VIDBE-Q Volume 66, Issue 2
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Nominated by Sally Schreiner
Tim Lockwood has been employed at the Nebraska Center for the Education
of Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired for nearly 20 years as a teacher of
the visually impaired. However, the title of teacher doesn't begin to cover what he
does for his students or the school. Throughout the years, Tim has taken on many
roles: Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Technology Instructor, Music Educator,
along with many "other duties assigned." Tim works with every student. Whether
the student has multiple impairments, behavioral challenges, or is an academic
student, Tim puts forth full effort into each and every lesson. He really believes
that every student can learn and is very creative in developing ways for all students
to be engaged in his classes.
In addition to the ever-changing technology challenges, Tim also teaches
music to students with all ability levels. He is known to form a variety of choirs,
teach a variety of music classes, provide one-on-one instruction for musical
instruments and has even served as the "DJ" at prom. The list of skills is long when
thinking of Tim Lockwood. However, nothing proves his expertise more than the
Teacher of the Year
Tim Lockwood
