Nebraska’s teacher of the year is getting an apology from some members of the state’s board of education. However, Vice Chairman Kirk Penner did not say anything to Renee Jones, who accused him of bullying her on social media over her support of the drag story show. On a Zoom call with KETV Newswatch 7, in October, Penner blasted Jones, Jones said, claiming on Twitter that she had “manipulated” a drag story timeslot she attended at an educational conference. Jones called Benner’s behavior bullying. “I do my best to keep my head up and focus on my job in the classroom and be a public educator for every child,” said Jones, who teaches high school English for the Lincoln Public Schools. Jones came before the board on Friday to discuss her experience as teacher of the year. Some of the board members apologized for the “hitches” encountered, while Penner remained silent. He also did not respond to KETV Newswatch 7’s request for comment, with board member Deborah Neary saying, “I just want to go on the record to say I’m so sorry your reputation has been repeatedly attacked.” Many citizens showed their support for Boehner. In one comment written, Anthony Storbeck of Crawford, Nebraska wrote, in part, “I am writing this email in support of Mr. Penner and his efforts to sabotage the attacks on our children and our family values by the teachers union and teachers of Renee Jones.” Renee Jones stands her ground. This is a learning experience, says the teacher, “I know my students. I know the books on my shelves. I know my moral compass, and I stand proudly behind that,” Jones said.
Nebraska’s teacher of the year is getting an apology from some members of the state’s board of education. However, Vice Chairman Kirk Penner did not say anything to Renee Jones, who accused him of bullying her on social media over her support of the drag story show.
“We have a lot going on, to me, bigger issues than the political culture wars we’re going through,” Jones said on a Zoom call with KETV Newswatch 7.
In October, Penner lashed out at Jones, claiming on Twitter that she had “blown out” a drag story time session she attended at an education conference. Jones called Penner’s behavior bullying.
“I do my best to keep my head high and focus on my job in the classroom and be a general educator for every child,” said Jones, who teaches high school English for the Lincoln Public Schools.
Jones came before the board on Friday to discuss her experience as teacher of the year. Some of the board members apologized for the “hitches” encountered, while Penner remained silent. It also did not respond to KETV Newswatch 7’s request for comment.
“I just want to go on record to say that I am very sorry that your reputation has been repeatedly attacked,” said board member Deborah Neary.
Many citizens showed their support for Boehner. In one of the comments written, Anthony Storbeck of Crawford, Nebraska wrote, in part, “I am writing this email in support of Mr. Banner and his efforts to sabotage the attacks on our children and our family values by the teachers union.” [sic] and Teacher of the Year Renee Jones.”
Renee Jones stands her ground. The teacher says that this is a learning experience.
“I know my students. I know the books on my shelves. I know my moral compass, and I stand proudly behind that,” said Jones.