Organizations
In addition to Katie Graham, Director of Nebraska Career Education, and ACTEN Executive Director, Murleen Bellinger, the Presidents of the following State Discipline Associations all serve as ex-officio members on the ACTEN Board of Directors:
Nebraska Agriculture Educators Association
Nebraska Agriculture Educators Association
The vision of the Nebraska Agriculture Educators Association (NAEA) is that all people value and understand the vital role of agriculture and natural resources in advancing personal and global well being. To that end, NAEA provides leadership, professional development and classroom innovation designed to create a dynamic and effective agricultural education environment across Nebraska.
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NAEA Officers, 2023-24: (Information yet to be updated)
| Steph Miller, President Heartland High School 1501 Front Street Henderson, NE 68371 402.723.4434 smiller@heartlandschools.net |
Siera Meyer, President-Elect Kenesaw High School PO Box 129 Kenesaw, NE 68956 402.752.3215 smeyer@kenesawschools.org |
| Ashton Bohling, Secretary Johnson-Brock High School 310 Main Street Johnson, NE 68378 402.868.5235 ashton.bohling@johnsonbrock.org |
Dave Gibbens, Treasurer West Holt Rural High School PO Box 457 Atkinson, NE 68713 402.925.2848 davgibbens@westholt.org |
| Melissa Bonifas, Past President Blue Hill High School 4PO Box 217 Blue Hill, NE 68930 402.756.3043 mbonifas@esu9.org |
Colin Kubik, NAEA Executive Director Norris High School 25211 South 68th Street Firth, NE 68358 402-.791.0010 colin.kubik@nsdtitans.org |
Nebraska State Business Education Association
Nebraska State Business Education Association
NSBEA promotes business education, promotes improvement of business instruction, and provides opportunities for professional growth and fellowship for Nebraska secondary and post-secondary business educators.
Membership is open to any person who has a business education interest. NSBEA is an affiliate of NBEA (National Business Education Association) and MPBEA (Mountain-Plains Business Education Association).
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| Jan Osborn, President Sargent High School 400 North Fifth Street Sargent, NE 68874 308.527.4119 |
Lorrie Mory, President Elect Miid-Plains Community College 1205 East Third Street McCook, NE 69001 308.345.8172 |
| Melissa Dux, Secretary Fairbury High School 1501 Ninth Street Fairbury, NE 68352 402.729.6116 |
Liz Crabtree, Treasurer Milford Public School 301 G Street Milford, NE 68405 402.761.2525 |
| Jodi Dierks, Past President Omaha Central High School 124 North 20th Street Omaha, NE 68102 402.557.3343 jodi.dierks.@ops.org |
Family and Consumer Science Teachers of Nebraska
Family and Consumer Science Teachers of Nebraska
The mission of the Family & Consumer Science Teachers of Nebraska (FCSTN) is to promote and support family and consumer science teachers and programs in making a positive impact on families and communities in Nebraska. FCSTN provides professional updates, exposure to cutting edge programs, and opportunities to improve knowledge, skills and classroom effectives.
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Melinda Holcombe Profession Development Scholarship (Word) (PDF)
| Miranda Bright, President Nebraska Department of Education 500 South 84th Street, 2nd Floor Lincoln, NE 68510 402.937.5095 miranda.bright@nebraska.gov |
Michelle Paxton, President-Elect Palmyra High School 425 F Street Palmyra, NE 68418 402.780.5327 paxton.mic@districtor1.net |
| Ashley Harrison, Secretary Chambers Public Schools 48838 856 Road Chambers, NE 68725 402.482.5233 ashleyharrison@esu8.org |
Megan Hillen, Treasurer Leigh Community Schools 310 Short Street Leigh, NE 68643 402.487.3301 mhillen@leigh.esu7.org |
| Angie Ehlers, Past President O’Neill Public Schools 540 East Hynes Street O’Neill, NE 68763 402.336.1544 angieehlers@oneillschools.org |
Chelsey Greene, FCCLA State Adviser Career Field Specialist FACS/HSE NE Department of Education 500 South 84th Street, 2nd Floor Lincoln, NE 68510-2611 531.207.3104 chelsey.greene@nebraska.gov |
Nebraska Association of Skilled and Technical Sciences Education
Nebraska Association of Skilled and Technical Sciences Education
The Nebraska Association of Skilled and Technical Sciences Educators (NASTSA) is the professional organization of industrial technology and technology education teachers. The purpose of NASTSA is to provide training and instruction to industrial and technology educators to assist them in providing quality program that will benefit their students.
NASTSA provides educators with the opportunity to strengthen their profession, take part in leadership and professional development programs, build organization membership and create a more effective classroom.
Mission: To promote technological literacy for all students by supporting the teaching of technology and promoting the professionalism of those engaged in this pursuit.
| Bonnie Riehle, President Southeast Community College 600 State Street Milford, NE 68405 402.761.8353 briehle@southeast.edu |
President Elect |
| Matt Bova, Past President Westside Middle School 8601 Arbor Street Omaha, NE 68124 402.390.6464 bova.matthew@westside66.net |
Lynn Rinehart, Secretary/Treasurer North Platte Public School 1220 West Second Street North Platte, NE 69101 308.535.7105 ldrllt@hotmail.com |
| Greg Vander Weil, Educators Co-Trustee Wayne State College grvande1@wsc.edu |
Eric Knoll, Educators Co-Trustee UNL/Nebraska Dept of Education – Lincoln eknoll2@unl.edu |
| Nathan Smith, Capital Trustee Cross County High School – Stromsburg nasmith@crosscountyesu7.org |
Stan Haas, Supervisors Trustee Lincoln Public Schools – Lincoln shaas@lps.org |
| Devon Rupp, Metro District Trustee Westside High School – Omaha rupp.devon@westside66.net |
Elkhorn Trustee |
| Jeff Henne, Tri-Valley Co-Trustee North Platte High School jehenne@nppsd.org |
Panhandle Trustee |
| Aaron Jones, Dept of Ed Liaison/Ex-Officio Nebraska Dept of Education – Lincoln aaron.jones@nebraska.gov |
Nebraska School Counselors Association
Doug Hauserman, Executive Director
executivedirector@neschoolcounselor.org