My name is Deb Niss and I love teaching fourth grade at Pawnee Public Schools.  I'm thrilled to be teaching, and can truthfully say that I enjoy going to work every day! As far as I'm concerned, fourth grade is the perfect grade level. The students are still young enough to be excited about learning and coming to school each day, but they're also old enough to understand instructions and perform many tasks at a higher level of thought. I also love teaching Nebraska history, which is done during the fourth grade year.


I've lived in the Pawnee City area all my life, with the exception of the four years I attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln where I received my Bachelor's Degree in Education. My husband, Randy, and I are the parents of three boys - Derek, Bryce, and Kent.  We're grateful that we have had the opportunity to raise our children in this area. We have welcomed two daughters-in-law into our family this year, as both the older boys are now married. Our youngest has gone to college, so we have become "empty-nesters"!


Professionally, I am very involved with the assessment process for the Nebraska State Standards. I've helped write both the Math and Language Arts portfolios for our school. For several years I have been the Standards and Assessment Coordinator for Pawnee Public Schools. I'm also the chairman of our School Improvement Committee.


Personally, I belong to the First United Presbyterian Church in Pawnee City. I also belong to Chapter AV, P.E.O.  Both of these organizations have provided me with a strong sense of support and encouragement in my life.

Mrs. Niss