Hartley Elementary School kindergarten teacher Lacey Eddy is the 2023 Scottish Rite Educator of the Year.

Eddy has taught in Lincoln Public Schools for more than 20 years. She taught at Campbell Elementary School for a year before moving to Hartley where she has been for 21 years. Most of Eddy’s career has been teaching first grade until she transitioned to kindergarten this year. She is also a Lincoln Public Schools graduate and completed her student teaching at the school district.

“I absolutely love learning. I am passionate about learning, learning new things as a teacher, trying new things as a teacher and helping kids realize how much potential they have,” Eddy said.

"Lacey is an exceptional educator. She has devoted her life to instilling the love of learning into all students that enter her life,” Hartley Principal Rob Rickert said. “She inspires me to be a better leader. I'm thankful that she chooses to share her gift at Hartley."