NRCSA Planning Support Service

2016-17

Arnold Public Schools
Callaway Public Schools
Maywood Public Schools
Ord Public Schools

2015-16

Ravenna Public Schools
Superior Public Schools
Valentine Community Schools

Our Consultants… NRCSA’s consultants are experienced former rural school superintendents and community leaders.

• Fred Helmink spent 36 years as a teacher, coach, and administrator in several Nebraska schools including Norris, Geneva, Polk, Gothenburg, Beatrice, and his final 13 as the Fairbury superintendent. He is a past president of the NRCSA organization and was also served as chair of the NRCSA legislative committee.

• Cynthia Huff spent 30 years as a teacher, coach, Principal and Superintendent in Nebraska rural schools, including Trenton, Culbertson, Stratton, and Wood River. She is a past Executive Board member of NRCSA and received the 2013 University of Nebraska at Kearney Leaders in Education and Service Award.

• Max Kroger served as an Administrator for 27 years at Big Springs, South Platte, and Ord. He served on the Executive Committee and as Past President of NRCSA. Max was appointed to the School Finance Review Committee by Governor Ben Nelson, served on the NRCSA Legislative Committee, and was on advisory committees for Senator Raikes and Senator Adams. He was elected and served two terms on the NSAA Board of Directors.

• Robin Stevens spent 40 years in education as a teacher, coach, and administrator, including 13 years as Superintendent of Schuyler Community Schools, a long-time NRCSA member. His experiences not only focus on rural schools, but also on cultural diversity.