OMAHA, Neb. — A North Omaha street corner has become a lasting tribute to an educator whose impact will live on for generations.
The intersection of 26th Street is now also known as Robert Faulkner Way, honoring a man who dedicated 40 years to educating, coaching and mentoring Omaha’s youth — including 15 years as principal of Father Flanagan High School, now Blackburn High School.
For his loved ones, the street renaming is more than a sign. It’s a legacy he once joked about — now a reality his family can cherish forever.
“Prior to him passing away, he would always joke about wanting the street named after him,” said Faulkner’s niece, Andrea Foster…