
Congratulations to our 2023 Winners!
Cox and NFM have come together to celebrate the dedication of educators and school employees through the Education Heroes campaign. In March, Cox invited community members to nominate their favorite teacher, paraprofessional, administrative or custodial staff member, nurse, counselor, or learning specialist —
and share about what makes that individual a hero. After receiving over 150 nominations, a panel of leaders from
Cox selected the 25 winners. Honorees will receive a prize package consisting of
a $500 gift card to NFM, an Education Heroes water bottle, and an Education Heroes t-shirt.
Landon Blanchard
Bennington High School
Teacher
Jaia Bricker
Bennington High School
Teacher
Karen Brown
Central High School
Teacher
DeAndra Dirkschneider
Pine Creek Elementary
Paraprofessional
Tamelia Elmore
Jackson Elementary
Paraprofessional
Tonya Eurek
Bennington Middle School
Teacher
Heather Gallagher
Fremont Middle School
Teacher
Kathy Gregory
Fremont Middle School
Paraprofessional
Kaitlin Haller
Carter Lake Elementary School
Teacher
Tom Henry
Bryan Elementary
Teacher
Kim Ingraham-Beck
Gretna High School
Teacher
Brittany Jura
Franklin Elementary School
Teacher
Sylvia Maya
Dundee Elementary School
Cafeteria
Kim Hackett
Ralston Middle School
Teacher
Madeleine Murray
Central High School
Paraprofessional
Andrea Neuzil
Westside Middle School
Teacher
Shelli Oborny
Anchor Pointe Elementary School
Teacher
Keri Overland
Omaha Early Learning Center
Teacher
Amy Page
Forest Station Elementary
Teacher
Andrew Ruchti
Central High School
Teacher
Sara Speck
Omaha South High School
Teacher
Candy Tipler
Westview High School
Teacher
Chuck Towne
Dundee Elementary School
Custodial
Eddie Ventura
Forest Station Elementary
Custodial
Jannette Vilela
Educare at Indian Hill Elementary
Paraprofessional