A former French teacher at Norris Middle and principal at Benson High, Tom Wagner understands what it takes to make a lasting impact on students. Today, he draws on more than 30 years of experience in Omaha Public Schools to recruit educators who will make a difference in the lives of our students.
“If I can get an Omaha Public Schools graduate back to the school they graduated from, that does so much for building culture and school spirit,” said Wagner, Talent Services secondary certified hiring coordinator.
Wagner recalls an unexpected encounter with a former student during a recruiting call with student teachers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. What he didn’t know beforehand was that Eric Jacob, a former student of his, was among the attendees…