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Mullen teacher Sarah Harden named Nebraska 2026 Teacher of the Year, highlights geothermal greenhouse and hands‑on learning

State Board of Education · January 10, 2026
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Sarah Harden of Mullen Public Schools, the 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year, told the State Board about project‑based STEM education, a new geothermal greenhouse and initiatives to broaden access to teaching in rural schools.

The State Board of Education recognized Sarah Harden of Mullen Public Schools as Nebraska’s 2026 Teacher of the Year on Jan. 9. Introduced by David Jesperson of the NDE communications office, Harden described her classroom approach and community projects.

Harden described a recently completed geothermal greenhouse where senior students led younger students in planting and…

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