Benjamin Thorson

I am from Omaha, Nebraska and have lived here most of my life. I had the opportunity to live overseas in Ukraine for my senior year of high school which sparked my interest in learning about other cultures. In college, I received my bachelor's degree in international studies from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Figuring out the next step in life, I eventually worked for several years as an English Language and Job Readiness instructor at a local Refugee resettlement agency. I started working at Omaha Public Schools in late October 2023. My role is an English Language Parental Liaison and I help refugees and migrants improve their English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. It has been wonderful to help them grow in their confidence in interacting in the community.  Welcome to our Program!