March 17, 2026

The Board of Education Student Showcase recognizes students with outstanding achievement in school-sponsored academics, athletics, and activities.

Congratulations to the 2026 Awards of Excellence recipients! The winners will be honored at the annual Employee Recognition Dinner. We thank the Millard Public Schools Foundation for underwriting these honors. This year's winners are as follows:

The Awards of Excellence in Elementary Teaching

Kara Hill, SPED Resource Teacher, Wheeler Elementary
Caitlin Maloley, Third Grade Teacher, Willowdale Elementary

The Awards of Excellence in Middle School Teaching

Denese Kully, Social Studies Teacher, Russell Middle School
Kathleen McKinney, Sixth Grade Teacher, Kiewit Middle School

The Awards of Excellence in High School Teaching

Amy McIver, Science Teacher, Millard West High School
Amanda VanderVort, Math Teacher, Millard North High School

The Vicki Kaspar Support Staff Award of Excellence

Denise Marshall, Secretary, Millard West High School

The Award of Excellence in Administration

Ted Esser, SPED Secondary Coordinator, Millard Public Schools

The Award of Excellence in Coaching & Activities

Jeffrey Brady, Industrial Technology & Robotics Coach, Millard North High School

The Volunteer Award of Excellence

Sharroll Golka - Rockwell Elementary School

Congratulations to our staff doing amazing things!

Aldrich Elementary Media Paraprofessional Jacqueline Bergmann has been recognized by the Nebraska Department of Education as their March Future Educator Spotlight. This spotlight recognition honors aspiring teachers who are excelling in the Nebraska Teacher Apprenticeship Program.

We welcome the following teachers to Millard for the coming school year:

Allison M. Childers - Third Grade Teacher at Upchurch Elementary School
Warren Lannon - Fourth Grade Teacher at Holling Heights Elementary School
Adalyn B. Oetter - Preschool Teacher at Bryan Elementary School
Delaney N. Stott - Fourth Grade Teacher at Upchurch Elementary School
Alexandria N. Linnerson - Math Teacher at Millard South High School
Marie T. Rioux - Science Teacher at Millard South High School
Mackenna L. Brown - Social Studies Teacher at Millard West High School

Back Row, left to right: Lisa Schoenberger, Vice President; Justin Curtis, Secretary; John Schwartz, Superintendent; Mike Kennedy, Board Member; Amanda McGill Johnson, Board Member

Front Row, left to right: Linda Poole, President; Stacy Jolley, Treasurer