Career Teachers

Each year, NMEA honors Career Teacher members who have reached significant milestones in their teaching careers, beginning at 25 years. Recognition is awarded in five-year increments—25, 30, 35, 40, 45 years, and so on. Exceptions are ONLY made for educators retiring in the current academic year or those who have already retired; they may request recognition for their total years of teaching, even if it doesn’t fall on a five-year mark. Active NMEA membership is required to be eligible for this recognition.

If you have reached a milestone in your teaching career this year, don’t miss the chance to be honored. Submit your self-nomination application today! The application deadline is October 1 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

2024 CAREER TEACHER RECOGNITION

Congratulations to the following teachers for their dedicated careers in music education!

Name Career Teacher Award Level School
John Bailey 25 Years Lincoln Public Schools
Brenda Gale 25 Years (2021) Elkhorn Valley Schools
Angela Wright 25 Years Meadowlark Elementary, Kearney
Jim Krutz 30 Years, Retiring Concordia University, NE
Bryan Regier 30 Years (2023) Stapleton High School
Matthew Sheppard 30 Years, Retired (2019) Westside Middle School
R J Metteer 35 Years Lincoln Southeast High School

 

PAST AWARD WINNERS

Click the link below to see a full list of our past Career Teacher Recognition winners.

NMEA Career Teacher Recognition List