Lincoln Public Schools

Join our team at Lincoln Public Schools! 🚌 We're hiring for transportation services positions, including bus driver, substitute bus driver, mechanic and bus paraeducator. LPS provides all the necessary training to obtain CDL license and School Bus Permit. New wage increases have been approved for transportation for the 2024-2025 school year! Apply now ⬇️ https://trst.in/tstGP4

STAFF SPOTLIGHT 🌟 Meet Steven Nevarez, social studies teacher at Lincoln Northeast High School. He became a teacher because he wanted to have the same positive impact on students that his high school teachers had on him. Learn more about Steven in his Q&A below.  “Mr. Nevarez gets along with students so well. He helps each student learn in the way that works best for them and figures out how to incorporate that teaching style into the quizzes and tests. He is my favorite teacher.” - Emma, Lincoln Northeast High School student.  How long have you worked for LPS? This is my fourth year teaching at Northeast! What inspired you to become part of the education field at LPS? Going into my freshman year of college, I had no intention whatsoever of being a teacher. I was actually a biochemistry major on a pre-med track that first semester, but all it took was about two weeks of "Calculus 3" for me to realize it was time to re-evaluate my life choices. The one thing I knew for sure was that I wanted a career that would allow me to have a direct and positive impact on my community. So, after a conversation with my parents, they told me to take a week to reflect on the adults in my life that had a positive impact on me growing up.  The thing I remember most about my high school social studies teachers is that they made each and every student in their rooms feel like they belonged in their classrooms. These were the teachers I thought did the best forming meaningful relationships with their students and in turn, created a truly great environment for learning to occur. It was after this realization that I decided to start down the path of becoming a social studies teacher. What has been your favorite part of working here? What aspect of your job do you find most rewarding? My favorite part about my job is when I am actually in the middle of a lesson with students in my room, this part never feels like work. Did you attend LPS as a student? If so, which school(s)? If not, where are you from? I grew up in Omaha. I graduated from Burke High School in 2017. What path did you take after completing your formal education? After graduating from Burke, I attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and graduated in the spring of 2021. During that final spring semester, I student taught at Lincoln Northeast, and I've been a part of the LNE family ever since! What do you enjoy most about the Lincoln community? I would say how friendly and welcoming everyone can be! I enjoy both riding my bike and going on walks on the different bike trails all through town and people are always smiling, waving or saying hello! Share a shout out to a teacher who impacted your life. 1. Mr. William Deardoff my AP Human Geography teacher. 2. Mr. Hakan Armagan, my AP Physics teacher. 3. Mr. Jeff Brooks, my cooperating teacher during my student teaching at Northeast. https://lnkd.in/gstXUvKK

Exciting updates and additions to early LPS Early Childhood classrooms across the school district are providing new and improved spaces for LPS' youngest students to learn and grow! These renovations and additions are made possible via the 2020 bond issue, and align with 2024–2029 LPS Strategic Plan of meeting the community’s growing request for early childhood education. #LPSProud #StrongerTogetherLPS #education #publicschool #earlychildhoodeducation #preschooleducation #preschool https://lnkd.in/gW6Gv3Hb

Happy Monday! We hope everyone had a great weekend and is ready to jump into learning this week! Have a great day, LPS ✨ #LPSProud #MondayMotivation #StrongerTogetherLPS

STAFF SPOTLIGHT 🌟 Meet Anna McVay, P.E. teacher at Mickle Middle School and proud LPS alum. She’s creating positive, lifelong habits in her students. Her passion for education is rooted in her own impactful academic experiences. Read her Q&A below.  “Ms. McVay makes all students feel included, especially in the weight room. She takes matters seriously when it comes down to student-to-student conflicts and never ignores the smallest incidents of bullying. She is joyful but serious. She is very sweet and cares for all of her students. I believe all students and staff would agree with me that Ms. McVay truly cares for the mental and physical needs of her students.” - Kim Anthony, teacher at Northwest High School.  In a few sentences, briefly describe your role at LPS. I'm a health/P.E./strength teacher at Mickle Middle School. I've been fortunate enough to help create and build LPS' Strength, Movement & Mobility middle school program that was founded in 2023. How long have you worked for LPS? Fourteen years -- Lincoln Southwest (1), Schoo (2), Mickle (11). What inspired you to become part of the education field at LPS? I am a proud product of LPS (Brownell, Mickle, Lincoln Northeast) where both my academic and extracurricular experiences helped create a positive 13 years of education. I was fortunate to have powerful and influential teachers and coaches in those 13 years who taught me lifelong lessons and habits. What has been your favorite part of working here? What aspect of your job do you find most rewarding? My favorite part of my job is having students experience success at something and seeing the empowerment it brings to them. I love being a part of the process of them making the connection between hard work/resiliency, achievement and the pride they get to feel as a result of those achievements. What do you enjoy most about working with a therapy dog at school? I enjoy having Juice (and other therapy dogs) at school because he is great for starting and initiating an interaction between people.  When students come to say hi or to pet him, a conversation naturally follows. Did you attend LPS as a student? If so, which school(s)? If not, where are you from? Yes -- Brownell, Mickle and Lincoln Northeast. What path did you take after completing your formal education? I attended Nebraska Wesleyan University. What do you enjoy most about the Lincoln community? What I love most about the northeast Lincoln community is how deep the roots are here. What is your favorite childhood book or a book that has influenced your life positively? “Atomic Habits” by James Clear. Share a shout out to a former teacher who impacted your life. Mrs. Karla Tinius, my third grade teacher at Brownell. https://lnkd.in/gP_vsBuu

