Throughout the 2021-2022 school year, we are spotlighting all of our wonderful school staff on our blog! Next up, our Specialists staff spotlight. Specialists include Mrs. Gena Fritz (music specialist), Mr. Austin Hauptman (P.E. specialist), and Mrs. Amber Pierce (science specialist, extended care director, and Parent Advisory Board treasurer).
Please read below to learn more about our Specialists: How many years they’ve been at Legacy, something unique about themselves, and some of their favorites!
Specialists Staff Spotlight
Mrs. Gena Fritz: Music Specialist
Number of years teaching/working at Legacy School: 19 years teaching/ third year at Legacy.
My favorite thing about Legacy School is: the staff, students, and families.
The most rewarding part of teaching/working at Legacy is: watching students learn and grow.
Something fun/unique you might not know about me is: I’m a classical pianist.
Some of Mrs. Fritz’s Favorites
Fruit: all berries
Take-out restaurant: Amigos
Flower: hydrangeas
Mr. Austin Hauptman: P.E. Specialist
Number of years teaching/working at Legacy School: first year at Legacy
My favorite thing about Legacy School is: the emphasis on outdoor learning. Legacy has a large amount of space outdoors, which provides unique opportunities for teaching P.E. outside.
The most rewarding part of teaching/working at Legacy is: the sense of family and community. Everyone at Legacy School works together and makes you feel right at home.
Something fun/unique you might not know about me is: I have three dogs, three cats, and six chickens.
Some of Mr. Hauptman’s Favorites
Soft drink: Mountain Dew
Bookstore: Barnes and Nobles
Cake: red velvet
Mrs. Amber Pierce: Science Specialist, Extended Care Director and Parent Advisory Board Treasurer
Number of years teaching/working at Legacy School: fourth year at Legacy.
My favorite thing about Legacy School is: I love how excited kids are to learn when they come to Science! The outdoor spaces are a big part of that too!
The most rewarding part of teaching/working at Legacy is: When it clicks! That “aw ha” moment when everything comes together, and you can see it on their faces.
Something fun/unique you might not know about me is: I am currently getting my Master’s in Counseling, and I play rugby. Go Omaha Goats!
Some of Mrs. Pierce’s Favorites
Sports team: Omaha Goats Rugby
Salty snack: sour cream and cheddar chips
Color: teal
Check out our previous 2021-2022 Legacy School staff spotlights:
PreKindergarten and Preschool Staff Spotlight: https://www.legacyschoolne.com/prekindergarten-and-preschool-staff-spotlight/
Junior Kindergarten Staff Spotlight: https://www.legacyschoolne.com/junior-kindergarten-staff-spotlight/
Kindergarten Staff Spotlight: https://www.legacyschoolne.com/kindergarten-staff-spotlight/
First Grade Staff Spotlight: https://www.legacyschoolne.com/first-grade-staff-spotlight/
Second and Third Grade Staff Spotlight: https://www.legacyschoolne.com/second-and-third-grade-staff-spotlight/
Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grade Staff Spotlight: https://www.legacyschoolne.com/fourth-fifth-and-sixth-grade-staff-spotlight/
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Thank you for your interest in Legacy School. We encourage you to schedule a tour and see what makes our school unique! Small class sizes, differentiated instruction and high academic standards all in a private school setting. Our 11 acre campus provides an outdoor education you will not see anywhere else. We invite you to come tour our school today!
Outdoor Education
Legacy School sits on an 11 acre campus, allowing for expressive, outdoor educational experiences for all students. Our outdoor learning and playing space allows for real world experiences that cannot be found anywhere else. We utilize our unique location, with 11 acres of land for outdoor education and outdoor play, thus giving students a chance to spend more time in an outdoor education setting. New to Legacy School is a barnyard that holds both chickens and goats and a farm to table garden.
Legacy Scholarship
We are proud to unveil our new Legacy School Scholarship Program. Students who attend Legacy from 1st-5th grade are eligible for a $500 scholarship towards higher learning. This scholarship can be used for college or trade school upon graduation from high school. With that said, we are very excited to give back to our students as we know each child has the potential to succeed at whatever goal they set for themselves. We can’t wait to help your student celebrate their high school accomplishments and for them to continue onto their higher education journey.