Annual Report | 2011 - Omaha Childrens Museum

Liberty Elementary principal Ilka Oberst,
Luisa Palomo and Lindy Hoyer celebrate
Liberty’s 10 th anniversary.
Partnering for the Best Education
Support from Iowa West Foundation, Lincoln Financial Foundation, Lozier,
Mammel Family Foundation and Wells Fargo
By providing schools plenty of opportunities inside
and outside of the museum, students and families see
significant impact.
The museum continued its strong relationship with partner schools in the
metro area, bringing students for repeat visits, family nights and providing
teacher trainings and memberships. Through repeat exposure, children,
parents and educators can reap full benefits from visits to the museum, while
building critical thinking skills, creativity and hope.
A special relationship continued to grow with Liberty Elementary School,
located directly across the street from the museum. Longtime advocate for
the Liberty/OCM partnership, kindergarten teacher Luisa Palomo, was named
Nebraska’s Teacher of the Year. With her help, the museum’s annual campaign
raised funds to support the museum’s general operations.
"The opportunities at the museum
allow teachers to plan their lessons
with the museum in mind. A few
examples include emphasizing math
concepts, building vocabulary and
learning how to interact socially
with others. I have seen concepts
come to light for students during
and after visits to the museum – the
hands-on learning and play
brilliantly complement what is being
taught in the classroom."
Director of Education, Tom Simons,
brings science to life at Liberty
Elementary, extending the museum
experience to the classroom.
Luisa Palomo,
Nebraska Teacher of the Year
Liberty Elementary School
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