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Alumni Spotlight — Mark Aschenbrenner, Waterloo High School Class of 1981
Following graduation from Waterloo High School in 1981, Mark Aschenbrenner attended Buena Vista and earned a bachelor’s degree in 1993. Furthering his education even more, he earned a Master’s degree from UNO in 1996. Mark is currently a middle school science teacher and has taught in Omaha Public Schools for the past thirty years. Mark…
Meet the Board: Janae Robinson, Director
DC West Schools Foundation is operated by a volunteer Board of Directors. Meet the board members making things happen behind the scenes! What led you to want to join the board?As a new member, I’m excited to serve and help our schools, staff, students and community! What do you enjoy doing outside of your board…
Meet the Board: Traci Gratopp, Director
DC West Schools Foundation is operated by a volunteer Board of Directors. Meet the board members making things happen behind the scenes! Traci Gratopp, Director What led you to want to join the board? I was a public-school special education teacher for many years. I think the DC West Schools Foundation can offer a variety…
Alumni Spotlight — Gerardo Najera-Preciado, DC West Class of 2015
Gerardo Najera attended DC West High School for his Senior year and graduated in 2015. During his time at DC West, he ran on the cross country and track teams. In cross country, he medaled at the State competition and was selected for All-State in Class C. After graduation, Gerardo attended Iowa Western followed by…