Joseph Rosseau
Teacher-Science, School Administrator
Tribal Affiliation: Cheyenne River Lakota Sioux
Residence: Lincoln Nebraska
Education Path
Education Administrator Certificate
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln NE
M.S.
Curriculum and Instruction. University of Nebraska-Lincoln
B.A.
Curriculum and Instruction. University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Special Career Skills
"To be a teacher you need to have a strong sense of commitment to your community, believe all students can learn, have a passion for learning, and communication and leadership are all good skills."
Career Choice Decision
“I thought back to all the jobs for which I had been hired; grocery clerk, store clerk, swimming instructor, lifeguard, and aviation electronic technician in the Navy. I thought of the most enjoyable parts of each of them, put all of this together and came up with teaching.”
Benefits of This Career
"I like teaching because each year is unique, eventful and every day is different. Teaching is not easy, it is challenging. Teaching has many directions, there is always something new to try. Generosity-I get to give back to the community."
2018 Update
Joe is currently Associate Principal at a Lincoln middle school and former Administrator within Lincoln Public Schools for the Expelled Student Program. He also serves on the Lincoln Public Schools Indian Parent Advisory Committee.
Chairman of the Lincoln Indian Center Board of Directors
“Enjoy your time in school, make good decisions, bounce back during the tough times, stay true to yourself, and define yourself. You are on a path that only you will take School is your tool, it's there for your to use. Take advantage of it, let it give you opportunities, it can take you places if you let it.”
Words of Wisdom