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State Officers

2024-2025 State Officers

Left to Right: Owen Elsasser, VP of Public Relations; Lea Hanson, President; Madison Sparks, VP of Membership

Lea Hanson

President

Lea is an active student involved in volleyball, Student Council, National Honors Society and Senior Senate.  With four years in Educators Rising, she’s passionate about education and eager to make a difference. While serving as the Nebraska Educators Rising State President, Lea aims to connect with people and learn more about CTSOs and CTE.
She’s excited about upcoming conferences, meeting new members, and hearing their education stories. On a personal note, Lea has a brother, loves history and social studies, and her favorite color is purple. Oh, and she can’t get enough tacos!

 

Madison Sparks

Vice President of Membership

Maddie is a passionate member of both Show Choir and Choir. She applied for office after receiving encouragement from friends and mentors who believed she’d make a fantastic officer.  Educators Rising has been transformative for Maddie, shaping her career aspirations and fueling her excitement for teaching. It has also equipped her to handle diverse challenges in education.
Fun facts: Maddie was born and raised in Texas, has flown a plane three times, and her next big goal is to go skydiving!

Owen Elsasser

Vice President of Public Relations

Owen is an active student involved in tennis, wrestling, baseball, and the National Honor Society. With three years in Educators Rising, he decided to run for state office to deepen his passion for education and inspire others.
Owen is excited to connect more with Nebraska Educators Rising members and help grow the organization. His personal goal for the year is to expand Nebraska Educators Rising as a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO).
Fun fact: Owen is a twin!