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About Us

Mission & History

NCNS exists to…

• Promote excellence in education
• Help families choose the best school for them
• Support nonpublic school leaders & teams
• Build bridges between public & nonpublic education entities
• Partner with like-minded groups to advance nonpublic education
• Highlight nonpublic & public educational responsibilities
• Improve education for all
• Defend education freedom & school autonomy

We are the official state affiliate of the Council for American Private Education.

Board of Directors

  • Bob Ziegler

    President — Lutheran Congregation of the Missouri Synod Central Officer Representative

  • Tim Hekrdle

    Vice President — Rural Education Representative

  • Dr. Anthony Williams

    Treasurer — Douglas County Representative

  • Dan Sievert

    Secretary -
    Lutheran School Administrators Representative

  • Jeremy Ekeler

    Parent Representative

  • Mark L’Heureux

    At Large Board Member

  • Open Seat

    Lancaster County Representative

  • Maru Whitmore

    Parent Representative

  • Tom Venzor

    Nebraska Catholic Conference Representative

  • Fr. Lawrence Stoley

    Catholic School Superintendents Representative

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