Lincoln Public Schools

Meet Brett Krajewski, 8th grade math teacher at Schoo Middle School. Teaching the Skyhawks isn't the first time Brett has walked the halls of Schoo - he was in the first class to complete all their middle school years in the building. Brett found his calling in the classrooms he once sat and learned in, now teaching students of his own and helping them navigate the constant change that is middle school. Hear Brett's full story in our latest Classroom Calling video. #LPSProud #ClassroomCalling #PublicEducation #K12 #FindYourCalling #MiddleSchool Find your calling at Lincoln Public Schools! Visit https://lnkd.in/esYYh3re for the latest opportunities.

"It’s been something that’s put me on a path to success. I think that’s the biggest thing.” Congratulations to our 2024 summer school graduates! 🎓 Our newest LPS alumni used the opportunity to complete summer school courses and received their high school diploma! Students celebrated their accomplishment with family, friends and staff on the last day of classes, July 3. #LPSProud #LPSGrad2024 #LaunchAtLPS #graduation https://lnkd.in/ge3PZGzR

STAFF SPOTLIGHT 🌟 Meet Stacy Hyde, technology services manager in computing services. Stacy's journey in education began as a computer technician in a small school district in Arizona. After moving to Nebraska, she joined LPS and, for the past 10 years, has provided vital tech support district-wide. Learn more about Stacy in her Q&A below. “Stacy plays an important role in the management and support of our district's Help Desk Support Team. The Help Desk Support Team provides technology support to all staff and students throughout the district. Without her strong work ethic and guidance, the Help Desk Support Team would not function at the level we do now.” - Ashley McBride, Help Desk support specialist. How long have you worked for LPS? I have worked at LPS for 10 years, all of which have been in our Help Desk in the computing services department. I have been the manager of the Help Desk for a little over two years.  What inspired you to become part of the education field at LPS? I previously worked as a computer technician at a small school district in Tucson, Arizona, and I really enjoyed working in the school system. When my family and I moved to Nebraska, school districts were the main places I searched for jobs. What has been your favorite part of working here? What aspect of your job do you find most rewarding? The people have been the best part of working at LPS. I enjoy supporting the staff and our Help Desk technicians. It is always a good feeling to help someone with a problem and our staff is always so appreciative. The most rewarding part is seeing just how many people we help! During the first week of school we take over 700 phone calls at the Help Desk! Did you attend LPS as a student? If so, which school(s)? If not, where are you from? I did not attend LPS. I grew up in Monrovia, California. Monrovia is a city in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, California. What path did you take after completing your formal education? I have an associate’s degree in art from Citrus Community College. I never expected I would be working in the field of technology. I fell into this field while working at a cancer hospital in California. I started out as a data center technician, and things took off from there. Later in Arizona, I became a computer technician at a small school district. I taught children ages K-8 computer lessons and coordinated state testing in the computer lab. What do you enjoy most about the Lincoln community? What I enjoy most about the Lincoln community is the warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes everyone feel at home. What is your favorite childhood book or a book that has influenced your life positively? “Winnie-the-Pooh” by A.A. Milne - I collect all things Winnie-the-Pooh related. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gyKkpjm2 #LPSProud #LPSStaffSpotlight

Join us on Tuesday, July 16, for our final Summer Interview Day at North Star High School! Great news: new wage increases for transportation, paraeducator, custodian and nutrition services positions for the 2024-2025 school year. Walk-ins are welcome, but completing a pre-event application could help you land a job that day! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gdQyVjBf #LPSCareers

