Tetreault's presentation is sponsored by the Hastings College Alliance. The training is free and open to the public. Tetreault earned a doctorate in social psychology with an emphasis in cognition and the psychology of women and a master's degree in legal sciences. An effort to increase the number of teachers in Nebraska was approved Friday by the Legislature. The plan would allow teachers who move to Nebraska from other states to be more easily certified by waiving a basic skills test for incoming teachers with at least three years of experience.
Transplanted teachers can get temporary two-year certificates in Nebraska.
The bill passed on a 44-0 vote. It now heads to Gov. Mike Johanns for his consideration. If signed, it would take effect immediately. The Mexican American Commission is assisting the Nebraskaland Mexican Fiesta Committee in receiving nominations for the Hispanic Man and Woman of the Year 2000. The awards recognize those who have shared their time and talents for the benefit of others.