About the Award
The R. L. Fredstrom Leadership Award recognizes those Lincoln Public Schools teachers or coordinators who have shown outstanding leadership qualities or have demonstrated the potential to become an outstanding educational leader.
The award honors Rudy Fredstrom, a long-time Nebraska teacher and administrator who served as assistant superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools from 1951 to 1975 and was a lifelong leader in education. Upon the death of Dr. Fredstrom in 1997, memorial funds were used to begin this fund.
His message each time he visited students at Fredstrom Elementary School was, “Never quit learning.” He personified that message, and it is fitting that the award be given to a person who will continue to learn and refine their skills in serving education through leadership.
Applying for the Award
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
Any Lincoln Public Schools teacher or coordinator who has shown outstanding leadership qualities or has demonstrated the potential to become an outstanding educational leader. Self-nominations are not accepted.
Selection of the recipient will be based on:
- Commitment – has students and learning as a primary focus
- Learner – has shown dedication to learning and improvement as a professional
- Relationships – has demonstrated positive relationships in dealing with staff members as well as students and parents
- Leadership – has exhibited the ability to lead other staff members positively in ways that influence the students
- Service – has demonstrated their commitment to educational excellence both within and beyond their current sphere of responsibility
- Approval – has the approval and support of this recommendation of his or her immediate supervisor
