Superintendent

E-Mail: madler@ralstonschools.org
Phone: 402-898-3408

EDUCATION:

University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182
Educational Doctorate in Educational Administration
Conferred: December 2008

University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NE 68849
Master of Arts in Educational Administration
Conferred: May 1996

Kearney State College, Kearney, NE 68849
Bachelor of Arts in Education
Conferred: May 1991
Field endorsement in Industrial Technology Education

STRENGTHS:

Includer, Positivity, Discipline, Arranger, Strategic

EXPERIENCE:

Superintendent of Schools
Ralston Public Schools—District #54 (7/2012 - present)
Ralston, NE 68127
Supervisor: Board of Education

Assistant Superintendent for Business Services
Ralston Public Schools—District #54 (7/2008 - 6/2012)
Ralston, NE 68127
Supervisor: Dr. Jerry Riibe, Superintendent

High School Principal
Nebraska City Public Schools--District #111 (8/2000 - 7/2008)
Nebraska City, NE 68410
Supervisor: Dr. Keith Rohwer, Superintendent

Secondary Principal--Activities Director—Drafting Instructor
Elgin Public Schools--District #18 (8/1995 - 5/2000)
Elgin, NE 68636
Supervisor: Mr. Dwaine Uttecht, Superintendent

Industrial Technology Instructor--Head Football Coach
Petersburg Public Schools--District #36 (8/91 - 5/95)
Petersburg, NE 68652
Supervisor: Mrs. Mary Thieman, Principal

Nebraska Army National Guard (5/87 - 5/93)
Company D, 2-134 IN. (M) Hastings, NE 68901
Sergeant (E-5), Squad Leader Position
Honorable Discharge

ORGANIZATIONS:

Nebraska Council of School Administrators
Nebraska Association of School Business Officials
Association of School Business Officials International
National Association of Secondary School Principals (Associate Member)
Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce
Ralston City Council Sports Committee Voting Member
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

OFFICES & HONORS:

AdvancED--North Central Association/Commission on Accreditation and
School Improvement--Nebraska State Council Member (2002-2011)
Nebraska Association of School Business Officials—Secretary (2012-Present)
Nebraska Council on Teacher Education--Council Member (2005-Present)
Nebraska Council on Teacher Education—Committee Chair (2010-Present)
NJUMP State Council Member (2008-Present)
NJUMP State Council Member Gas Purchasing Committee (2011-Present)
Executive Council-Arbor Day Planning & Administration (Past Duty)
Executive Council-People United for Families Organization (2000-2008)
Council President-First Evangelical Lutheran Church- (Past Duty)
Nebraska Educational Leadership Institute Inaugural Class (2003-2004)
Challenge Course Facilitator at Camp Catron Retreat Center—Past Duty

EXTERNAL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT VISITATION TEAMS:

Gretna Public Schools—AdvancED Readiness Visit Chair (April 2009)
Bellevue Public Schools—AdvancED Team Member ( September 2009)
Hastings Public Schools—AdvancED Team Vice Chair (November 2010)
Westside High School—AdvancED Team Chair (March 2011)
Bennington Public Schools—AdvancED Team Vice Chair (February 2012)
Weeping Water Public Schools—Frameworks Team Chair (February 2012)