Renee Jones

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Renee Jones, and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.

Nebraska Teacher of the Year, 2023
NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellow, 2024, Costa Rica
Inspire Teacher of the Year, 2019, Lincoln, NE
Selected national conference speaker
- South by Southwest (SXSW) EDU, 2022, Austin, TX
- Innovative Schools Summit, 2023, Las Vegas, NV
Published author of three books
- 📗 It Was Always Four, September 2021
- 📕 50 Things to Know About Going Back to School While Parenting, January 2021
- 📗 10th Grade Ready: Expert Advice for Parents to Navigate the Year Ahead, March 2024
14,000+ Twitter followers
Multiple podcast appearances

Master's in Educational Leadership, Doane University, Lincoln, NE
Trained at the prestigious Seneca Center, San Francisco/Oakland, CA
- Renowned 24-hour crisis care treatment model
- Emphasis on youth restorative interventions
US Holocaust Memorial Museum Belfer Scholarship recipient, professional development, Washington, D.C.
High Tech High scholarship recipient, professional development, San Diego, CA
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), 2021, Lincoln, NE

Hello from the Nebraska Teacher of the Year, 2023.

My goal is to help leaders like yourself cultivate stronger connections and trust within your classroom or company.

That's why I'm thrilled to offer professional development sessions on this topic.

Listed here are my available workshops.

Email me to schedule a session at your school or company. I can't wait to meet you.

Sincerely,

Renee Jones

renee@reneejonesteach.com

LPS Superintendent

Dr. Paul Gausman

".. We are most proud board members .. that the Nebraska teacher of the year is from Lincoln High School .. Mrs. Renee Jones. ..

Lincoln's Public Schools is committed to equity for all students staff and stakeholders.

Mrs. Jones exemplifies an educator who espouses these values and supports all students who enter her classroom each and every day. She expertly has found ways to connect with her students in an effort to boost their academic achievement."

".. Our students in LPS are fortunate to be taught by expert educators like Mrs. Jones. .. Mrs. Jones holds students to the highest learning expectations while fostering an environment for students to discover and explore their passions while affirming their identities."

-- Dr. Paul Gausman, Superintendent, Lincoln Public Schools

".. You are an amazing representative as Nebraska Teacher of the Year. And I want to thank you for being a voice for all teachers in our state, who are struggling right now. "

-- Deb Neary, Nebraska State Board of Education, District 8

Nebraska State Board of Education

Deb Neary

"I have been in Renee's classroom multiple times and the thing that is obvious from the moment you walk in is her ability to build relationships with students.

Her tone is warm and her demeanor is calm and steady.

She knows each student and uses this knowledge to draw her students into learning."

-- Mark Larson, Principal, Lincoln High School

"Throughout the entirety of my experience working with Ms. Jones, I have found her to be a consummate professional, with a passion for teaching at-risk youth the academic and life skills that will better their future.

As a school principal, I would strongly consider her for leadership positions within the buildings I have served in Lincoln Public Schools."

-- Tanner Penrod, Principal, Southeast High School

"Your mindset matters. The way you show up sets the tone for the entire class. Be there on purpose."

-- Renee Jones, Twitter, February 5th, 2022

"Renee has a strong ability to process and problem solve with these students – finding ways to motivate students to meet expectations and make things right, while still preserving the relationship. "

-- Denise Craig, Principal, Bryan Community

“I was immediately impressed with her motivation and drive. She came into her classroom with enthusiasm and energy, and quickly raised the expectations for the students in her care.

She follows the district curriculum faithfully, while still scaffolding for students with unique needs.”

-- Dr. Rachele Stoops, Curriculum Designer and Educator, Graduation Pathways