Next round of administrator changes announced

January 23, 2025

Every year starting in January, Lincoln Public Schools administrators announce their intentions for the upcoming school year. LPS wishes to congratulate these administrators and wish them the best on their future endeavors.

Liz Miller

Dawes Middle School Principal Liz Miller will be the new principal of Northeast High School next school year. Miller is a Lincoln Northeast High School alum and grew up in northeast Lincoln. 

“We are fortunate to have many talented and experienced administrators in our district who are excited and willing to take on new opportunities and challenges,” said LPS Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Sarah Salem. “Liz is a dedicated and passionate leader who has embedded herself in northeast Lincoln and strives each day to fulfill the LPS mission of  helping all students find their success.”

Prior to joining Dawes in 2019, she was an assistant principal at Lincoln East High School. She was also an instructional coordinator at Park Middle School and interim associate principal at Goodrich Middle School. Mrs. Miller was an English teacher in San Antonio, Texas before moving back home to Lincoln.

After earning her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Mrs. Miller earned her Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Doane University. 

Scott Wieskamp

LPS Director of Operations Scott Wieskamp announced his plans to retire at the end of the school year. Wieskamp just celebrated his 25th year with Lincoln Public Schools.

Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs Liz Standish said, “Scott is a strategic visionary.  His work leading the Operations team over 25 years shaped LPS and impacted many projects throughout the city.  Students in LPS facilities learn in up-to-date, well-maintained facilities every day thanks to Scott’s dedicated leadership.  He is someone who contributes to the whole and prioritizes the greater good.”

As the director of Operations, Wieskamp oversees custodial services, maintenance and facilities, and all construction projects for the school district. During Wieskamp’s tenure, he has been instrumental in overseeing projects from three different bond issues totalling approximately $693 million. In addition to numerous renovation projects across the district, Wieskamp has led the building of nine new schools and the district office building after it burned down.  Wieskamp guided the district's transition to increasing sustainable practices contributing to Lincoln’s environment.

Wieskamp started at LPS in 1999 as the supervisor of Maintenance before taking on the director of Operations duties in 2001. 

The search for the next director of Operations will begin immediately. Wieskamp’s last day will be June 30, 2025.

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