Candace Thompson

I am deeply passionate about the role technology plays in transforming learning for students and adults of all ages. Throughout my career, I have been blessed with opportunities to create and shape innovative learning environments, including opening the ToMorrow Labs at Creighton Prep and designing a STEAM space at St. Patrick’s Catholic School. These experiences reinforced my belief that technology fuels curiosity, creativity, ideation, and meaningful creation.

What inspires me most is how technology opens doors, bringing the world to our fingertips and making learning tangible in ways that might otherwise be impossible. It connects us, supports differentiated learning, and empowers every learner to thrive. As educators, we have the privilege and responsibility to leverage these tools to prepare our students for futures and careers that do not yet exist. That challenge excites me.

I would be honored to serve on the NETA Board to contribute to statewide conversations about educational technology, to collaborate with and support teachers, and to help shape the future of innovative learning in Nebraska. We are living in an extraordinary time for education, and I am eager to be part of the work that moves us forward.