LPS administrators announce future plans

January 7, 2025

Each year, school administrators who plan to retire or change positions at the end of the school year announce their intentions in January. Lincoln Public Schools congratulates the following principals on their upcoming retirements and career changes, effective June 30, 2025, and thank them for their years of dedicated service to our students and families.

Keri Applebee - Northeast High School

After 30 plus years in education, Keri Applebee announced her retirement from Northeast High School at the end of the school year. Applebee was named principal at Northeast in 2018. Prior to her role at Northeast, Applebee was an associate principal at Southwest High School from 2006-2018, and instructional coordinator from 2003-2006, after helping to open the school as a counselor in 2002. She started her career in education as an English teacher at Waverly High School from 1994-1996, before moving to Millard Public Schools for six years.

David Koenig - Holmes Elementary School

Dave Koenig announced he is leaving Holmes Elementary School at the end of the school year to pursue another career opportunity. Koenig became the principal at Holmes Elementary School in 2022. Prior to his role at Holmes, he served as the assistant principal at Pershing Elementary School, and began as coordinator in 2017. Koenig was also a special education coordinator for two years, and special education teacher for four years at Lincoln Northeast High School.

Allison Meister - Lefler Middle School

Allison Meister has announced she is leaving Lefler Middle School at the end of the school year to pursue other career opportunities. She became the principal of Lefler Middle School in 2022. Prior to Lefler, Meister served at Goodrich Middle School where she was associate principal and special education coordinator. Prior to that, she was a special education teacher at Park Middle School and at Lincoln Southeast High School.

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