Meet the Teachers

Cooperation Between Home and School

The best way to learn about your child's school is to get involved!

Cooperation between parents and teachers is very important during your child's education. Both the parents and the school are joint partners in the education of the whole child. Becoming involved in every aspect of your child's education will help generate success between the first and following years.

Mrs. Gocke

tgocke@conestogacougars.org

Joined the Cougar Family in 2006
About Me:
My name is Mrs. Gocke. I've taught fifth grade and Kindergarten here at Conestoga. I started teaching Kindergarten in 2012. I received my Associate of Arts Degree in Early Childhood, Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney and my Master's degree from Doane.My husband is an assistant principal at Bellevue Public Schools. We have two daughters, Amelia and Hadley. In my spare time I like to shop, watch my daughter in cheer, volleyball and spend time with family and friends.
What I love about Conestoga:
I love the small town feeling of community and family at Conestoga.

Ms. Morris

smorris@conestogacougars.org

Joined the Cougar Family in 2005
What I love about Conestoga :
I love the close knit community and family feeling at Conestoga. About Me:
My name is Miss Morris. I received my bachelor's degree from Concordia University in Elementary Education and my master's degree from Concordia University in Early Childhood. I live in Papillion. I am a coach for the Conestoga Cougar Volleyball Club and jr. high track In my free time, I love spending time with my three little nephews and niece. I also enjoy playing volleyball, working out, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.

Encore Teachers

Also known as Specials! Students will be on a rotating schedule for these classes. Your child's teacher will share their scheudle with you and let you know which days students will have each class!

Mr. Jordan

ajordan@conestogacougars.org

Vocal Music

Joined the Cougar Family in 2023

Experience:

B.S. in Music Performance, B.M. in Music Education, M.M. in Music Education, 9 years in Omaha Public Schools.

About Me:

I am a Nebraska native and love living here. My wife and two boys are also Cougars. We live in Beaver Lake and really enjoy being a part of the community here.

What I love about Conestoga: I love the strong family atmosphere Conestoga is able to have because of its location and size. Everyone works together to make sure our students have the best experiences possible. It's a special place!

Mrs. Harvey

sharvey@conestogacougars.org

Must have tennis shoes

Years at Conestoga

15+ years at Conestoga

What I love about Conestoga: I love Conestoga because the students are nice, polite and respectful. I also like Conestoga because we have so much to offer, yet we are small enough that everyone can do everything they want to.

Mr. Nolde

mnolde@conestogacougars.org

Art Specialist

Started at Conestoga:2019
About Me:

Bachelor Degree in art from Nebraska Wesleyan University and a Masters Degree in counseling from Buena Vista University.

Teaching since 2005 from Kansas to Iowa and now back to Nebraska.

Father of two.

Interests are art, sports, running, hiking and time with my family.

What I love about Conestoga:

I absolutely love the students, staff & faculty as well as all the Conestoga families!

Mrs. Zahn

mzahn@conestogacougars.org

Library/Media/HAL

Years at Conestoga:

15+ years

What I l love about Conestoga: What I love most about Conestoga is being with your child and as librarian, helping youngsters discover and explore their interests.

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