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Mr. Darren Rasmussen

Mr. Darren Rasmussen

Principal

Phone: 531-299-2584

Email: Darren.Rasmussen@ops.org

It's an honor to lead Burke High School as Principal. My wife Debbie and I have two sons who graduated from Burke High School in 2017 and 2019 and we have been living within this community for 20 years. This is my 33rd year working with students and families of the Omaha Public Schools. Burke High School has a strong tradition of Loyalty, Integrity, and Honor within our academics, athletics, and activities. I look forward to building on those traditions of excellence. I'm proud to be a Bulldog! 

Degrees and Certifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Education; University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1993
  • Master of Science in Educational Administration; University of Nebraska-Omaha, 1998
Assistant Principal

Mrs. Sara Evans

Assistant Principal

Phone: 531-299-5590

Email: Sara.Evans@ops.org

Mrs. Sara Evans has been with Omaha Public Schools since 2013. She is a proud alum of Omaha Central High School. She was born and raised in Omaha and is proud of the work Omaha Public Schools is doing! While at Central High School, she served as a French Teacher, coach, Dean of Students, and Assistant Athletic Director. It is her pleasure to serve as the Assistant Principal - Data Processor/Academics at Burke High. Burke has a long history of Loyalty, Integrity, and Honor, all which are taught through the engaging, rigorous, and rewarding Academies at Burke. She is excited to continue to carry out these traditions and being a Bulldog! 

Degrees and Certifications:

  • Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Education/French
  • Creighton University, 2013
  • Masters of Education and Leadership
  • Midland University, 2016
  • Administrative Certificate
  • Principal 7-12 Certificate
Dr. Veronica "Roni" Huerta

Dr. Veronica "Roni" Huerta

Assistant Principal

Phone: 531-299-7702

Email: Veronica.Huerta@ops.org

Dr. Veronica “Roni” Huerta has been with Omaha Public Schools since 1990. We welcome Dr. Huerta's experience and leadership as our Assistant Principal and Athletic Director. While at South High, she served as a physical education teacher and coach, a curriculum specialist, an athletic director, and as assistant principal and data processor.  Dr. Huerta earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education and Coaching from the University of Iowa, a Master’s in Technology in Education from Lesley College, and a Doctorate Degree in Educational Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 

Ms. Michele Stogdill

Ms. Michele Stogdill

Assistant Principal

Phone: 531-299-3894

Email: Michele.Stogdill@ops.org

In 2017, I started at Burke High School as a Dean of Students and Assistant Athletic Aide. Prior to moving into school administration, I worked for 25 years in Missouri as a classroom teacher of social studies. I have coached varsity volleyball, basketball, sponsored student council and currently serve as an Assistant Principal/Director of Activities.  Burke has an outstanding tradition of excellence in academics, activities, and athletics and I am honored to be a Burke Bulldog.

Degrees and Certifications:

  • Bachelors in History from Buena Vista College, 1992
  • Masters in Secondary Administration from Central Missouri State, 2001
  • Masters in Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis in Social Studies from University of Missouri, 2003

Burke High Leadership Team