We want to recognize you and your peers for the hard work, diligence, and intellectually stimulating work that happens in the Dual Credit classroom.
The Outstanding Dual Enrollment Instructor Award is given to instructors who go above and beyond for the sake of their students. Nominations can be made by anyone with a professional relationship to the nominee (i.e. another instructor, high school administrator, UNO faculty member, departmental coordinator). Nominations made by a student must be submitted with the written/email support of the school's Dual Enrollment Coordinator.
Honoring Outstanding Dual Enrollment Instructors Across the Omaha Metro
In October 2025, 11 exceptional high school educators were recognized for their impact on college-bound students through UNO’s Dual Enrollment Program.
This year’s honorees include a mix of veteran educators, UNO alumni, and current UNO graduate students. They represent public and private schools from across the Omaha metro, with disciplines ranging from history and government to biology and English. All recipients have demonstrated strong alignment with UNO’s academic standards and student engagement expectations.
🏆 Outstanding Dual Enrollment Instructor Awards
- Micah Ringlein, Omaha Central – M.S. in Secondary Education, UNO
- Joe Luther, Papillion-La Vista – M.A. in English, UNO (English Department Award)
🏆 Student Choice Awards
- William Deardoff, Retired from Bennington – M.A. in Teaching, UNO
- Deana Rainey, Omaha Northwest – M.A. in English, UNO
🏆 Recognition of Excellence in Teaching
- Jason Lura, Bennington – Current graduate student in Political Science, UNO
- Jillian Roger, Marian – M.A. in History, UNO
- Jordan Boyer, Omaha Central – Graduate Certificate in Government, UNO
- Matthew Moore, Omaha Westview – Pursuing M.A. in History, UNO
- Tyler Berzina, Millard West – M.A. in Education, UNL
- Tristan Manasek, Elkhorn South – M.S. in Biology, UNK
Nominate an Instructor
Eligibility Guidelines
An instructor must have taught at least one UNO Dual Enrollment course during the academic year in which the award is given, and have a total of 1 full-year of teaching UNO Dual Enrollment courses.
Previous nominees who did not receive the award may be nominated again.
Previous winners may be re-nominated after 5 years with additional noted achievements.
Criteria
- Teaching Excellence (i.e. alignment of courses, innovative techniques, etc.)
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Student Impact (i.e. go above and beyond in service to UNO's Dual Enrollment students, evidence of exceptional student engagements or achievements, etc.)
Nomination Details
Stay tuned for information about the nomination form window for the 2025-2026 academic year has closed.
The nomination form has shifted from PDF to Qualtrics submission based on feedback gathered by previous contributors. Please direct any questions to unodualenroll@unomaha.edu
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