Yes, Brownell Talbot is older than the state of Nebraska, but what really sets us apart is our faculty and staff. All the adults on our campus are passionate about our mission and vision. Faculty and staff members are actively interested in knowing every student as an individual and providing the support and encouragement needed to nurture each student’s unique version of success. This is demonstrated in faculty and staff’s involvement in school life, with many serving as advisors, coaches, and sponsors for clubs and activities.

82%

faculty with advanced degrees

5

faculty with doctorates

18.5

years average teaching experience

33%

of faculty have been at BT 10+ years

8:1

student to faculty ratio

Executive Team

The executive team, led by Dr. Kristi Gibbs, Head of School, collectively provides leadership and direction for the school, overseas academic programming, financial management, philanthropic support, and ensures the school achieves its stated mission and vision.

  • Kristi N. Gibbs, Ed.D., Head of School
  • Julie Smith, Interim Assistant Head of Academics
  • Shruti Beckmann, Chief Financial Officer
  • Megan Hunter, Chief Communications Officer
  • Janel Sunderland, Vice President of Advancement

Academic Leadership

The Academic Leadership Team plays a vital role in guiding the school's mission and strategic direction by maintaining academic standards, supporting teacher development, and fostering student growth through social emotional learning and co-curricular activities.

  • Julie Smith, Interim Assistant Head of Academics - primary contact for Early Years - grade 4
  • Bill Harrell, Dean of Middle School - primary contact for grades 5-8
  • Stephanie Brady, Dean of Upper School - primary contact for grades 9-12
  • Jeff Rohrig, Activities Director
  • Deb Madden, Director of Auxiliary Programs
  • Brianna Vander Vorst, Director of Guidance and College Counseling
  • Angie Vetter, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
  • Meg Harms, STEM Coordinator

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is responsible for charting the school’s course and for being strategic and future-focused about how BT delivers the educational experience we all want for our students, families, faculty and staff, and school community.

  • Christopher Hedican, chair
  • Gale Etherton, vice chair
  • Jerry Reimer, treasurer
  • Marc DuBois, secretary
  • Megan Belcher
  • Laura Crosby
  • Stephen George
  • Chip James II, ’88
  • Fatima Khan
  • Deepak Khazanchi
  • Rudy Kotula
  • Nikhil Mehta
  • Karalee Picard
  • Pirzada Sattar
  • Corrie Shumaker
  • Renee Wessels
  • Brian Wood