Elizabeth Tompkins is a speech-language pathologist and special education teacher who served students from PreK-12 in Nebraska public schools for over 25 years. For the past two decades, she worked in Millard Public Schools as a speech-language pathologist, special education teacher, and most recently as a reading specialist. Originally from Mankato, Minnesota, Elizabeth’s educational journey led her to the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders in 1993. She continued her studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, obtaining her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in 1995. In 2014, Elizabeth obtained a K-12 Special Education Endorsement from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. She has called Nebraska her home for over 30 years, raising her children in Omaha. She is also an avid supporter of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and proudly cheers for the Minnesota Twins. Elizabeth has lived in Papillion with her husband Darin since 2020, and they share a blended family of six grown children and one granddaughter.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3
ESU #3 is the largest Educational Service Unit in the state of Nebraska, serving eighteen (18) school districts, with over 86,500 students and over 5400 staff. ESU #3 is located at 6949 South 110th Street in La Vista, NE.
Why Elizabeth is running for ESU#3, District 6 Board:
- She believes in the transformative power of education and the importance of ensuring that every student receives a quality public education, regardless of their background.
- Her recent experience in the Nebraska public schools allows her to understand the current challenges and opportunities facing our education system. She has seen firsthand the impact of effective teaching practices and the importance of providing support for all students to thrive academically and socially.
VISIONARY
- As a speech-language pathologist and special education teacher, she offers a unique perspective to the ESU#3 Board. She understands the diverse needs of students and is committed to advocating for policies that promote inclusivity and equity in our schools.
- One of her areas of expertise is in providing instruction aligned with the Science of Reading. She is highly knowledgeable and experienced in research-supported literacy instruction, and she will work to ensure that students have access to the tools and resources they need to become proficient readers.
EXPERIENCED
- As a speech-language pathologist and special education teacher, she offers a unique perspective to the ESU#3 Board. She understands the diverse needs of students and is committed to advocating for policies that promote inclusivity and equity in our schools.
- One of her areas of expertise is in providing instruction aligned with the Science of Reading. She is highly knowledgeable and experienced in research-supported literacy instruction, and she will work to ensure that students have access to the tools and resources they need to become proficient readers.