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An educational leader in public and private schools in Omaha., Dr. Rivers possesses skills in engaging learners, supporting families, cultural proficiency training, staff development, and communicating across all demographics. She also has additional skills in strategic planning, marketing, communications, community building, and facilitation.
Dr. Rivers exemplifies dedication, resiliency, creativity, ethical leadership, and content-writing skills. She is known for her curriculum writing expertise and integration and application of social-emotional and cultural proficiency into teaching all subjects and age groups.
In addition to Everyday Science and Science Support, Dr. Rivers serves on local community nonprofit boards; WhyArts and Omaha STEM Ecosystem. Her expertise in applying principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion provide community-wide support and advocacy.
She graduated from Creighton University with a Masters’ of Science Degree in Administration and Supervision K-8. She also has degrees from University of Nebraska at Omaha; Bachelors in Elementary Education K-6 and Educational Doctorate in Superintendency and Administration and Supervision K-12.
Dr. Rivers is a prolific and accomplished author in both fiction and nonfiction genres. She has publications in the educational field as well as poetic and autobiographical fields.
Dr. Rivers exemplifies dedication, resiliency, creativity, ethical leadership, and content-writing skills. She is known for her curriculum writing expertise and integration and application of social-emotional and cultural proficiency into teaching all subjects and age groups.
In addition to Everyday Science and Science Support, Dr. Rivers serves on local community nonprofit boards; WhyArts and Omaha STEM Ecosystem. Her expertise in applying principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion provide community-wide support and advocacy.
She graduated from Creighton University with a Masters’ of Science Degree in Administration and Supervision K-8. She also has degrees from University of Nebraska at Omaha; Bachelors in Elementary Education K-6 and Educational Doctorate in Superintendency and Administration and Supervision K-12.
Dr. Rivers is a prolific and accomplished author in both fiction and nonfiction genres. She has publications in the educational field as well as poetic and autobiographical fields.
Organization
Everyday Science and Science Support
Barbara Weitz CEC @ Uno 6400 Dodge St. Rm 219
Omaha, NE 68182 402.618.7306 https://www.scienceeveryday.org/about-us
Omaha, NE 68182 402.618.7306 https://www.scienceeveryday.org/about-us

Education:
UNO 1980
Bachelors
Creighton University 1992
M. S. in K-8 Education
UNO 2011
Ed.D. in K-12 Superintendency Educational Administ
Awards:
2004 Fulbright Teaching Abroad
2008 Jewel Jackson McCabe Scholarship for Graduate Stud
Volunteer Work:
WhyArts
2023-Present - serve on Board of Directors
Omaha Ecosystem STEM
Serve on DEI Committee