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, East Singers, Eclipse, Philharmonic Orchestra, Chamber Strings, Express, and show band Espionage. In addition, she is the Music Director of 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, Miss Wissink enjoys traveling with family and friends, reading books & building Lego sets. 

Sam Klemme is one of the Vocal Music Directors at Lincoln East High School, a position he has held since the fall of 2024. Mr. Klemme teaches Bass Choir, Blue Shades, Elation (Unified Choir), Singers, Express, Elevation, and the show band Espionage. Raised in Omaha, Nebraska, Mr. Klemme received his Bachelor's degree in Music Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Outside of teaching, Mr. Klemme enjoys playing video games & listening to new music.

Jennifer Aliwarga-Carlson has served as a collaborative pianist at East since Fall 2017. Originally from Jakarta, Indonesia, Mrs. Aliwarga-Carlson holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Piano Performance from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. At East, she accompanies several ensembles, including Treble Choir, Blue Shades, Singers, Eclipse, Express, Philharmonic Orchestra, and the show band Espionage. She is also the production accompanist for East’s Fall Musical and plays in the pit orchestra during performances. In addition, Mrs. Aliwarga-Carlson teaches private piano lessons and is an active musician in the community. Outside of her musical work, she enjoys spending time with her toddler daughter, experimenting in the kitchen, and tackling DIY home projects with her husband.