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Luisa Palomo Hare

2012 Nebraska Teacher of the Year


Luisa Palomo Hare

Luisa Palomo Hare is a Dual Language Kindergarten teacher in Omaha, Nebraska where she has taught for the past 17 years.  She has degrees in Elementary Education, English as Second Language, K-3 Math Specialist, Early Childhood and Educational Administration and Supervision.  Luisa is a Buffett Award of Excellence honoree, as well as the 2012 Nebraska Teacher of the Year.

While Luisa’s first love is teaching young children, she is also passionate about supporting other colleagues and has led groups at her school, district and national levels.  Luisa enjoys connecting with community advocacy groups and sharing education’s important role.  Being a classroom teacher during the pandemic has reinforced Luisa’s desire that teachers should be advocates for our students, ourselves and our profession.


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