SHINE 2023

Editor

Linda Reimer

Writers

Linda Reimer Susan Schaaf

Graphic Artist

Julie Ostrand

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR Honey in the Rock…finding my voice What does it mean to “find your voice”? This is a question that often eludes our students. Many are afraid to use their voice to express what they need or how they feel because they have not been heard by parents, former teachers or other adults around them. They feel their voice is insignificant. They don’t have the confidence that their voice will be heard. They feel their voice does not hold value. Honey in the Rock, which is our theme for the year, allows our students to find who they really are. To find their voice. Our students come to us with a hard shell, afraid to let anyone in or let others know who they are. Our job is to help them find their honey in the rock. To explore who they really are, what is their purpose, what is their voice.

Cover Design

Julie Ostrand

Publisher

SHINE is published by Omaha Street School, Inc. 3223 N 45th Street Omaha, NE 68104 Phone: 402-451-5234

Management Team

Linda Reimer Executive Director

Anthony Williams Principal

Susan Schaaf Executive Assistant/ Volunteer Coordinator

We want to give our students courage so their voices can be heard.

We are always looking for new ways for our students to find their voice, and this year we started a vocational program called Victory Through Vocation. We believe that along with a high school diploma, our students will greatly benefit from a certification in a trade. Most of our students are not college bound. By preparing them with skills in a trade, they will be better equipped for adulthood once they graduate. Last March, Victory through Vocation was a vision, and by August, we raised the funds needed to renovate two classrooms, buy computers and other office equipment, and hire a person to direct the program. We now have three tracks for certification, nursing (CNA and PNA) partnering with Quality Career Pathways, car mechanics through Jensen Tire, and digital literacy certification through TestOut. It will be exciting to see what God has in store for these young adults! Thank you for being part of their journey. Linda Reimer Executive Director

We want to recognize Digital Express with great appreciation for their printing services.

S H I N E is created and distributed for the purpose of showcasing Omaha Street School. The mission of the school—We empower at-risk students to discover new hope and success through education, vocation, and love in a Christ-centered environment. We at Omaha Street School hope SHINE will show who we are and what we do, so you can join us and help change the lives of our students.

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