Name: Cultivating the Next Generation of STS Educators
Start: 2026-06-09T08:30:00-0500
End: 2026-06-09T09:15:00-0500

Cultivating the Next Generation of STS Educators

Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT

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This session will explore the unique partnership between Southeast Community College (SCC), the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), and Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) in their effort to promote teaching careers in Skilled & Technical Sciences. Attendees will learn what steps LPS has taken in their Skilled & Technical Sciences classes to expose students to the idea of becoming a Skilled & Technical Sciences teacher. In addition, attendees will learn how LPS has partnered with SCC and UNL to promote and recruit students to enroll in STS teaching programs.

Speakers

Dr. Jason Thomsen

Career & Technical Education Curriculum Specialist, Lincoln Public Schools

Dr. Jason Thomsen earned his beachelor's degree in Biology & Secondary Education from the University of Nebraska Wesleyan. He also earned a master's degree in Secondary Education from the University of Nebraska-Omaha and a second master's degree in Curriuclum & Instruction from... Read More →

Eric Knoll

Associate Professor of Practice - Skilled & Technical Sciences Teaching, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Eric earned his bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology and his master's degree in Vocational Education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He was the District Curriculum Specialist for the Skilled and Technical Sciences program in the Lincoln Public School system for 7 years... Read More →

Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
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Skilled & Technical Sciences

Nebraska Career and Technical Education Conference 2026

Dr. Jason Thomsen

Eric Knoll

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Nebraska Career and Technical Education Conference 2026

Dr. Jason Thomsen

Eric Knoll

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