Contact Us

Adult Education/GED®

Walk-ins are by appointment only. Diploma/Transcripts will be issued no sooner than 48 hours after passing all of the tests.

Nebraska Department of Education
PO Box 94987
Lincoln, NE 68509
FAX: 402/471-0117

GED® Office
For GED Information, Transcripts & Diploma requests, contact Cindy Heiser (cindy.heiser@nebraska.gov)

Tate Lauer
Nebraska GED® Administrator
Phone: 402/471-4807
tate.lauer@nebraska.gov

Shirley Gruntorad (out on medical leave from June 2 to July 13 – contact cindy.heiser@nebraska.gov)
GED® Assistant
Phone: 402/471-2475  Cell: 402/310-0946
shirley.gruntorad@nebraska.gov


Adult Education Office

Tate Lauer
Adult Education State Director
Phone: 402/471-4807
tate.lauer@nebraska.gov

Carla Stucky Shuck
Program Consultant
Phone: 402-499-0313
carla.stuckyshuck@nebraska.gov

Laura Ruppert
Program Specialist
Phone: 402/326-2679
laura.ruppert@nebraska.gov

Cindy Heiser
Program Assistant
Phone: 402/432-1452
cindy.heiser@nebraska.gov

Updated May 29, 2026 8:55am