James Mayberger ('84) was one of the 2015 Alice Buffett Outstanding Teacher Award recipients. The annual local award goes to 15 Omaha Public School nominees with at least two years of teaching experience. The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation sponsors the awards. Each winner receives a medallion, $10,000 and $500 in McDonald's gift certificates.

From: Omaha World Herald

James Mayberger

math, McMillan Magnet Center

Years with OPS: 22 (all at McMillan)

Bachelor of science and master of science from UNO

A colleague wrote: “Everyone can recall that one teacher who stands out in their mind as the one who motivated them, cared for them in a genuine way, or sparked something they didn’t know they had. Mr. Mayberger is that teacher for many students.”

A student wrote: “Mr. Mayberger has been a fantastic inspiration to me. He kept me going and helped me exceed my expectations for all the possibilities that engineering and architecture could give me.”