Edward Ventura

Edward Ventura is a dedicated educator and active member of the educational community in Nebraska. He currently serves as a Teacher at Omaha Public Schools, based in Bellevue, Nebraska.12

Professional Experience

Edward's career in education includes:

• Teacher at Omaha Public Schools (current position)3
• Elementary School Librarian7
• Media Specialist4
• Previous experience at West Las Vegas School2

Educational Advocacy

Edward is deeply involved in educational advocacy and professional organizations:

• Chair of EMAC (Ethnic Minority Affairs Committee) with the Nebraska State Education Association3
• Nebraska NEA Director5
• Board member of the Omaha Education Association56

In his role with the Omaha Education Association, Edward has expressed a commitment to promoting racial, economic, and social justice to achieve educational justice.7

Personal Life

Edward describes himself as a father and husband, highlighting the importance of family in his life.3

Notable Achievements

One of Edward's significant accomplishments is his success in obtaining student loan forgiveness. He received more than $80,000 in debt relief through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF), with assistance from the Nebraska State Education Association.56 This achievement not only benefited him personally but also serves as an inspiring example for other educators facing student loan debt.

Edward Ventura's LinkedIn profile, which matches the username provided (edward-ventura-60680418), offers more details about his professional experience and educational advocacy work.3