2026 NEBLA Board of Directors
2026 NEBLA Board of Directors
We dedicate our time and service on behalf of Language Teachers in Nebraska!
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President: Terri Wright
President: Terri Wright
School(s): Millard South High School (adjunct @ Metro Community College)
Language: French
Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, AP, Honors
Alma Mater: UNO
Degrees: BSEd & BA French
Contact: tlwright@mpsomaha.org
President Elect: Hannah Paredes Kilnoski
President Elect: Hannah Paredes Kilnoski
School(s):Omaha Public Schools
Language: Spanish, Chinese, Ch'orti', Kiswahili and interested in many, many more!
Position: Administrator K-12
Levels: K-12
Alma Mater: The College of Wooster, Moreland University, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Degrees: B.A. Archeology, M.Ed. Multilingual Learners, Ed.D (In Progress) Educational Leadership
Contact: Hannah.Paredes@ops.org
Vice-President: Christina Schroeder
Vice-President: Christina Schroeder
School(s):ESU 5 Distance Learning Program (Beatrice)
Language: Spanish
Levels: 1 & 2
Alma Mater: University of Wyoming
Degrees: Bachelor Degree in Spanish and Secondary Education
Contact: cschroeder@esu5.org
Past-President: Dr. CJ Jacobs
Past-President: Dr. CJ Jacobs
School: University of Nebraska_Kearney
Languages: French, Italian, Spanish
Levels: University (Experience in High School and Elementary teaching)
Alma Mater: Penn State University, Middlebury College, Temple University
Degrees: M.A. French (Linguistics and Pedagogy), M.A. Spanish (Language and Literature), Master of international Affairs, PhD. Spanish, Applied Linguistics)
Contact: jacobsc@unk.edu
Conference Chair: Kelleen Rosebaugh
Conference Chair: Kelleen Rosebaugh
School: Lincoln Public Schools
Language: German
Levels: 1, 2, 3/4 Compacted, AP, 6th Grade Exploratory
Alma Mater: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Degrees: M.S. Teaching Learning and Teacher Education, B.S. Secondary Education; B.A. German
Contact: krosebau@lps.org
Advocacy Chairs
Advocacy Chairs
Alicia Shoemaker (also Central States Regional Representative 2026-2028)
Alicia Shoemaker (also Central States Regional Representative 2026-2028)
School: Elkhorn North Ridge
Language: Spanish
Levels: Middle School
Alma Mater: Nebraska Wesleyan, Doane
Degrees: BA: Secondary Spanish and English Language Arts, MA: Educational Leadership and Administration, Ed.S.: Education Specialist
Contact: adallmanshoemaker@epsne.org
Dr. Nick Ziegler
Dr. Nick Ziegler
School: ESU 5 Distance Learning Coordinator
Language: Spanish, German, Japanese
Levels: High School
Alma Mater: UNL, Iowa State University, Doane
Degrees: PhD in Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education, MA in Educational Psychology, BA in Spanish and German, BA in Political Science and International Studies
Contact: nziegler@esu5.org
Secretary: Kelly Garcia
Secretary: Kelly Garcia
School: ESU 5 based in Beatrice (previously in VA, NC, & Mexico)
Language: Spanish
Levels: High School
Alma Mater: Radford University, University of Nebraska _Kearney
Degrees: BA in Spanish, M.A. of Education
Contact: kgarcia@esu5.org
Treasurer: Dr. Joseba Moreno
Treasurer: Dr. Joseba Moreno
School: ESU 5
Language: Spanish
Levels: high school
Alma Mater: UNL
Degrees: PhD in Modern Languages & Literatures
Contact: jmoreno@esu5.org
NDE World Language Coordinator: Dr. Chrystal Liu
NDE World Language Coordinator: Dr. Chrystal Liu
Professional Location: Nebraska Department of Education, Teaching and Learning
Alma Mater: University of Nebraska -Lincoln, Xi´an Jiaotong University
Degrees: Ph.D: Educational Studies; MA Applied Linguisitics; BA English for Specific Purpose; BA: International Business
Contact: chrystal.liu@nebraska.gov
NDE English Language Coordinator: Anne Hubbell
NDE English Language Coordinator: Anne Hubbell
School(s)/Location: Nebraska Department of Education
Professional Title: English Learner Specialist
Language: English
Alma Mater: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Chapman University Orange City, CA, University of Nebraska-Omaha
Degrees: BA Secondary Education, English and History, MA Curriculum and Instruction, English Learner Endorsement K-12, Library Media Specialist Endorsement K-12
Executive Director: Danielle Fulcher
Executive Director: Danielle Fulcher
School: Lincoln Northwest High School
Language: Spanish
Levels: Spanish 2, 3, 4, Spanish for Spanish-Speakers
Alma Mater: University of Nebraska @ Lincoln / Universidad de Castilla y La Mancha
Degrees: B.A. Spanish
Contact: dfulcher@lps.org, nebraskalanguages@gmail.com
Each year, we will hold elections for a new vice-president, and every three years for a new secretary. If you are interested in joining the board and lending your voice and leadership, please click this link to apply by August 1st!
We are currently in search of an Arabic Language Representative, a Dual-language Representative and an American Sign Language Representative for our board! If you are interested, please reach out to Danielle Fulcher (email below!)
We are currently in search of an Arabic Language Representative, a Dual-language Representative and an American Sign Language Representative for our board! If you are interested, please reach out to Danielle Fulcher (email below!)
With support of NEBLA, Dr. Chrystal Liu at the Dept. of Ed has formed different committees for the following special interest groups:
Public Awareness Committee (Advocacy)
Dual Language Program Committee
Communication Committee
Seal of Biliteracy Advisory Committee
Competency-Based Credit Committee
HAL in World Language Committee
World Language Week Advisory Committee
Click the link above to sign your name & email to join a committee! Or if you have an idea for a committee, please reach out to Dr. Liu (email above)
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