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Falls City special ed para awarded scholarship

By John Nixon

10/15/2024

(KLZA)--The Falls City Public Schools proudly announce that Tabitha Nelson, a Special Education Paraeducator, has been awarded the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Associations Para to Teacher & Transition to Teaching Scholarship.

This scholarship program aims to address the teacher shortage in rural Nebraska schools by supporting individuals transitioning into teaching roles.

Tabitha is currently enrolled at Chadron State College, where she is pursuing a major in K-12 Special Education. The NRCSA scholarship provides her with the opportunity to participate in the “Para to Teacher” program. This program, along with transitional teaching programs, helps paraeducators like Tabitha attain full teaching certification while continuing to work in their local school districts.

Tabitha Nelson is among three $1,000 recipients of the NRCSA scholarship for the fall semester. An additional three scholarships will be awarded for the spring semester each year. Candidates must be employed by an NRCSA-member school district or ESU, and scholarships are available for those attending accredited colleges or universities within Nebraska.

The Falls City Public Schools commend Tabitha for her dedication to education and her commitment to serving the students of Falls City. This scholarship will assist her in achieving her goal of becoming a certified K-12 Special Education teacher, contributing to the ongoing effort to ensure quality education in Nebraska- rural areas.

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