PRINCIPAL

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Joe Jacoby is honored to serve as the Assistant Principal at Conestoga Elementary, bringing 20 years of experience with Omaha Public Schools. He has taught 3rd through 6th grades at Springlake Magnet, Liberty Elementary, and Wakonda Elementary, and most recently served five years as Principal of Springville Elementary. Passionate about student engagement, positive school culture, and collaborative learning, Mr. Jacoby is committed to ensuring every child feels valued and supported in reaching their full potential. He looks forward to partnering with students, families, and staff to make Conestoga a place where every learner can thrive

INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITATOR

Francie Smith 

Upon graduating from UNO in 1999 she found a home at Conestoga. Currently she holds the title of Instructional Facilitator, but she has served as a 4th grade, 5th grade and 6th grade teacher.

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

My name is Jillian Johnson. I have the pleasure of being the school counselor here a Conestoga. My role is helping students and their families through their educational journey through social and emotional learning and transitioning to the next grade level. I am originally from Florida and moved to Omaha last year! I love working with kids and seeing the growth they can make in just a year! I offer individual and group services for our students, as well as guidance lessons once every 10 cycle days.  We work on emotional regulation skills, bullying, internet safety, and transitioning to the next grade; just to name a few! You can reach me at jillian.johnson1@ops.org or by phone at (402) 819-9859 if you have any questions or concerns. I am excited to be a Pioneer and to work with your family! 

SOCIAL WORKER

My name is Allie Van Houten and I am the school Social Worker at Conestoga. This is my 3^rd year at Conestoga! My role is to be a link between the student, home, school, and community by providing direct and indirect services. I work to promote and support students’ academic, social and emotional success. A few things that are a part of my role are: meet with students both individually and in groups (social skills, emotional regulation, friendship skills, etc.), refer families to community resources, help families learn how to best support their student and follow school policies, skill building, and crisis assessment and interventions. 

EARLY CHILDHOOD COACH

I am Micaela Dobbins. I have been at Conestoga for 15 years! I taught in kindergarten before moving to the early childhood coach position! I mainly support our littlest learner here at Conestoga, but do support in grades k-2 as well. I absolutely adore Conestoga, our families, and our learners! I love watching our students from the age of 3 all the way to 6^th grade graduation and beyond! If you ever have a question regarding early childhood or our family engagement opportunities, please reach out to me by email!