Crofton Schools’ secondary principal, Johnnie Ostermeyer, has been chosen as the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals’ Region III High School Principal of the Year.
Johnnie Ostermeyer is currently in his 10th year as the Secondary Principal of Crofton High School in Crofton.
Ostermeyer was the Assistant Principal and Activities Director for Pierce High School prior to that. Before that, he was a math teacher and coach at South Sioux City High School for 11 years.
Ostermeyer began his teaching career in Iowa, at Woodbury Central Junior/Senior High School in Moville, Iowa.
Ostermeyer earned his undergraduate degree from Wayne State College in December 2002, and he began working on his master’s degree in school administration through Wayne State College, graduating in 2009. He has also earned his Educational Specialist Degree from WSC in December of 2023.
Ostermeyer is an active member of the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Administrators and the National Association of Secondary Administrators. He is currently serving a two-year term as NSASSP Region III President. He has also been a member of the NCA for 22 years.
Ostermeyer and his wife, Robyn, have enjoyed 23 years of marriage. They have three children, Ryah, Mayson, and Addyson. Ryah graduated with a Respiratory Therapy Degree from SDSU and works at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Mayson is working on a Pre-Engineering Degree at Concordia University, where he is a 2-time All-American pole vaulter for the track team. Addyson is currently a Junior at Crofton High School.
Crofton Superintendent Chris Look had this to say:
“Crofton Community Schools is honored to have Mr. Johnnie Ostermeyer recognized as the Region III High School Principal of the Year. Mr. Ostermeyer has been employed at Crofton Community School as the 7-12 principal for the past ten years. I have had the privilege of working with Mr. Ostermeyer for six of those 10 years. I have always found him reliable, hard working, and dedicated to the students, parents, staff members, and the district he works for.
Mr. Ostermeyer demonstrates the highest level of professional commitment and skill in everything he does. He works hard to help all students succeed through building relationships and working to understand their needs better. Mr. “O” is an excellent communicator with students, parents, and staff. He always values the thoughts and ideas of others. He understands the big picture and how one decision as an administrator can affect more than one classroom. Mr. O is a great leader, often volunteering or being selected by peers to take on leadership roles in the community, district, and the state. This is evident in his work with the Crofton Community Club, Crofton’s Dam Race, NSASSP Region III President, among several other organizations and events!
Mr. Ostermeyer sets high expectations for himself and any group he leads. He stays current on best practices in education and continues to bring new ideas into the junior/senior high school. He is always willing to take on a challenge when it is in the best interest of the students.”