Featured Teachers
Every day, early childhood professionals help children feel safe, supported and ready to learn. Our Featured Teacher program celebrates the educators making a meaningful difference for Lincoln’s littlest learners and the families who count on them.
Each monthly honoree receives $100 in appreciation, generously sponsored by Ameritas.
Watch our social media channels for nomination opportunities and help recognize an outstanding early childhood professional in our community.
Featured Teachers
Mady Boles
Belmont Community Center · August 2026
Mady is a great teacher, coworker, and friend. She goes above and beyond, lends a helping hand anywhere that is needed, and truly takes each day as a learning experience for growth. I’m always in awe about her eagerness to try new things, seek out learning opportunities, and build relationships with students and families!
Nominated by Kylie Cook, Director of Education & Operations
Jillian Harden
Kids First, Inc. · July 2026
Jillian is so deserving of recognition. She consistently goes above and beyond in every classroom she’s in, bringing positivity, dedication, and heart to everything she does. The joy she radiates is contagious—you can see it in the smiles of every child she works with.
She has a natural gift for connecting with children and creating a warm, nurturing environment where they feel safe and excited to learn. We are truly blessed to have Jillian as part of the Kids First family, and her impact does not go unnoticed.
Nominated by Victoria Hagan, Assistant Director
Kailey Stuefer
Primrose School at Hudl · June 2026
Ms. Stuefer is one of the most incredible early childhood educators I have ever had the pleasure of working with! She is passionate about the EC field, provides her students with the highest quality of care and education, and goes above and beyond in building relationships with families.
She is creative, imaginative, and brings so much spark to the classroom. She has a passion for the arts and provides her students with unique opportunities to explore the creative arts including dramatic play, dance and movement, music, painting and drawing! Every child deserves a teacher like Ms. Stuefer, she makes childhood truly magical!
Nominated by Mikayla States, former coworker
Kayla Rios
Project Future Highlands · April 2026
Kayla is amazing with her toddler classroom! … She truly goes above and beyond to be an amazing teacher!
Nominated by a parent, Karissa
Alisia Aguilar
4Views Academy · March 2026
(Alisia is) an amazing teacher! (She is) always going above and beyond for students.
Nominated by a student’s mom
Sarah Maxson
Lincoln Knowledge Beginnings · February 2026
Sarah makes a difference each and every day… She gives her Preschoolers experiences they need to learn and grow in a fun and hands-on way. Her selflessness and true love for educating young children is something to be admired.
Nominated by a co-worker
Kristine Lindermann
Trinity Child Care at Village Gardens · January 2026
Kristie has passion for Early Childhood Education that shows in the way that she listens and interacts with children as she guides them to discover math, science, and literacy. She models appropriate behavior and helps children solve conflicts respectfully.
Nominated by Janeen Ward, friend and instructor at Southeast Community College