Lincoln residents are being invited to an open house honoring superintendent Dr. Steve Joel on Wednesday, June 1, from 4-6 p.m. at Southeast High School in the commons area.
Joel is finishing a 37-year career in education. He has spent the past 12 years in Lincoln and will retire on June 30. There will be brief remarks given at 4:30 p.m.
Joel joined LPS in 2010 after serving as the superintendent for Grand Island Public Schools for 10 years. Joel’s first challenge at LPS came within his first year when a tragic fire resulted in a complete loss of the LPS District Office in 2011.
During his time as superintendent, Joel has focused on comprehensive solutions to significant school and community issues. LPS has faced booming enrollment, adding approximately 5,700 students in the last 10 years, and passed two bond referendums to build new schools and renovate existing buildings while increasing school security measures and the technology infrastructure.
Through Joel’s leadership, LPS has also adopted a comprehensive instructional technology plan and developed The Career Academy, along with announcing the addition of three new focus programs opening in the next two years.