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Last Day of #OPSProud Week-Nebraska Teacher of The Year, Lee Perez, Chats With Mike Hogan on KIOS-FM

2022 Nebraska Teacher of the Year Award
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2022 Nebraska Teacher of the Year Award

All this week, “Live & Local” has been speaking with some of the staff at Omaha Public Schools who have a daily impact on providing the education this community needs and shaping the lives of our kids. Today’s final installment is with none other than the Nebraska Teacher of the Year, Lee Perez!

Lee chatted with Mike Hogan about his journey to this award, what it means to him that his students keep in touch over the years, and some advice he shares with all his returning students.

You can see a presentation of the award and a tribute to Lee at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNQzcS6SitA

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By joining the staff at KIOS as the local "Morning Edition" Host in November of 2017, Mike Hogan’s radio career has come full circle. His first radio job was with St. Louis, Missouri NPR affiliate 88.1 FM KDHX.