GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A fan favorite at Engleman Elementary School is being recognized at the state level as the Nebraska Elementary P.E. Teacher of the Year.

Brian Caspar has welcomed students in and out of his gym for more than 20 years at Engleman.

“Seeing the kids and their faces light up when they come to P.E., it’s a break for them from the classroom,” said Caspar. “They get to get up, they get to move, they get to learn some skills, they get some exercise, but the smiles is what makes it all worth it.”

Caspar is one of the longest-serving P.E. teachers in the district, but when it comes to Engleman, he has quite the history with the school.

“Well, I went to school here at Engleman way back in the day when I was in elementary school. So to come back was a shock for me, but

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