Bright Lights teachers are exceptional! They are chosen for their passion in their field of expertise and their ability to engage students in that subject. From certified teachers to university professors and medical experts, Bright Lights teachers bring an impressive array of talents.

• 44% are elementary teachers
• 35% are secondary teachers
• 8% are post-secondary teachers
• 13% are from the community
• 55% have a background in Lincoln Public Schools

Teachers are recruited in the fall and are paid. Contact Barb Hoppe Johnson at 420-1115, ext. 42, for specifics, or send an e-mail by clicking "Contact Us" above. A class proposal and references are required. A background check is conducted for all newly hired teachers.

Bright Lights teachers have great things to say about the program.

• "Brightlights continues to be a quality learning program in Lincoln, and is one of our special treats we offer to our Lincolnites. I have enjoyed teaching in BL, as well as sending my own children to the classes."
• "I have been involved in BL for 16 years----as a student, as an assistant, and now as a teacher! Full circle!"
• "Bright Lights truly is an amazing experience for children to participate in. They are challenged in a new way and can realize that learning is fun. It's not all about testing or getting things done at a certain time, its about exploring themselves through the learning. Bright Lights is a positive place for students to come in the summer and be encouraged to think outside of the box and have a great time doing it."
• "It is awesome to see kids excited about learning every summer. They love the hands-on activities, but are also interested to learn new vocabulary, research new places, and learn about people from around the world."
• "Bright Lights continues to be an outstanding youth program in Lincoln. Lincoln and area students are so fortunate to have this program in the summers as a way to genuinely and effectively enrich the lives of the youth in our community."
• "Bright Lights is an phenomenal program that allows children to use their imaginations, brains and hearts to enrich their summer. The topics allow children to develop passions and interests to be come lifelong learners."
• "Bright Lights is the highlight of the summer. Children who attend BL want to be here and are excited about learning something new. As a teacher, I feel this program remains unmatched. It is a joy to be a part of such an amazing program."

Bright Lights honors teachers for years of service: