Magis in Omaha, NE

Home Base for Magis: Omaha

As the birthplace of the Magis Catholic Teacher Corps, Omaha holds a special place in the story of Magis. The Omaha community began with the program’s first cohort and has grown alongside Magis for more than two decades, creating deep roots in Catholic education throughout the Archdiocese of Omaha.

Today, Magis teachers serve in Catholic elementary and secondary schools across the Omaha area, continuing a long tradition of bringing their gifts, energy, and commitment to students and school communities. Over the years, Magis teachers have served in schools throughout the archdiocese, and many alumni have chosen to remain in Catholic education as teachers, principals, and leaders.

Life in Omaha also provides a unique connection to the larger Magis family. With Creighton University nearby and a strong network of Magis alumni throughout the city, teachers are surrounded by a community that extends well beyond their own cohort. They live together in intentional Christian community while navigating teaching, graduate school, faith, friendships, and life in a city filled with everything from the College World Series and Creighton athletics to local restaurants, neighborhoods, and community events.

Perhaps one of the most meaningful parts of the Omaha story is seeing the Magis mission come full circle. Some recent Magis teachers were once students of Magis educators themselves—a powerful reminder that the impact of one teacher can extend far beyond a single classroom or school year.

Omaha may be the home base of Magis, but its story continues to be written by each new generation of educators who chooses to teach, serve, and grow here.

Forming Teachers. Serving Students. Transforming Communities.

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Omahah Magis Community group photo outdoors

Elizabeth (Liz) Duffy, C24, M.S. in Educational Specialist Areas

  • Undergrad: Dakota Wesleyan University
  • Placement: Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School, 2nd Grade

Joshua Kersch, C24, M.Ed. in Secondary Teaching

  • Undergrad: University of Nebraska-Omaha
  • Placement: Dual Language Academy, Social Studies

Broc Evitch, C25, M.Ed. in Secondary School Teaching

  • Undergrad: Creighton University
  • Placement: Roncalli Catholic High School, Art

Flannery Fangman, C25, M.Ed. in Secondary School Teaching

  • Undergrad: University of Notre Dame
  • Placement: St. Margaret Mary School, Middle School Religion

Emilee (Emi) Hercules, C25, M.S. in Educational Leadership

  • Undergrad: Saint Louis University
  • Placement: All Saints Catholic School (CUES), Middle School ELA

Molly Kimmey, C25, M.S. in Educational Specialist Areas

  • Undergrad: Rockhurst University
  • Placement: St. Pius X / St. Leo School, 3rd Grade

Magis CTC Contact Info

Creighton University
Education Department

Eppley Building
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178

Phone: 402.280.3491
Fax: 402.280.1117
magisctc@creighton.edu

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UCCE

Magis is a member of the University Consortium for Catholic Education (UCCE). This consortium seeks to establish and support a growing cadre of colleges and universities as they design and implement graduate teaching service programs.