NSCSS congratulates...!
Bill Deardoff, the first and longest-serving AP Human Geography teacher in Nebraska, was honored with the inaugural “AP Human Geography Distinguished Teaching Award” from the NCGE. The award recognizes excellence in geography teaching for the AP Human Geography course. It was a fitting recognition for one of the finest longtime members of the Geographic Educators of Nebraska. In the screenshot above, Bill accepts his award virtually during the NCSS, NCGE, ABA joint conference in December 2020.
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NORFOLK HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER NAMED 2020 NEBRASKA HISTORY TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Norfolk Public Schools is proud to announce that Norfolk High School teacher, Mrs. Katherine Steinkamp, has been named the 2020 Nebraska History Teacher of Year. This award is presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
Inaugurated in 2004, the History Teacher of the Year Award highlights the crucial importance of history education by honoring exceptional American history teachers from elementary school through high school. The award honors one K-12 teacher from each state, the District of Columbia, Department of Defense schools and US Territories. In fall 2020, the National History Teacher of the Year will be selected from the pool of state winners.
Mrs. Steinkamp has been a Social Science Teacher at Norfolk High School for 15 years and currently teaches courses in World Cultures, U.S. Government (A.P.), and U.S. History (A.P./Dual Credit). During her tenure at NHS she has served as the Social Studies Department Head, Nebraska Capitol Forum Teacher/Leader, Junior Statesmen of America Sponsor, Drama Technical Director, Drama Assistant Director, Speech and Debate Assistant Coach, Mock Trial Head Coach, National Honor Society Coordinator, Curriculum Coordinating Council, School Improvement Team, and District Technology Cadre.
Mrs. Steinkamp told us, “I am so honored to receive this award! I teach because I enjoy it and because I strive to see my students succeed. I think it’s important to educate young adults on the history of our nation and it's always exciting for me to see them grasp the information and translate its relevance to today's world. Young people today are smart and very aware of the world and the role our nation plays in history. I am proud to be able to be a part in helping them develop into responsible members of our community, state, and world.”
Mr. Derek Ippensen, Principal at Norfolk High School, told us, “Mrs. Steinkamp is a fantastic teacher at Norfolk High School and is very deserving of this recognition. She spends many hours working with students in the classroom and also outside the classroom in student organizations like Junior Statesmen of America. She invests in the success of every student that she teaches and we are very fortunate to have her on our staff. ”
In addition to a $1,000 honorarium, Norfolk High School will receive a core archive of American history books and Gilder Lehrman educational materials. Mrs. Steinkamp will be recognized at a ceremony in Nebraska.
Norfolk Public Schools is proud to announce that Norfolk High School teacher, Mrs. Katherine Steinkamp, has been named the 2020 Nebraska History Teacher of Year. This award is presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
Inaugurated in 2004, the History Teacher of the Year Award highlights the crucial importance of history education by honoring exceptional American history teachers from elementary school through high school. The award honors one K-12 teacher from each state, the District of Columbia, Department of Defense schools and US Territories. In fall 2020, the National History Teacher of the Year will be selected from the pool of state winners.
Mrs. Steinkamp has been a Social Science Teacher at Norfolk High School for 15 years and currently teaches courses in World Cultures, U.S. Government (A.P.), and U.S. History (A.P./Dual Credit). During her tenure at NHS she has served as the Social Studies Department Head, Nebraska Capitol Forum Teacher/Leader, Junior Statesmen of America Sponsor, Drama Technical Director, Drama Assistant Director, Speech and Debate Assistant Coach, Mock Trial Head Coach, National Honor Society Coordinator, Curriculum Coordinating Council, School Improvement Team, and District Technology Cadre.
Mrs. Steinkamp told us, “I am so honored to receive this award! I teach because I enjoy it and because I strive to see my students succeed. I think it’s important to educate young adults on the history of our nation and it's always exciting for me to see them grasp the information and translate its relevance to today's world. Young people today are smart and very aware of the world and the role our nation plays in history. I am proud to be able to be a part in helping them develop into responsible members of our community, state, and world.”
Mr. Derek Ippensen, Principal at Norfolk High School, told us, “Mrs. Steinkamp is a fantastic teacher at Norfolk High School and is very deserving of this recognition. She spends many hours working with students in the classroom and also outside the classroom in student organizations like Junior Statesmen of America. She invests in the success of every student that she teaches and we are very fortunate to have her on our staff. ”
In addition to a $1,000 honorarium, Norfolk High School will receive a core archive of American history books and Gilder Lehrman educational materials. Mrs. Steinkamp will be recognized at a ceremony in Nebraska.
