OUR PRINCIPAL

A Welcome Message from the Principal.....

Welcome to the Bryan Middle School webpage and to the 2020-2021 school year. I am beginning my 1st year as Principal of Bryan Middle and I am proud to serve our Bryan Middle staff, students, parents, and community.

We hope that this webpage will assist you in keeping up with all of the outstanding activities and programs that are constantly on-going throughout the school year. Our motto is BEAR P.R.I.D.E. (Peers Respecting Individuality, Diversity, and Excellence). Our mission is to create high school readiness through a rigorous and respectful learning environment. We are proud of our school and strive to provide the best educational experience possible for all of our students.

We have an "open door" here at BMS and encourage you to make a difference in your child’s education by building good relationships with your child's teachers and other staff members. Take an active role in your child's education by creating an environment at home that stresses the value of education and provides a quiet place for reading or studying.

Close cooperation between the home and school is essential to promote the best interests of our students. Our goal is to provide an outstanding education and environment that will prepare our students for high school and beyond. We need your help, support, and involvement. We encourage and welcome your visit.

As you can see, we just completed a $19 million dollar renovation this year. It has been 54 years since our building has received upgrades and we now have updated classrooms, upgrades, and improvements to our learning environment.  We are also excited about our partnership with The Boys and Girls Club and the addition of a Teen Center which opened in  August of 2019. Great things are happening at Bryan Middle! Great Futures Start Here!

We are constantly striving to improve our school and value the input of our students, parents, and community. Please feel free to visit Bryan Middle School, call the school at 531-299-2300 or contact us through this website. We have also established twitter @OPS_BryanMiddle and facebook pages to help us promote the great things happening at Bryan Middle School. Please check those resources out as well.

Assistant Principal
Activity/Athletic Director

Welcome to Bryan Middle School!

My name is Phillip Taylor and I am one of the assistant principals at Bryan Middle School and I also serve as our school's Activities Director. In addition to supporting teachers and students in the classroom, I also support student-athletes, coaches, and activity sponsors in offering quality after school opportunities for all. I look forward to meeting you this year!

I have over 20 years experience in the education field as a teacher, instructor, coach, and administrator. Each year brings many new and exciting challenges that keep me coming back! Bryan Middle is truly a caring and supportive middle school that takes great P.R.I.D.E. in preparing students for high school and beyond! I'm very fortunate to have the opportunity each and every day to work with great young people and adults who support this mission.

Please feel free to contact me by phone or email, or just stop by! Here's to an amazing academic year!

Assistant Principal/Data Administrator

I am thrilled to be a Bear! My name is Amy Williams, I have worked for the Omaha Public Schools for 20 years. I love school, reading, and being active outdoors. It is my privilege to work with the students, staff, and parents in the Bryan Middle community. I am here to support YOU, so please don't hesitate to reach out if there is anything you need (531.299.9752 or amy.williams@ops.org).

Dean of Students

Hello! I am Megan Morgan, the Dean of Students at Bryan Middle School. The 2020-2021 school year will mark my sixth year as Dean. I will be working with the 7B/8B teams and look forward to working with new 7th graders! Previous to the Dean position, I served as a vocal music teacher at Bryan Middle School for 12 years. I was born and raised in Omaha and I am proud to say that I have attended Omaha Public Schools K-12! I graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2003, and from Concordia University in 2012. 

When I am not at school, I enjoy family time with my husband, daughters and son. I love playing the piano, singing, painting, and baking. The focus for myself and my students is...Check Yourself! Are you putting your best foot forward in school, in your friendships, at home? 

I am honored to continue to serve the students, staff, parents, and community of Bryan Middle School.  

Please feel free to call (531-299-2309) email (Megan.Morgan@ops.org) or stop by the school if you have any questions for me, or just to say hello! Bear P.R.I.D.E.!

My name is Jessica Korth and I am Bryan Middle School's Instructional Facilitator. My role is to support teachers and their instruction. I work with teachers to help them incorporate research-based instructional practice and the professional reflection process regarding their classroom practices. Instructional Facilitators align professional development to the school's improvement plan while monitoring implementation during coaching visits. My other role is supporting school data and organizing student testing for the district and state. This includes NWEA/MAP (growth test) and the NSCAS (state test). 

I am starting my 23rd year with Omaha Public Schools, 21 of them being a Bryan Bear! I received my undergraduate degree from Wayne State College in Elementary Education, my Middle-Level Endorsement from UNO, my Masters in the Art of Teaching Mathematics from UNL, and my Master of Education in Teaching and Leadership from Midland University. I have my National Board Teaching Certificate in Mathematics. I also work as an adjunct professor at UNO and Bellevue University. In my free time I enjoy reading, PiYo, hanging out with my family, and playing with my two chihuahuas and cat.

Instructional Facilitator

My name is Brianna Walentine, and I am an Instructional Facilitator at Bryan Middle School. My role is to support teachers, their instruction, and improving outcomes for students. I support teachers as they focus on teaching and learning through research-based instructional practices, professional learning, and reflection to improve student outcomes. Instructional Facilitators align professional development to the school's improvement plan while monitoring implementation during coaching visits. My other role is organizing family engagement nights.  

I am starting my 16th year with Omaha Public Schools. This is my first year as a Bryan Bear and I am so excited to be here! I have taught middle school science for the past 15 years. I received my undergraduate degree from Hillsdale College in History/Chemistry, my secondary-teaching certification from College of St. Mary’s, my Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction and my TESOL from Concordia University. I also coach girls swimming here at Bryan Middle and am the assistant varsity swimming coach for Omaha South. In my free time I enjoy camping, spending time with my family, and playing with my two English mastiffs.