Staff Spotlight: Christie Flynn - special education secretary at Lincoln Southeast High School

February 20, 2025

Every week, we’ll shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! Get to know the wonderful people making a positive impact across various areas within LPS. This week, meet Christie Flynn, special education secretary at Lincoln Southeast High School.

“Christie Flynn is the glue of the special education department at Southeast High School! Her willingness to go above and beyond her required duties to keep our department running smoothly is unmatched and undeniable. She builds strong bonds with students, teachers and paraeducators, beginning first thing in the morning until the moment she leaves for the day. With a warm smile on her face, she welcomes everyone into the special education office. Students and staff come to her very regularly. She is helping students on a daily basis and has built great relationships with so many. She is also very skilled at de-escalating situations, regulating students and ensuring every student feels comfortable. We truly do not know how she does it all, especially on some of the most stressful days! She is our rock and the absolute best! She truly is one-of-a-kind and we love having her in the LSE special education department! She is the true meaning of ALL MEANS ALL and the definition of Knight Pride.” - Lincoln Southeast Special Education Team

In a few sentences, briefly describe your role at LPS.
My job as a special education secretary here at Southeast is to assist the special education team throughout their day on all levels, phone calls, meetings, simple chats with kids if need be. My main role is to make sure that our families and students are well taken care of.

How long have you worked for LPS?
My original start date was August of 1989. I started as a special education para. I left for a few years to raise my kids and now have been back for 17 years.

What inspired you to become part of the education field at LPS?
I've always enjoyed working with kids. I think mainly because they're so honest and have so much to say.

What has been your favorite part of working here? What aspect of your job do you find most rewarding?
I absolutely LOVE this building. Times can be trying these days, but because of the people here each day is doable. I think I'd have to say the most rewarding part for me is believing that I've made a difference in someone's day. I truly can't wait for the next kiddo to come by my office to have a conversation with me. They don't have to, but they want to.

Did you attend LPS as a student? If so, which school(s)? If not, where are you from?
Yes. I started at Riley, moved to Calvert, then attended Pound, and finished out at Southeast.

What path did you take after completing your formal education?
After graduating, I attended Southeast Community Community (SCC) for a bit in early childhood education and then moved into LPS as a special education para. After several years, I moved into the secretarial aspect of things by doing multiple secretarial positions at a couple of different schools. In the end, I've come back home so to speak, hopefully finishing out my work career here at Southeast.

What do you enjoy most about the Lincoln community?
I've lived here in Lincoln my entire life, I truly don't know anything different. It's unique, and I can't see myself living anywhere else.

What is your favorite childhood book or a book that has influenced your life positively?
I remember reading my granddaughter “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” so many times because we were able to read and spend that time together. It became my favorite.

Share a shout out to a former teacher who impacted your life.
CeCe Hendrickson, fourth grade teacher at Calvert Elementary. She was always so full of life, spunk and ideas. She made going to school amazing!

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