LPS students recognized as Distinguished World Language Scholars
February 17, 2023
The Nebraska Department of Education recognized 49 Distinguished World Language Scholars during World Language Week 2023 (February 13-19).
The World Language Distinguished Scholar Award honored Nebraska students for their leadership in language learning, commitment to language study, appreciation for cultural diversity, and communicative competence. Students were nominated by their teachers and submitted a portfolio.
Three Lincoln Public Schools students received this honor. World Language Curriculum Specialist for Lincoln Public Schools Kate Damgaard said students' skills in learning multiple languages enable them to be prepared global citizens.
"The mission of World Language Education in LPS is to prepare all learners to thrive in a multilingual and interconnected society through the development of communicative language skills, intercultural proficiency, and ability to reflect on diverse perspectives," said Damgaard. "We are proud of the work the students have put into learning additional languages and reflecting the global community here in Lincoln."
The following scholars were recognized as Distinguished World Language Scholars.
High Honors
Chinese Language Learning (Public School)
Danielle Sams
Chinese Novice (Levels 1 & 2)
Lincoln North Star High School
Coral Su, Teacher
French Language Learning
Feryal Akpo-Idrissou
French Intermediate Low (Levels 3 & 4)
Lincoln Northwest High School
Alexandra Van Zandt, Teacher
Honors
Chinese Language Learning (Public School)
Hayden Nagel
Lincoln North Star High School
Coral Su, Teacher
For more information about World Language Week and the World Language Distinguished Scholar Award, visit https://www.education.ne.gov/worldlanguage/world-language-week/.
Published: February 17, 2023, Updated: February 17, 2023