CADRES

25-26 Cadre & Member Reports

Literacy Cadre

Co-Chairs: Megan Hammer, ESU 6; Stephanie Lundgren, ESU 8; Becky Michael, NDE Representative; Olivia Alberts, NDE Representative

25-26 Meeting Dates: 

1. August 21 @ York Country Club

2. October 30 @ York Country Club

3. January 23 via ZOOM ONLY

4. May 5 @ York Country Club

25-26 Lit Lunches: 

1. September 25, Noon-1:00pm via ZOOM ONLY

2. November 6 @ ESU 10 (in person AND via Zoom)

3. March 19, Noon-1:00pm via ZOOM ONLY

4. April 16 @ ESU 10 (in person AND via Zoom)

Math Cadre

Co-Chairs:  Kelly Georgius, ESU2; Lane Swedberg, ESU 16; Bridgette Stevens, NDE Representative

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25-26 Meeting Dates: 

1. September 16-17

2. February 17-18

Science Cadre

Purpose: The ESU Science Cadre is a dedicated team that collaborates, shares resources, and focuses on high-quality professional learning to support and enhance science education across Nebraska. We are committed to providing comprehensive support and ensuring equitable opportunities for all educators.

Co-Chairs: Kellen Conroy, ESU 1; Dianah Steinbrink, ESU 10; Sarah Shaffer, NDE Representative

25-26 Meeting Dates: 

1. October 16 in Lincoln (NATS Conference)

2. April 14 @ ESU 10

Social Studies Cadre

Co-Chairs: Katrina Gotschall, ESU 8; Dawn Ferreyra ESU 3; Bre Wilton, NDE Representative

25-26 Meeting Dates: 

1. September 23

2. November 24

3. March 3

Data Cadre 

Vision: Data Literacy for All

Mission: The Data Cadre promotes data literacy and application to improve student learning.

Co-Chairs: Amy Trauernicht, ESU 13; Melissa Engel, ESU 16

The Data Cadre has pressed pause for the 2025-26 school year and foreseeable future.

Data Cadre Google Site

Early Childhood Cadre

Co-Chairs:  Sarah Roesler, ESU 5; Libbie Puncochar, ESU 10

25-26 Meeting Dates: 

1. August 26 @ ESU 10

2. November 12 viz Zoom

3. November 12 via Zoom

4. February 25 via Zoom

5. May 26 via Zoom

HAL Cadre

Purpose: To enhance the capacity statewide to support High Ability Learners (HAL) through education, collaboration, and resources.

Chair: Adam Larson, ESU 3

25-26 Meeting Dates: 

Leadership Cadre

Purpose: To increase leadership support equitably across the state by maximizing learning opportunities between and among professional learning leaders.

Co-Chairs:  Eileen Barks, ESU 2; Ryan Ricenbaw, NDE; Alison Smith, ESU 16; Julie Downing, ESU 13

25-26 Meeting Dates in Kearney and Zoom: 

1. September 30

2. November 25

3. January 28

4. March 24

MTSS Cadre

Co-Chairs: Megan Dufek, ESU 8; Kelly Georgius, ESU2; Casey Hurner, NeMTSS representative

25-26 Meeting Dates via Zoom: 

1. October 14

2. December 9

3. February 10

4. April 14

Perkins Cadre

Chair:  Amber Vlasnik, ESU 6

25-26 Meeting Dates via Zoom: 

1. August 28

2. February 19