Omaha Public Schools Superintendent Cheryl Logan, EdD, is the featured speaker at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration co-hosted by UNMC and Nebraska Medicine.
The theme for the event is the Power of Prevention: Building Healthy Communities Through Wellness and the Spirit of Giving.
"Building healthy communities is at the core of Dr. King’s legacy of social action and social change. Now, more than ever, it is important for us all to take time to reflect on our individual responsibility to embrace the power of prevention, focus on our wellness, and find moments to uplift those around us," said Ada K. Wilson, JD, vice president, inclusion and diversity and chief inclusion and diversity officer for Nebraska Medicine.
"We are thrilled to have Dr. Logan deliver this important message to our community," Dr. Wilson said.
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Dr. Logan joined the Omaha Public Schools as superintendent in 2018 after serving as assistant superintendent with Philadelphia Public Schools.
Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Logan has spent her career in education working in school districts with large immigrant populations from around the world, including with students from significant English language learner populations.
She holds a bachelor of science degree from the University of Maryland, a master of education degree from Johns Hopkins University and a doctorate of education degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Logan said she believes, as the superintendent, she must collaborate with students, teachers, parents, the board of education, the broader community, as well as business and faith partners in service of children and families.
Due to restrictions because of the coronavirus pandemic, the 2022 celebration will be held virtually via Zoom on Jan. 17 from noon to 1 p.m.
To join the webinar, participants must register online.
The first Unsung Hero Award will be presented during the event to a Nebraska Medicine or UNMC employee who demonstrates a positive attitude and professionalism at work; supports their local community through volunteerism, service, outreach or encouragement; champions diversity personally and professionally; and displays the ITEACH values.
Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, UNMC chancellor, will open the celebration with a welcome and introductions. Sheritta Strong, MD, assistant vice chancellor of inclusion at UNMC, and Wilson also will provide remarks.