Thank you teacher11/19/2023 Middle School: Ashley Forbes, Life Skills teacher at Irving Middle School nominated by parents Julie and Tregg Lunn. Grades 3-5: Cassidy Sostad, fourth grade teacher at Hill Elementary School nominated by former student Addy Ackerman, sixth grade student at Scott Middle School. Preschool – Grade 2: Kayla Finley, preschool teacher at McPhee Elementary School nominated by parent Kaitlin Ferris. This year’s winning educators and the people who nominated them were: As usual with this event, there were tears and sniffles from most of the honorees and many in the audience. Letter writers read their nominations aloud, followed by remarks from the winning educators. Thank you teachers for making a difference for future generations.” We have to inspire more kids to become teachers, it is the greatest and most rewarding career. I bet the farm that everybody has one that is a teacher or coach. Governor Pillen also said to the crowd, “Think about the three people who have made an incredible impact on our lives. As you will hear today from our letter writers, these teachers’ influence ripples far beyond one or two students. Mayhew added, “Today, we have the privilege of honoring five teachers who demonstrate the power that relationships have and the difference that people in our classrooms make. May today be a reminder of how appreciated and adored you are.” I thank you for your relentless commitment to our students. In honor of this teacher recognition event I thank you for the countless hours you dedicate to our children. “You provide inspiration, motivation, and ultimately – dependability. “Indeed, teachers provide so much for our students,” said Gausman. Each emphasized the vital role that teachers play in the lives of students. LPS Superintendent Paul Gausman, Lincoln Board of Education President Don Mayhew and Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen addressed those in attendance. James from co-sponsor Alpha Media, KFOR and KFRX emceed the event. The winning educators and students were honored this year at the annual Lincoln Public Schools Thank You Teacher breakfast ceremony, held Tuesday at the Governor’s Mansion as part of Nebraska Teacher Recognition activities. Five educators were selected among 500 written nominations in the annual Lincoln Public Schools Thank You Teacher event, which asks students and families throughout the community to write about how a favorite teacher impacted their lives.
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