Staff

Lisabeth Wissink is one of the Vocal Music Directors at Lincoln East High School, a position she has held since the fall of 2016. At East, Miss Wissink works with Treble Choir, Philharmonic Orchestra, Eclipse, East Singers, Chamber Strings, Express, and Elevation. In addition, she is the Music Director for East’s musicals. Originally from Lincoln, Nebraska, Miss Wissink received her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Outside of teaching, Lisabeth enjoys traveling with family and friends, spending time with a good book, and building Lego sets. 

Sam Klemme is one of the Vocal Music Directors at Lincoln East High School. At East, Mr. Klemme works with Bass Choir, Elegance, Elation (Unified Music), East Singers, and Express. Sam earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Outside of teaching, Sam enjoys playing video games, listening to music, and spending time with his cat, Jiji.

Micah Friesen is the Assistant Show Choir Director at Lincoln East High School. A former Spartan himself, Mr. Friesen received his degree in Music Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. While at Lincoln East, Mr. Friesen was a member of various musical ensembles, including Elevation, Express, marching band, Jazz Choir, & East Singers. Mr. Friesen currently works as a Worship Resident at Citylight Lincoln Church. Outside of teaching and leading worship, Micah enjoys watching football and hanging out with family and friends. 

Mr. Whitman is in his twenty-something year with Lincoln Public Schools, teaching orchestras at Lincoln East High School and Lux Middle School and assisting bands at East. As department chair, he also orders pencils, post-its, and piccolos.

Mr. Whitman received B.M. degrees in cello performance and music education from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville in 1986, and his M.M. degree in instrumental conducting from the UNL in 1991. He is also an active member of the First Evangelical Free Church in Lincoln, and enjoys being home with his wife, Julie and their three kids, Mallory, Isaac, and Jayne. He loves pineapple, basketball, can moonwalk, and once almost poked his eye out with the baton.