Contact Us
Assistance is provided by the following Nebraska Department of Education staff. Contact information and a description of services available are included.
Vacant – Nebraska School Safety & Security Director
Services:
- Information on School Safety Plans
- Psychological First Aid Training
- Threat Assessment Training
- Standard Response Protocol Training
- Safety Standards
- School Safety and Security in Nebraska
Cesar Torres – Bullying and Cyber-bullying research associate
Phone: 402-471-0986
E-mail: cesar.torres@nebraska.gov
Services:
- Help with bullying and cyber-bullying phone calls and emails
- Help with research and resources about bullying and cyber-bullying
Scott Stemper – Emergency Operations Planning Specialist
Phone: 402-309-4053
E-mail: scott.stemper@nebraska.gov
Services:
- Provide leadership and guidance for emergency operations planning in schools
- Assist with the development and effectiveness of emergency operations safety and security plans
Jordan Wilson – Grants Program Specialist
Phone: 531-510-7657
Email: jordan.wilson@nebraska.gov
- Assist with the development and effectiveness of emergency operations safety and security plans
- Assist with grants coordination
Kimberly Jacobson – Suicide Prevention Specialist
E-mail: SuicidePrevention@nebraska.gov
Services:
- Assist schools with questions regarding required annual suicide prevention training
- Assist school staff in identifying signs and symptoms of suicidal behavior
Sally Carlson – Psychological First Aid Lead
E-mail: PFA@nebraska.gov
Services:
- Assist schools with questions regarding crisis teams
- Assist school staff with questions regarding crisis response using Psychological First Aid
Carey McCoy – School Safety Program Associate
Phone: 402-219-2086
E-mail: carey.mccoy@nebraska.gov
Services:
- Contact for information on scheduled training or workshops
- Grant support and Psychological First Aid support
Extended NDE Partners:
Office of Coordinated Student Support Services
Office Administrator: Zainab Rida, 402-471-4620
Vacant
Health/Physical Education
Donna Hoffman
Ph: 402-471-4811
E-Mail: donna.hoffman@nebraska.gov
PBiS: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support
Contact Amy Rhone for information 402-471-4323