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NE Teacher Jacob Eitzen Receives the "Oscar of Teaching" in Bellevue

Bellevue West High School | Bellevue, NE | Nov 16, 2023

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Nebraska Commissioner of Education Dr. Brian Maher congratulates Milken Educator Award recipient Jacob Eitzen.

"Jacob Eitzen really embraces the concept of finding ways to help every student," says Dr. Maher. "His leadership in identifying students who need help in the district through technology and his ability to help teachers reach those students exemplifies what it means to be a teacher. We are grateful to have him teaching in Nebraska."

From left, Tammera Mittelstet (OK '12); Milken Educator Awards Vice President Stephanie Bishop; recipient Jacob Eitzen (NE '23); Roger Kassebaum (NE '97); and Nebraska Commissioner of Education Dr. Brian Maher.

In this series: Jacob Eitzen (NE '23)

In this photo: Stephanie E. Bishop (VA '01) , Roger Kassebaum (NE '97) , Dr. Tammera Mittelstet (OK '12)

All photos should be credited to "Milken Family Foundation" unless otherwise noted.

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