PRINCIPAL

Welcome Patriots!

I am excited to serve as the Principal of Nathan Hale Middle School and am proud to serve the Nathan Hale community. Our mission is to achieve academic growth and create a community of productive citizens that competes globally. The diversity of our population is a true reflection of the make-up of our community and the world around us. We must establish an environment where everyone demonstrates respect for one another and an appreciation for diversity. Our individual experiences and gifts are our biggest strength.

The staff here at Nathan Hale works hard to provide numerous learning opportunities to prepare students to be successful in high school and to be college and career ready. We recognize the different educational needs of students and address those issues through instruction. We also fulfill students’ needs by providing a positive learning atmosphere built on positive relationships among staff, students, and parents. We are proud of our school and strive to provide the best educational experience possible for all of our students. We strive each day to prepare our learners today to be leaders tomorrow.

At Nathan Middle School we strongly believe that it takes a village to raise a child. We encourage parents to be involved. Please attend and participate in school activities. Do not hesitate to reach out to the school if we can be of assistance. We are here to support the success of all students. We look forward to working with you and your student to help them be successful.

We thank you for choosing Nathan Hale Middle School and we look forward to a successful year.

Christopher Humphries, Principal

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Anton Schmidt has served the Nathan Hale community as the Assistant Principal/Data Processor since the 2017-18 school year.  He has been a proud educator in the Omaha Public Schools since the 2005-06 school year.  Prior to becoming a Patriot, Mr. Schmidt was a social studies teacher, coach, and dean of students at Lewis and Clark Middle School.  He moved to Omaha from Williston, North Dakota in 2001 to pursue his bachelor's degree in education from the University of Nebraska-Omaha, where he earned his master's degree in education administration as well.  Mr. Schmidt's wife is also an educator in OPS, and he has a son and daughter who are OPS students.  He enjoys spending time with friends and family, being outdoors, wellness, and athletics.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

Ayesha Station is the Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Nathan Hale, where she has served for the past three years. She has worked in the Omaha Public School District for over six years as a Business Teacher, Dean of Students, and DECA Sponsor. Ms. Station has also worked in a variety of industries for companies such as: Kraft Foods, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, and former Omaha Mayor, Mike Fahey. Ms. Station has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, a Master’s in Public Administration, and a Master of Science in Secondary Education from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She is currently working on her dissertation as she completes her Doctorate in Education Administration. Ms. Station has two daughters, Mya and Grace. In her spare time, she enjoys working out, traveling, and spending time with her girls.

DEAN OF STUDENTS

Mr. Waller serves as the Dean of Students at Nathan Hale. Mr. Waller was born and raised in Newark, NJ, and is married to the lovely Mrs. Waller, who serves as the Dean of Students at Alfonza Davis. They have two daughters together, Andrea and Natalia. Mr. Waller was a fifth-grade teacher at Boyd and Druid Hill elementaries, and worked as a sixth grade ELA teacher for Alfonza Davis Middle School before becoming the Dean of Students at Nathan Hale. Prior to becoming an educator, Mr. Waller worked in the behavioral health field for over 15 years, most notably Boys Town, and DHHS. Mr. Waller has a BA in English, a MA in Elementary Education, and a MA in Education Administration. Mr. Waller has a passion for teaching, and he believes all students can succeed. Mr. Waller works diligently with teachers, students, and families to ensure the success of all students at Nathan Hale. During his leisure time, Mr. Waller enjoys spending time with his family.

INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITATOR

Mr. Samson works as an Instructional Facilitator at Nathan Hale. He is a proud Omaha Public Schools graduate. During his time at Nathan Hale, Mr. Samson has taught English-Language Arts, Poetry, Journalism, Film Studies, and 7^th Grade Science. You can find Mr. Samson coaching teachers in classrooms, scheduling testing for the building, or solving technology issues for students and staff.