STAFF SPOTLIGHT 🌟 Meet Kelsey Scharton, purchasing specialist at the Steve Joel District Leadership Center. She manages purchase orders for district projects and supplies, while always working to make her team feel supported. Learn more about Kelsey in her Q&A below. "Kelsey has excellent organizing skills and communication. She is always thinking of ways to help us work more efficiently and has created some really great data tracking systems." - Lovena Glantz, purchasing technician. In a few sentences, briefly describe your role at LPS. I am a purchasing specialist in the purchasing department. I process the purchase orders for district construction and maintenance projects, computing services-related equipment as well as the district's paper supplies. How long have you worked for LPS? I have been with LPS for four years! I started as a secretary at Elliott Elementary (shoutout Owls!) and moved to my current role in 2023. What inspired you to become part of the education field at LPS? When looking to pivot into a different career, it was very important to work for a company that makes an impact within the community and supports our local youth. LPS was a no-brainer as it encompasses all of my values as part of its mission. What has been your favorite part of working here? What aspect of your job do you find most rewarding? I absolutely love being able to learn new things every day. Every day brings new adventures and I love to be a part of the moving process of supporting individuals within our district. One of the things I find most rewarding is being able to be a TeamMates mentor and to directly make an impact with the youth in our schools as well as being able to support them behind the scenes in my day-to-day tasks. It's the best of both worlds! Did you attend LPS as a student? If so, which school(s)? If not, where are you from? I attended the Montessori program at Everett Elementary, Pound Middle School and Southwest High School. What path did you take after completing your formal education? I attended Southeast Community College. What do you enjoy most about the Lincoln community? Lincoln really embodies the motto "The Good Life.” It is culturally diverse and has a strong sense of community. What is your favorite childhood book or a book that has influenced your life positively? A book that has influenced my life positively would be “Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy Seals Lead and Win” by Jocko Willink. Share a shout out to a former teacher who impacted your life. Mr. Schrad at Southwest High School really made science fun! I appreciate all he did for me! https://lnkd.in/gU2wQPYD #LPSProud #LPSStaffSpotlight

"It’s pretty exciting for everyone.” When the Mickle Missiles come back to the classroom this fall, they'll be greeted with the completion of several facility improvement projects. Changes include a new front entrance, refurbished cafeteria and updated family and consumer sciences, art and industrial technology classrooms. The entire project is part of the 2020 bond referendum approved by Lincoln voters. #LPSProud https://lnkd.in/gguRqvYZ

Good morning, LPS! Our #MondayMotivation on this rainy Monday morning comes from Lincoln North Star graduation speaker Hailey Cunningham. In this quote, Hailey is reminding her classmates that it's okay to stray away from the plan you may have for your life, as it could lead to something even better. Have a great week, everyone! #LPSProud

STAFF SPOTLIGHT 🌟 Meet Mansoor Al-Bayati, assistant custodial supervisor at the Steve Joel District Leadership Center! Over the past six years at LPS, Mansoor’s kindness and meticulous work have made a positive impact every day. Learn more about Mansoor in his Q&A below. “Mansoor is simply amazing. He does great work, which is frequently noticed and commented on by others. He is helpful, friendly and kind. I worked with Mansoor at West Lincoln Elementary School a few years ago. My friends there still talk about how much he is missed and how wonderful he is.” - Lindsay Stobbe, computing services help desk tech. How long have you worked for LPS? Six years. What inspired you to become part of the education field at LPS? I was always excited to see the type of student services provided by LPS. There are a variety of innovative programs that focus on supporting a wide student body. I was intrigued to join and be a part of the community that serves thousands of individuals and provides a good valuable education. What has been your favorite part of working here? What aspect of your job do you find most rewarding? My favorite part about being with LPS is meeting new people and the most rewarding part of my job is when I get recognized for my hard work and accomplishments. Did you attend LPS as a student? If so, which school(s)? If not, where are you from? I grew up in Iraq. What path did you take after completing your formal education? I worked in the HVAC industry in Iraq and Jordan for 24 years before moving to the United States. However, when I moved to the United States, I was not able to pursue my education due to family responsibilities and duties. I worked with LPS as a custodian and then progressed in my career to become a custodial supervisor assistant. What do you enjoy most about the Lincoln community? I enjoy the friendly environment in Lincoln and people's willingness to help others! Share a shout out to a former teacher who impacted your life. Miss Hana. She helped me develop my English language through her encouragement and support at the beginning of my learning. #LPSProud #LPSStaffSpotlight

We’ve just updated our Page to reflect our mission statement as outlined in the 2024-2029 LPS Strategic Plan. Check out the full strategic plan here: https://lnkd.in/gCvvG3ET

Join us for our final Summer Interview Day on July 16 at North Star High School! Exciting news: new wage increases for transportation, paraeducator, custodian and nutrition services positions for the 2024-2025 school year. Walk-ins are welcome, but filling out a pre-event application will speed things up. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gdQyVjBf #LPSCareers