We chatted with the wonderful Jean Whitten who taught science at Omaha Central High from 1996 until her retirement in 2015. Jean was at Lewis and Clark MS for 5 years before that, but her story starts in the state of Texas and winds around the United States until landing in The Nest.

As a Central parent to two Eagles, Science department chair, wilderness expedition leader, and fantastic colleague, Jean elevated all around her.

Alice Buffett Award winner - 1999

Central HS Teacher of the Year - 2014

(2:00 ) Texas youth *note that accent*

(8:00 ) North Carolina, Boston, and South Carolina stops

(33:30 ) hired in OPS

(39:12 ) the move to CHS from Lewis and Clark MS

(48:10 ) taking students on science trips to Wyoming

(54:40 ) award-winning teacher

(1:03:26 ) Jean's love for Omaha Central

Host: Scott Wilson

Art: Beth Wilson

Music: Drew Ruchti

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