About Mrs. Bellinger
Mrs. Bellinger is one of the business teachers at Waverly High School. Mrs. B is also co-adviser of the Future Business Leaders of America. She was recognized this past March for 15 years of service to FBLA. She also was recognized in May for 25 years of service to School District 145.
Murleen Bellinger received her Business Education degree from Kearney State College (now UNK). She received her Master's degree in Business Education in 1990.
Mrs. Bellinger was named the National Business Education Teacher of the year in April 2007. She currently serves as the past-president of the Nebraska Business Education Association. She was selected as the chair of the 2008 Mountain-Plains Business Education Association Conference. 
Philosophy of Education
Education is the most powerful event in one’s life that any individual will ever encounter. Getting a quality education is so important in an individual’s success in life. Everyone deserves to learn and become a successful individual.
I want my students to be able to acquire useful skills and knowledge that will help them out in the “real world.” On the other hand, I believe that a student needs to meet you half way and do their part in the learning process. Not only do educators teach students knowledge, they also help develop attitudes and behaviors, which will assist them in achieving their full potential.
I believe in treating everyone fairly.
I believe that a teacher is a role model for their students, and thus should follow the characteristics inherent in a role model.
Affliations:
- Nebraska State Business Education Association--Registration Chair, 1992; Capitol District Representative 1994-96; MPBEA and NBEA Awards Chair, 1997-2001; Membership Director and Nebraska Representative to MPBEA Board, 2001–2004; President-elect, 2004-2005; President, 2005-2006; Past-president, 2006-2007
- Mountain-Plains Business Education Association, Chair of the 2008 Conference
- National Business Education Association
- Waverly Education Association, Building Representative, 1984-1985; Public Relations Committee
- Nebraska State Education Association
- National Education Association
- Delta Pi Epsilon, Corresponding Secretary, 1993-1996; Vice-President, 1996-97, President 1997-98; Past President 1998-99
- Nebraska Educational Technology Association
- Association of Career and Technical Education
- Nebraska Association of Career and Technical Education
Awards Received:
- ACTEN Outstanding Division Teacher of the Year in Business Education, 2006
- Second Place in M-PBEA Share-an-idea Award, 2006
- NSBEA Outstanding Secondary Business Education Teacher, 2004
- 5-year 4-H Leader Pin, 2004
- Empire Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals, 2006-2007
- BEST Award Recipient -1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
- Third Place in Mountain-Plains Business Education Association Share-an-idea Award, 2003
- Recognized for 10 years as an adviser for FBLA, 2003
- First Place in Mountain-Plains Business Education Association Share-An-Idea, 2000
- Outstanding DPE Educator of Nebraska, 1999
- Honorable Mention in Mountain-Plains Business Education Share-An-Idea, 1999
- Second Place in Mountain-Plains Business Education Association Share-An-Idea, 1995
- Second Place in Mountain-Plains Business Education Association Share-An-Idea, 1994
- Third Place in Mountain-Plains Business Education Association Share-An-Idea,1993
- Outstanding Service and Education Award from Waverly Future Business Leaders of America
Presentations Given:
- NCE Conference, Assessment Strategies, June 2005
- M-PBEA Conference, iMovie2 Share-an-idea Award, June 2004
- NSBEA Fall Conference, iMovie2 Share-an-idea Award, October 2003
- M-PBEA Conference, Weaving Your Web, June 2002
- NSBEA Spring Conference, Assessment, March 2000???
- M-PBEA Conference, Promotional Strategies, June 1999
- INVEST Conference, Promotional Strategies, June 1999
- NSBEA Spring Conference, Promotional Strategies, March 1999
- Columbus Tech Fair, mPower® Presentation, February 1997
- Crete Tech Fair, mPower® Presentation, September 1997
- Delta Pi Epsilon Winter Activity, 1993, Share-an-Idea Winning Project
- School District #145 In-Service, Introduction to Microsoft Works, 1991
- Eastern Midlands Conference In-Service, February, 1990, Update on Apple Works 3.0
- Delta Pi Epsilon Summer Conference, 1986, Overview of the Introduction to Business Handbook
Past and Present Community Involvement:
- 4-H Leader, 1999-2005
- Girl Scouts Volunteer, 1999-2000
- Church Evangel Committee, 2004 to present
- Church Audit Committee, 1995-97, Chair 1997
- Church Staff/Parish Relations Committee, 1997-99
- Cub Scout Pack 76 Treasurer, 1991-1993
- Vacation Bible School Teacher
- Vacation Bible School co-director (1993)
- Church Memorial Committee, 1989-1991 and 1999-present; secretary
- Waverly Women’s Softball Team, Treasurer/Secretary, 1984-1985
- Park Committee, City of Waverly, 1982-1984
Waverly High
School, District 145, Waverly, Nebraska
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Educational Service Unit #6, Milford, Nebraska
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