Excellence in Education Banquet Nominees Announced
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Excellence in Education Banquet Nominees Announced
Liberty Public Schools has announced the eighteen nominees who will represent us at the 39th annual Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Education Banquet that will be held Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at the KCI Expo Center. This event draws nearly 1,000 attendees from eleven Northland school districts to celebrate teachers, educators in service, and present scholarships to graduating seniors.
Earlier this fall, LPS solicited nominations from our great community to represent us at this prestigious event. Thanks to all of those who submitted nominations as part of this process. Those who have been selected to represent Liberty Public Schools include:
Teaching Nominees:
- Daisy King - Early Childhood Center
- Sarah Schneider - Franklin Elementary
- Whitney Benson - Kellybrook Elementary
- Tracy Williams - Shoal Creek Elementary
- Jessica French - Discovery Middle School
- Deanna Neldon - Liberty High School
- Jordan Grantham - Liberty North High School
- Summer Kelley - Liberty Academy
Service to Education Nominees:
- Jenn Lee - Early Childhood Center
- Samantha Whitaker - Franklin Elementary
- Veronica Brackman - Kellybrook Elementary
- Miggi Loerfler - Shoal Creek Elementary
- Shawn Stigler - Discovery Middle School
- Jane Wolfley - Liberty High School
- Cyndi York - Liberty North High School
- Kathy Ellermeier - District Administration Center
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Several Liberty Public Schools students are being recognized for their fine arts talents. Dozens of students will be representing the district as members of the All-State Band, Orchestra, Choir, Children's Choir and All-State Theater performance.
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Incumbents Karen Rogers and Dan Currence were the only individuals to apply, meaning that with two positions available, there will not be a need for an election in April.
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The Ayrie yearbook from Liberty North High School is one of only 35 yearbooks from across the entire U.S. to receive the award.
LPS has selected 16 staff members to represent the district as Excellence in Education nominees.
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Liberty High School Head Football Coach Chad Frigon is the 2024 Kansas City Chiefs/Eric Driskell Coach of the Year.