BROKEN BOW, Neb.— Broken Bow Public Schools business teacher and FBLA advisor Angie Palmer was recently named the Nebraska Association for Career and Technical Education’s Outstanding Teacher of the Year.
According to a news release, Palmer received the honor during the Nebraska Career Education Conference held in Kearney earlier this month. The award recognizes excellence and dedication among career and technical education professionals across the state.
Palmer teaches business education at Broken Bow Public Schools and serves as an advisor for the school’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter. She also serves as chair of Nebraska FBLA and is a member of the awards committee for the Nebraska Business Education Association.
The release highlighted Palmer’s efforts to strengthen career and technical education through classroom instruction, leadership development, and partnerships with local businesses. Students in her program gain experience working with business professionals through fundraising activities, sponsorships, and community events.
A colleague praised Palmer in the release saying ““Angie’s contributions to student success are nothing short of extraordinary. She has built a culture of excellence in her classroom where students are challenged, supported, and inspired to perform at the highest levels. What sets Angie apart is her ability to blend excellence with purpose. She fosters a collaborative, empowering environment where students take initiative and ownership of their growth.”
ACTEN, which was founded in 1946, has about 350 members across Nebraska that include teachers, administrators, teacher educators, business partners, and those who support or advocate for career and technical education.
