Concordia Stories

Why Major in Early Childhood Education?

Adjunct professor Deanna Dirks enjoys helping teachers expand their skills so they can serve others

Dr. Michelle (Reeb) Homp ‘91 receives Nebraska Association of Teachers of Mathematics Distinguished Service award

Impacting Children’s Lives with a Degree in Special Education

Junior Meredith Boster hopes to follow God’s calling for her life as a Lutheran history and theology teacher

Concordia Nebraska offers education graduate students TEC21 Workshop Program

Concordia Nebraska Professor of Education Vicki Anderson shares TESOL expertise at university, in Ethiopia

Understanding Language Acquisition for English Language Learners

Content and Subject Endorsements for Secondary Education Majors

Lifetime Service Award: alumni and university supporters Dr. Larry and Miriam Matthews made an indelible impact in Seward and beyond

Concordia Nebraska a “home away from home” for Clausing siblings, whose parents serve as missionaries in Tanzania

Family Heritage Award - The Royuk Family: We are Lutheran education supporters from the tops of our heads to the bottoms of our feet.”

Lifelong Learner Award: An educator who loves to teach, Dr. Jannie Sharee Eggleston serves in her church, in the classroom, in the community and beyond

Understanding Special Education: A Focus on Autism

Senior Nathan Pennekamp says Concordia Nebraska is preparing him for his job as a future educator while providing spiritual encouragement

Senior education major Elizabeth Ascher says Concordia Nebraska helps teach students how they can serve God in any career

Concordia Nebraska’s Dr. Shanna Opfer named first Janet Hillmann-Cramer Endowed Professor of Education

Passionate about serving in the classroom, in the church and beyond Makayla Adams PB ’24 says “I am excited to see where the Lord will lead me.”

Concordia Nebraska’s Dr. Keith Kerschen selected as Richardson Endowed Professor

The Power of Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood Education