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Our People

Meet Our Team

Leadership

Our Board

Thomas Dzuris, President of the Liberty Classical School board

President

Thomas Dzuris

A Nebraska native, Thomas moved to Lincoln in 2013 to help replant a church. He is a professor of surveying at Southeast Community College. He and his wife have two children whom they are excited to send to Liberty Classical School.

Lincoln Korell, Treasurer of the Liberty Classical School board

Treasurer

Lincoln Korell

Lincoln is a local attorney and a 2017 graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Law. He and his wife, Laura, have a son, Miles, who attends Liberty.

Jason Kraft, Secretary of the Liberty Classical School board

Secretary

Jason Kraft

Jason is an underwriter at State Farm who previously worked as a paraprofessional and substitute teacher. His wife is a part-time physical therapist. They have two children at Liberty Classical School and two younger children they are excited to see join their siblings someday.

Faculty

Our Teachers

Mrs. Joelle Escamilla, Junior Kindergarten teacher

Junior Kindergarten

Joelle Escamilla

Mrs. Escamilla is in her first year with Liberty Classical School. She brings a love for children, a heart for Christ-centered education, and a passion for helping young learners grow and thrive. She is excited to have her son, Josiah, in her class. She and her husband, Torrey, have attended Sower Church for three years.

Mrs. Laura Korell, Kindergarten teacher and Teacher Lead

Kindergarten · Teacher Lead

Laura Korell

Mrs. Korell is in her second year teaching at Liberty Classical School. She taught in Lincoln Public Schools for five years before “retiring” to stay home with her first child. Having moved up with her Junior Kindergarten class from last year, she is excited to have her son, Miles, in her class for a second year. She and her husband, Lincoln, have attended Sower Church since 2017.

Mrs. Lily Piening, Second Grade teacher

Second Grade

Lily Piening

Mrs. Piening is in her second year at Liberty Classical School. After teaching first grade in 2025–26, she moved up with her class to second grade. A graduate of the University of Nebraska and a lifelong resident of Lincoln, she was raised in a family of educators. She met her husband, Collin, in college ministry, and they have attended Sower Church since 2022.

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