Deb Reiman
Deb is the Administrator for Sixpence Childcare Partnerships, a federally funded grant through a subaward from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to Nebraska Children and Families Foundation. This grant utilizes Child Care Development Funds allocated to school districts to support early childhood initiatives. Deb has dedicated the past 30 years to Early Childhood Education, with a strong focus on improving the quality of care for infants and toddlers. She oversees programs that are committed to providing high-quality, developmentally appropriate care and learning experiences for young children, with an emphasis on creating environments that nurture cognitive, social, and emotional development during the critical early years.
Deb earned her degree in Elementary Education from Nebraska Wesleyan and later obtained her Early Childhood Endorsement from Peru State College. She went on to earn a Master of Arts in Leadership from Doane University. Throughout her career, Deb has been deeply involved in early childhood program administration, staff development, and the implementation of evidence-based practices such as the Pyramid Model. She has worked with many school districts in Nebraska to improve early care and education settings and ensure they meet the needs of both children and families.
Before transitioning into administration, Deb spent time as an elementary teacher in Weeping Water, where she met her husband, Kevin. Her passion for early childhood education led her to open a licensed home childcare, which she operated for ten years while raising her four biological children. Deb is also the former owner and operator of Little Learners Preschool, a Rule 11 Private Preschool Program in Auburn, Nebraska, and served as Program Coordinator for Auburn Public Schools' Sixpence and Child Care Partnership Programs.
As an advocate for professional development, Deb works to ensure that early childhood educators have access to training and resources that help them provide the best possible care and education for young children. Her leadership in early childhood programs is driven by a commitment to family engagement, quality improvement, and the continuous advancement of policies that support the well-being of infants and toddlers.
Deb and her husband, Kevin, have been married for 28 years and live in Weeping Water. Together, they have 12 children—four biological children and eight children they adopted through foster care. Deb is deeply passionate about raising children who have experienced trauma, and she focuses on helping them build resilience and strength in the face of their challenges. By providing a loving, stable environment, Deb and Kevin teach their children how to heal, grow, and thrive despite their past experiences. Family is a top priority for Deb and Kevin, and their family also includes three grandchildren. Their dedication to fostering and adopting children reflects their commitment to giving every child the support and opportunities they need to flourish in a nurturing, supportive home.
