Kimberly Heimann, a fourth-grade teacher at Cozad Elementary School, was named the K–5 Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Award winner for Nebraska at the VFW Awards Banquet held at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel in Lincoln on Friday, Jan. 30.
Heimann spoke eloquently from the heart as she accepted her award, “Accepting this award is the most ironic thing for me, to stand up here and be thanked by veterans is a humbling experience. Because my reality is that if it weren’t for each of you, your sacrifice, and dedication to our country, nothing I do would be possible. I am so thankful to live in a country where I can pursue my dreams of being a mom, wife, and teacher. I never take lightly what a privilege it is to live in this nation because of our…..