It's been a busy couple of days as we welcome back students for 2024-25 school year! The excitement of a new school year is palpable, and we wanted to share some of the sights and sounds of that excitement with you 🎉 #LPSProud #FirstWeekLPS #StrongerTogetherLPS

We had the pleasure of welcoming an amazing group of speech-language pathology students at our Lunch & Learn today. We’re thrilled to have you with us at LPS this semester and look forward to your continued growth! #LPSProud

STAFF SPOTLIGHT 🌟 Meet Brianna Knoell, English teacher at Lincoln Standing Bear High School. From teaching English to leading yearbook and speech programs, she’s shaping the future at Lincoln Standing Bear High. Learn more about Brianna in her Q&A below. “Brianna is a very strong instructor and has been very successful in engaging her students and helping to grow their reading and writing skills. However, the real reason for this nomination comes from how much extra Brianna has done on top of the teacher role. Brianna spearheaded Standing Bear's first-ever yearbook. Along with that, Brianna worked with our first-ever speech participants and spent countless hours after school and on Saturdays working with them to improve as the season went along. Brianna has been an amazing addition to our building, and we're lucky to have her!” Brandon Schuman, English department chair at Standing Bear High School.  How long have you worked for LPS? This will be my second year teaching, but I was a sub for two years before I became a teacher.  What inspired you to become part of the education field at LPS? My mom is an elementary teacher in LPS so I grew up helping in her classroom. I knew early on in my life that I wanted to be a teacher and I loved everything LPS had to offer, so I decided to stay home and begin my career here! What has been your favorite part of working here? What aspect of your job do you find most rewarding? It probably sounds cliche, but it really is the students. I’ve met and worked with so many incredible students in my time at LPS, even as a sub. As a teacher now, it is rewarding to build those relationships with my students and watch them really come into their own as they begin high school. Did you attend LPS as a student? If so, which school(s)? If not, where are you from? I went to Zeman Elementary School, Pound Middle School and Southeast High School. What path did you take after completing your formal education? After high school, I attended Northwest Missouri State for a year before transferring to UNL where I got my bachelor’s degree. What do you enjoy most about the Lincoln community? I love how there is so much to do in Lincoln but yet it feels like a tight-knit community. What is your favorite childhood book or a book that has influenced your life positively? Like many freshmen, I read “The Odyssey” in ninth grade. Not only did I find it to be a cool adventure story,“The Odyssey” was also the first piece of literature I really had to work at to understand, and I really liked the challenge it brought me. Trying to dissect the story is what made me want to be an English teacher. Share a shout out to a former teacher who impacted your life. It’s hard to pick just one, but Johnna Graff would have to be my choice. She made her classroom so fun and inviting, yet had high expectations for all students. I try to emulate her as much as I can in my own classroom! #LPSProud https://lnkd.in/eRhMzWap

Today, we welcomed special education student teachers and their cooperating teachers to our "Why LPS? Lunch and Learn" event! It was a great afternoon of learning and sharing. We look forward to welcoming student speech-language pathologists and school psychologist practicum students next Friday! #LPSCareers #SpecialEducation

STAFF SPOTLIGHT 🌟 Meet Sandi Beyke, computer technician at Lincoln Southeast High School. She began her journey at LPS as a paraeducator while her kids were in school. Sandi’s dedication and welcoming personality make our district a better place. Learn more about Sandi in her Q&A below. "Sandi exemplifies the mission of LSE – Learning, Leadership, and Service. She is a lifelong LEARNER, committed to solving the myriad of challenges that arise in the world of a high school computer tech. Sandi LEADS by demonstrating diligence and positivity every day, and she is dedicated to SERVING the LSE community by masterfully executing the essential technical behind the scenes operations of a high school that only a handful of staff in LPS truly understand the intricacies of. But perhaps as important as her impeccable work, Sandi is one of the most enjoyable and fun people I’ve had the privilege to work with in my 20 years in LPS." -Tanner Penrod, Lincoln Southeast High School principal. How long have you worked for LPS? I will be starting my 20th year at LPS. What inspired you to become part of the education field at LPS? I have always enjoyed working with kids so initially I became a para to work with young special education students, and it helped that the hours fit my own kids' schedules. As they got older and graduated, I was able to move into my field as an office professional yet still continue to interact with students. What has been your favorite part of working here? What aspect of your job do you find most rewarding? I love all of the people I have met and the friendships I have made. I have met so many interesting people and have learned so much from the staff, students and parents I am in contact with. Did you attend LPS as a student? If so, which school(s)? If not, where are you from? I grew up and attended school in Hastings. My kids graduated from LPS and now several of my grandkids are attending LPS schools. What path did you take after completing your formal education? I attended Kearney State College before starting my career as an office professional. What do you enjoy most about the Lincoln community? I love that Lincoln has all the benefits of a big city but still has a smaller town vibe. What is your favorite childhood book or a book that has influenced your life positively? The Harry Potter series has definitely impacted my life. I enjoyed the series and I loved reading and discussing the books with my kids. Share a shout out to a former teacher who impacted your life. Mrs. Betty Hunt was my high school business teacher, and she always believed in me, even when I wasn't so sure of myself. She helped me overcome my fear of trying things, regardless of the outcome, and I am a better person because of her. Do you know a LPS staff member we should feature for Staff Spotlight? Fill out this form to nominate them! #LPSProud #LPSStaffSpotlight https://lnkd.in/gtk24CgC