Wahoo High School Principal
July 01, 2010
Jason Libal, Principal & Activities Director
Wahoo High School
2201 N. Locust
Wahoo, Nebraska 68066
(402) 443-4332
jlibal@esu2.org
Hometown:
Virginia, Nebraska
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (Psychology/Sociology), Peru State College, 1996
7-12 Special Education Endorsement, Peru State College, 1997
Masters of Educational Administration, Concordia University (Seward, NE), 2003
Experience
"I taught grades 7-12 Special Education at Southeast Consolidated High School in Stella, Nebraska, for two years. I was also the head boys basketball coach and head track coach. I came to Wahoo in 1999 as the 6-12 Behavioral Disorder Teacher. In addition, I was the middle school football coach, and assistant basketball and track coach. In 2006 I became the Activities Director and Assistant Principal."
Interesting Facts about Yourself:
"I worked at the Nebraska State Penitentiary in 1996 and 1997. My primary responsibility was tutoring inmates regarding basic life skills and preparation upon leaving incarceration. It was an amazing, rewarding, and frightening experience!"
Role Models:
"My father and mother. My father was my teacher and coach, which wasn't always easy, but a great learning experience. My mother taught me the value of continuing education."
What have been the most significant changes to education in your tenure?
"The growth in technology has been amazing. It has changed how students learn and teachers teach. The resources that students have at their access is truly amazing. Thus, it is crucial that as a district we continue to stay on the cutting edge of technology."
What significant changes do you foresee in the future of education?
"Education is heading in a direction where the emphasis may not be on what information the students know, but how they can access it. Once again, this is due to the vast amount of technological resources that is at the student's fingertips."
