Meet Our Leadership Team

Dr. Carrie Carr

Principal

Phone: 531.299.7390

Dr. Carrie Carr has been with Buena Vista High School since 2021. She began her career in the Omaha Public Schools as a high school Spanish teacher before becoming a Dean of Students and later an Assistant Principal. She most recently served as Principal of Norris Middle School. Dr. Carr's core values are shared leadership, empathy, trust, and belief. She is a bilingual educator who is proud to serve the South Omaha Community.

Degrees and Certifications:

Doctorate in Educational Leadership, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2017
Masters of Science in Education Administration and Supervision, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish and K-12 Education, University of Iowa, 2004

Mrs. Ann-Marie Walters

Assistant Principal

Email: annmarie.walters@ops.org

Mrs. Walters joins the Omaha Public Schools with experience in teaching, instructional coaching, and leadership. Mrs. Walters began her career as a Science teacher and teacher leader before becoming a K-12 instructional coach. She served as an assistant principal at San Ramon Valley High School in California before joining Buena Vista. She serves as the assistant principal and data administrator at our school.

Degrees and Certifications:

Administrative Credential, National University, 2019
Master of Art in Teaching Leadership, St. Mary's College of Moraga, 2013
Teaching Credential, National University, 2006
Bachelors of Science, Kinesiology, San Jose State University, 2003

Mr. Matthew Koehler

Assistant Principal

Email: matthew.koehler@ops.org

Mr. Koehler joins the Omaha Public Schools with experience in teaching, coaching and leadership. Mr. Koehler began his career as an elementary teacher and coach in Palmer, Nebraska. He coached volleyball, golf, and boys basketball. He then became a K-12 principal and coach in Shickley before moving into the role of athletic director and assistant principal in Nebraska City. Mr. Koehler serves as an assistant principal and athletic director at Buena Vista.

Degrees and Certifications:

Master of Education-Educational Leadership, Doane College, 2008
Bachelor of Science, Peru State College, 2000
Associate of Arts, Southeast Community College, 1997

Mr. Curtis Weber

Assistant Principal

Email: curtis.weber@ops.org

Mr. Weber serves Buena Vista High School as the Assistant Principal and Activities Director. He began his career as a social studies teacher and basketball coach before moving into leadership. He has previously served as a dean of students and athletics/activities director at McMillan Middle School.

Degrees and Certifications:

B.A. Psychology, Nebraska Wesleyan, 2001
B.A. Education and Social Sciences, Peru State, 2003
M.S. Secondary Education, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2008
M.S. Educational Administration, Concordia University, 2013

Mrs. Rebecca Chambers-Kable

Dean

Phone: 531-299-9121

Email: rebecca.chamberskable@ops.org

Mrs. CK serves as Dean of Students at Buena Vista High School. She previously served as Magnet Coordinator/Instructional Facilitator at McMillan Middle School, OPS District Instructional Technology Coach, and an Instructional Coach at Wakonda Elementary. She began her career in education in 2010 as a 7th grade ELA teacher.

Degrees and Certifications:

B.S. Secondary Education, University of Nebraska at Omaha
M.S. Secondary Education, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Middle Level Endorsement, English Language Arts and Health
M.A. Educational Leadership, Doane University
Administrative Endorsement, Doane University

Mrs. Kayla Pitt

Dean

Phone: 531-299-9952

Email: Kayla.pitt@ops.org

Mrs. Pitt serves Buena Vista School as a Dean of Students. She previously served as a Spanish Teacher and Admin Intern for Millard Public Schools. Mrs. Pitt's core values are supporting equitable learning environments, continuous improvement, and leading with vivid vision. She is a bilingual educator who is proud to serve in the South Omaha Community.

Degrees and Certifications:

B.A. Spanish, Creighton University
M.Ed. Education in Teaching, College of Saint Mary

Mr. Terrell Matthews

Dean

Phone: 531-299-7024

Email: terrell.matthews@ops.org

Mr. Matthews serves Buena Vista High School as a Dean of Students. He previously served as secondary math teacher at Norris Middle School, Nathan Hale Middle School, and North High all for the Omaha Public Schools. Taking part in both athletics and academics, he has been faithfully serving the Omaha Community since 2009.

Degrees and Certifications:

B.S. Secondary Education, Emporia State University
M.Ed. Secondary School Administration, Concordia University

Ms. Tanya Archie

Curriculum Specialist

Phone: 531-299-6528

Email: tanya.archie@ops.org

Ms. Archie serves Buena Vista as Curriculum Specialist overseeing the areas of Math, Science, Music, and Drama. In addition, Ms. Archie supports our building in our on-site tutoring and through Title 1. She has previously served as a Math teacher and Math coach in the Omaha Public Schools.

Degrees and Certifications:

B.S. Mathematics Education, Northwestern College
ESL Endorsement, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
M.A. Mathematics Education, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Administrative Certificate, Wayne State College

Ms. Rachel Beck

Curriculum Specialist

Phone: 531-299-8901

Email: rachel.beck@ops.org

Ms. Rachel Beck serves as Curriculum Specialist at Buena Vista High School, overseeing the areas of English, English Learners, World Languages, and Library. Ms. Beck previously served as an instructional facilitator at McMillan Magnet Center and an English teacher at Omaha North High School

Degrees and Certifications:

B.S. Education and Language Arts, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
M.Ed. Teacher Leadership, Midland University
M.Ed. Education Leadership, Doane University

Ms. Stephanie Jones

Curriculum Specialist

Phone: 531-299-6593

Email: stephanie.jones@ops.org

Ms. Stephanie Jones serves as the Special Education Department Head for Buena Vista High School. She previously served as a special education teacher at Omaha Bryah High School. Ms. Jones oversees the Special Instruction Program and the Alternative Curriculum Program, in addition to supporting Unified Sports.

Degrees and Certifications:

B.A. Economics, Boston College
Graduate Certificate, Nonprofit Management, Northeastern University
M.A. Teaching Special Education, College of St. Mary
M.S. Educational Leadership, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Dr. Katie McWilliams

Curriculum Specialist

Phone: 531-299-6694

Email: kathryn.mcwilliams@ops.org

Dr. McWilliams serves as our Curriculum Specialist, overseeing Social Studies and our Pathways, as well as testing, AP, and Dual Enrollment. She has previously served i the Omaha Public Schools as an English teacher and Curriculum Specialist at Bryan High School.

Degrees and Certifications:

B.S. Secondary Education and Teaching, University of Nebraska at Omaha
M.A. Communication, University of Nebraska at Omaha
M.Ed. Leadership and Teaching, Midland University
Ed.D. Educational Leadership, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Ms. Stacia Weaver

Curriculum Specialist

Phone: 531-299-4040

Email: stacia.weaver@ops.org

Ms. Weaver serves Buena Vista High School as a Curriculum Specialist, overseeing the areas of Art, PE, Human Growth and Development, JROTC, and Freshman Seminar as well as Freshman Academy Lead and credit recovery site-supervisor. Ms. Weaver previously served as an athletic trainer, teacher, Instructional Facilitator, and Dean at Northwest High School as well as Health Science teacher at the OPS Career Center.

Degrees and Certifications:

B.S. Secondary Education Health/History, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
MPH Public Health Administration, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Ed.S. Education Leadership, Doane University