The Benson staff is one of but a few in the state and nation that has undergone extensive inservice and training to begin preparing students for the future.  The Benson Careers 2000 effort has been a total staff commitment to teach courses in a more relevant manner and to help students understand the career demands of the next century.  In addition, all staff members serve as student advisors to help every student become a successful contributor to the school.  Many teachers have been recognized locally and nationally for outstanding classroom instruction and dedication to their students.

Buffett Award Winners
Mary Alice Kubovy	Pat Holston				Bob Frank
Pat Kennedy	Myrna Lierz				Jeri Mitchell
Michelle Bluford	Astra Patterson				Cheri Helmer-Riensche
Lisa Helmick	Hugh Lawson
A+ Award For Excellence And Innovative Teaching
Gloria Epps
KPTM Coach Of the Year, 1994-95
Pat Holston
Ike Friedman Teacher Leader Award
Jan Zanders
PTSA's Outstanding Teacher of the Year
Michelle Bluford		Tom Costanzo		Curt Englund
Gloria Epps		Bob Frank		Pat Holston
Saundra Kourey		Mary Alice Kubovy		Millie Lemon
Karen Link			Jeri Mitchell	Astra Patterson
Cheri Helmer-Riensche			Roger Riensche	Jan Zanders
Astra Patterson - Grant winning program - The students investigated turn-of-the century Paris and produced art-nouveau posters in the style of Toulouse-Lautrec.
Jan Zanders K-12 Project Lead Teacher for the Nebraska Math & Science Initiative National "Cool School" Advisor Mary Alice Kubovy Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Math Teaching - 1987 Ike Friedman Leadership Award of Merit - 1994