Mission Statement
Omaha Memorial Adventist School will provide a quality Christian education that incorporates Christian principles, and fosters a harmonious development of spiritual, physical, mental, and social abilities essential to producing a well-rounded character in each student.
Our Philosophy
The Omaha Memorial Adventist School is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to provide a spiritually oriented education for children. A belief in the existence of the Creator God is fundamental in the philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist schools. We respect His divine authority and recognize His intervention in human affairs. We believe that true education develops the spiritual, mental, and physical powers of each student; preparing them for the joy of service in this life and for the higher joy of service in the life to come. To achieve this goal, we encourage each student to:
- develop a personal relationship with God and his fellow men as stated in Matthew 2:37-39
- master the basic academic skills
- value labor, physical and mental, as the blessing God intended
- cultivate physical fitness, mental ability, and moral purity as the blessing God intended.
The Omaha Memorial Adventist School is operated in harmony with the guidance and direction of the Office of Education, North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
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Our Teachers
Charles Dungan
Grades 6 - 8, Lead Teacher
I am blessed to be the upper grades teacher at Omaha Memorial Adventist School. I am a proud product of Adventist education from 2nd grade until the end of my educational career. I graduated from Union College with a Degree in Elementary Education in 2013, and graduated with a Master's degree in Educational Leadership from La Sierra University in December, 2021. I have had the pleasure of teaching for ten years in Adventist education, and this will be my third year here at OMAS. I enjoy traveling, reading, and sports. I am privileged to be able to share my love for Jesus with our students. I am excited to see how God works at OMAS this school year.
Cristina Flores
Grades 3 - 5
I am a first year teacher at Omaha Memorial Adventist School. I am excited to have been given the opportunity to teach grades 3rd - 5th this year. I graduated from Southwestern Adventist University with an Elementary Education degree. My goal is to share Jesus with these children and teach them how they can be successful in school and life if they depend on Him completely. In my spare time I enjoy drawing, talking to my friends, and spending time with my dog, Piña.
Merick Durana
Grades K-2
By faith, I have answered God's call to become a Kinder - Grade 2 teacher at Omaha Memorial Adventist School starting this school year. I was born on August 8, 1987, in Estancia, Iloilo, Philippines. My educational journey began at Estancia Seventh-day Adventist Multigrade School and continued through NIPSC Laboratory High School. My passion for teaching led me to pursue a Bachelor in Elementary Education with a major in Mathematics at Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College. To deepen my understanding of faith, I also completed a Bible course at Central Philippine Adventist College. I am married to Keren Longno Durana, who works as an accountant, and together, we are blessed with a beautiful daughter, Eliana Li Longno Durana. For 12 years, I passionately shared God's love through teaching in the Philippines, and now, I look forward to a productive year here at OMAS. In my free time, I find joy in playing sports like basketball and volleyball, and in learning to teach musical instruments.