Mrs. Sake

Band Teacher Extraordinaire

[NSAA @nsaahome]

Congratulations to the 2025 NFHS Outstanding Music Educator - Anna Sake (Palmer) and NSAA Service Award in Music recipient - Dale Ritter (Alma). Anna and Dale were presented their awards tonight during the NMEA Banquet. NFHS’s Dr. James Weaver presented Anna with her award!

[Cody Talarico, NDE Fine Arts Education @NDE_FineArts]

Best part of my job is working with amazing #FineArtsEdNebraska teachers. Concluding our year long work on providing guidance on quality materials for Arts Ed. Excited to share the work soon! @NDE_News @NDE_TLA @TheMrsSake @h_eberhardt @LorindaRice @UNOMavBands @B_Shell_Phil

[Mrs. Sake @TheMrsSake]

The “Upbeat” is the preparation for any event. -Alan Gilbert

[Mrs. Sake @TheMrsSake]

When you get to listen to @MrCStorm and admire his presentation skills!

[Nature is Amazing ☘️ @AMAZlNGNATURE]

Oh to be a fat monkey eating mangoes by the stream

[Mrs. Sake @TheMrsSake]

Here we come @harvestharmony !

[Mrs. Sake @TheMrsSake]

When your elementary principal is reppin’ band gear on State Fair Day!! She’s the best!

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

John Wooden said, "Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are."

Your character is defined by what you do.

10 character choices to make today👇

[Drew Maddux @DrewMaddux]

Uncoachable vs. Coachable

Uncoachable players:
-Take it personally
-Feel they’re being singled out
-Become very defensive

Coachable players:
-Open to feedback/criticism
-Want to be coached
-See it as a way to get better

[Mrs. Sake @TheMrsSake]

@NDE_FineArts @NebArtEducators @NDE_News Do you ever rest?

[Nebraska Bandmasters @NEBandmasters]

Thanks to all our participants and speakers at the 2023 NSBA Boot Camp! It was a great day!

[Mrs. Sake @TheMrsSake]

“Comparison is the thief of joy”

@mrsmithbandman

[Nebraska Bandmasters @NEBandmasters]

We are looking forward to hosting the NSBA Boot Camp on Friday, July 7 at 9:00 am
Location:
Lewis and Clark Middle School
13502 S. 38th St.
Bellevue, NE
Deadline for registration is Monday, July 3rd!
Here is the link: https://t.co/96ERfGMl7j

[Governor Jim Pillen @TeamPillen]

These are among our best and brightest -- Nebraska students with big dreams. They aced the the ACT, receiving a top score of 36. Two students even did it twice. Congrats and be sure to bring your talents back to Nebraska after college!

[Chicago Cubs @Cubs]

One of the most iconic baseball movie scenes recreated 30 years later. ⚾

Get your tickets for Rookie of the Year 30th Anniversary Day at Wrigley Field: https://t.co/DXZOlluYvs

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Please don't remove students from physical education, music, Arts, or other classes to remediate them in other areas. These classes are just as important for overall education and may be their favorite classes and one of the reason they actually enjoy school.

[Justin McMillan @justinwmcmillan]

Find Your Marigold: The One Essential Rule for New Teachers https://t.co/zCOOluDayT via @cultofpedagogy

[Mrs. Sake @TheMrsSake]

AND the new friendships that were formed along the way!

[Mrs. Sake @TheMrsSake]

All I’m going to say (to current and future arts teachers), do the things! If you’re asked to serve on a committee, the board of an organization, or present at a conference, DO IT. Not because you’re the best at your job (not the case for me), but because you’re interested in the

[Cody Talarico, NDE Fine Arts Education @NDE_FineArts]

Can't wait for tomorrow. Working with an amazing group of FA educators again. Blown away by their engagement, perspective & desire to help make arts ed more relevant & meaningful for #FineArtsEdNebraska. @h_eberhardt @TheMrsSake @michaelcbeach46 @LorindaRice @NDE_News @NDE_CAS

[Mrs. Sake @TheMrsSake]

betterment of our profession AND ULTIMATELY the positive impact our profession has on the lives of our students.
Such impactful and insightful days for me as an educator with other OUTSTANDING educators with the same mission.
Thank you for a great couple days of valuable PD!