Through the years, we were proud to present an array of wonderful topics and speakers. Please click each link below to view information from each Academy.
- Activity Ideas – Stacey Blizek, Lincoln TeamMates
- Advocating for Mentees – School Counselors and Social Workers, Lincoln Public Schools
- Alternate High School Choices – High School Principals, Lincoln Public Schools
- Art and Identity – Nancy Childs, Lincoln Public Schools, Retired
- Bilingual Liaisons – Panel of Liaisons from Lincoln Public Schools
- Building Resilience – Jim Bennett, Coordinator for Lincoln TeamMates
- Bullying – Jenna Strawhun and Sara E. Gonzalez, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- The Career Academy – Dan Hohensee
- Career Exploration – Julie Hippen and Ruth Lohmeyer, Lincoln Public Schools
- Community Resources – Bryan Seck, Lincoln Public Schools
- Cultural Humility – Terra Brown, Big Brothers, Big Sisters
- Cultural Proficiency – Pete Ferguson and Oscar Pohirieth, Lincoln Public Schools
- Creating Healthy Relationships with Development Assets and Healthy Habits – Dr. Suzi Yokley-Busby, Omaha Public Schools
- Dealing with Titanic Stress – Michelle Welch, Lincoln Public Schools
- Digital Safety – Karen Haase, KSB School Law
- Family Structure Changes – Maureen Burson, UNL Extension
- Growth Mindset – Allyson Horne, TeamMates Central Office
- Helpful Tips and District Protocols for Helping a TeamMate Who is Experiencing Trauma – Angie Battles and Carrie Erks, Lincoln Public Schools
- An Introduction to Equity and Cultural Proficiency – Zein Saleh, student at Lincoln Public Schools
- Makerspaces – Mary Reiman and Chris Haeffner, Lincoln Public Schools
- Mental Health- What Mentors CAN Do – Stacey Blizek, Lincoln TeamMates and Brenda Leggiadro, Lincoln Public Schools
- Mentee Panel – Panel of TeamMates Seniors, Class of 2019
- Mentoring in a Pandemic: Virtual Activities – Audrey Watson, Meredith Cain, Stacey Blizek, Lincoln TeamMates
- Positive Psychology – Dr. Michael Scheel, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Preparing for Post Secondary Success – Les Monroe, EducationQuest
- Reaching Success – John Goodwin, Malone Center
- Resources to Develop Leadership – Humanex
- School Transitions – Dr. Pat Hunter-Pirtle, Crystal Folden, Jodi Frager, Lincoln Public Schools
- School Transition Support – Allysa Diehl, Lincoln Public Schools and Angee Dostal, TeamMates
- Stress and Wellbeing – Kimberly Barrett, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Supporting Youth Experiencing Anxiety – Dr. Chelsea Klinkebiel, Complete Children’s Health
- Supporting Youth Who Are LGBTQ+ – Abbi Swatsworth, OutNebraska
- TeamMates Post-Secondary Opportunities – Jim Bennett, Coordinator for Lincoln TeamMates
- Understanding the Adolescent Brain – Dr. Jeff Snell, QLI, Inc.
- Using Grit to Create Motivation – Angie Plugge, Lincoln Public Schools