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Omaha Public Schools spotlights Educators Rising students headed to nationals
Summary
Two Omaha Public Schools students, Camilla Martinez and Ariel Horn, described leadership roles in Educators Rising and said they advanced to the national competition in Portland this summer; board members praised their accomplishments and asked about classroom experience and supports.
The Omaha Public Schools board on May 4 recognized members of the district's Educators Rising chapters and heard students describe leadership experiences and competitive success.
Jane Loftky, Teaching and Learning Consultant for Secondary Partnerships, introduced two student leaders and noted that 112 OPS students competed at the state conference with 58 advancing to nationals in Portland, Oregon.
Camilla Martinez, a senior at Omaha South High School and a state vice president of membership, told the board she has been involved with Educators Rising for three years and advanced to nationals with a pre‑K Spanish book project. "Through Educators Rising, I have the opportunity to compete both the state and national levels," Martinez said.
Ariel Horn, a junior at Westview High School and incoming Nebraska Educators Rising state president, said her role includes planning state conferences, running meetings and representing the organization at events; she encouraged more students to pursue teaching.
Board members asked about the students' most surprising experiences, challenges seen in internships and how OPS can support future educators; students emphasized confidence, mentorship and classroom diversity as reasons they would consider returning to teach in OPS.
