Cook to leave Humann Elementary for Nebraska Department of Education

January 31, 2025

Humann Elementary School Principal Jamie Cook announced on Friday she was stepping down from her position at the end of the school year to accept a literacy position with the Nebraska Department of Education. 

Cook has served three years at Humann as the principal. Prior to Humann, she was the principal at Pershing Elementary School for five years. She was also a coordinator at Sheridan Elementary School, the instructional coach at Elliott Elementary, and taught at Elliott and Belmont elementary schools. Cook obtained her Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Doane University, and her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Cook will finish out the school year at Humann Elementary, beginning her new duties officially on July 1. 

Lincoln Public Schools will share more information about the principal transition next week.

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