Jacqelle Lane

Within the vibrant world of the Omaha Children’s Museum, my role as the Vice President of DEI & Continuous Quality Improvement (DEI/CQI) is centered on facilitating program development, learning, and seamless integration across all our endeavors. In my capacity as the Vice President of DEI/CQI, I report directly to the Chief Executive Officer while maintaining a close collaborative relationship with our dedicated HR team.

As the Vice President of DEI/CQI, I am privileged to orchestrate the coordination and supervision of two pivotal initiatives: Partner Schools and Museum Without Walls. These initiatives serve as dynamic bridges connecting the museum with the community and educational institutions, enhancing the reach of our mission. This includes overseeing the Welcome Fund Program, an integral part of our accessibility and diversity initiatives.

In close alignment with OCM’s Education Department and in synergy with various community organizations, I am entrusted with the responsibility of identifying engaging educational programs and forging partnerships that enrich the museum's offerings. This collaboration ensures that our commitment to fostering learning, accessibility, and community engagement remains at the forefront of our endeavors.

In this dynamic role, I find deep fulfillment in spearheading strategies that empower children's growth and the enrichment of our community. The journey is both inspiring and rewarding, as we collectively embrace a world of endless possibilities.

• Growing our Museum Without Walls program and Partner Schools Involvement.
• Coordinating multiple interactive community outreach events each month and serving as the on-site facilitator with support from volunteers and the Museum's Education Department.
• Coordinating the delivery of grant-funded educational offerings to 28+ area schools delivered by the Museum's Education Outreach team through phone, email, and in-person school visits.
• Cultivating close relationships with leaders at elementary schools, nonprofits, and government agencies to understand better how to serve the community.
• Promoting the Welcome Fund Membership program to families in need through the new and existing programming.

As a professional practice and policy teaching fellow, this opportunity has allowed me to model, propose, design, and implement equitable policies and practices to promote diversity and inclusion, which I am very passionate about at the state and local levels.

This position has also afforded me more of a teacher's voice in policy development.

• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and a great work ethic.

Participated in professional development opportunities related to UniServ work
• Developed and implemented a worksite membership growth plan
• Worked collaboratively with a worksite organizing team to achieve win
• Developed skills for identifying and developing worksite leaders
• Developed and implemented a worksite campaign
• Assisted in a membership organizing blitz with Louisiana Association of Educators
• Assisted local leadership with contract enforcement and grievance process

• Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology.
• Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.

• Researched material extensively before writing informative speeches.
• Implemented stories and anecdotes into speeches to make information more entertaining.
• Presented information regarding suicide prevention in schools and anti-bullying initiative initiatives to groups of 500 people.
• Worked closely with Nebraska School Districts especially Omaha Public Schools to ascertain information that needed to be discussed in the presentation.
• Drafted press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image, and worked with news media to spread positions.
• Studied objectives, promotional policies o,r needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies influencing public opinion or promoting ideas.

Jacqelle is the host of the podcast Education with an Edge: Each episode of education with an an edge is meant to create, cultivate, and inspire honest discussion about issues affecting youth. Twice monthly we discuss topics such as inclusion, and social justice issues affecting education.

Jacqelle attracts guests from all over the world to discuss issues affecting youth, suicide prevention, and bullying.

Education with an Edge is a Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

• Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
• Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
• Found, researched, fact-checked and wrote scripts for relevant topics in local news in relevance to education.

• Maintained informative social media to help further storylines and promote future events.
• Wrote a children's book "From Bully to Bestie" focusing on educating children on how to be kind while at the same time not vilifying the bully.
• Worked on creative initiatives from concept to completion, including brand messaging, campaigns, and creative brainstorming.
• Interviewed and extracted information about bullying and suicide prevention from experts to obtain an in-depth understanding of topics.
• Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
• Researched, wrote articles, and gave speeches on suicide prevention and anti-bullying for educational institutions.

• Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for 130 students.
• Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
• Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
• Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in the material.
• Cultivated relationships with parents for a complete support network.
• Administered MAP tests to determine comprehension rates among students.
• Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support the needs of all students.
• Maintained a block schedule of 5 75 minute classes  per week.
• Organized grade records to increase reference speed.
• Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.

• Communicated to potential customers about the product value, quality and style.
• Wrote media alerts and put together social media campaigns to promote product.
• Took professional quality photographs to use on social media channels for promotional benefits.
• Provided customer service with extensive knowledge of CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar. 
• Coordinated news releases, media responses, press packets and placement of stories in national trade publications.
• Developed key messaging, branding and positioning statements.
• Oversaw the department-wide transition into the use of Tripleseat in order to consolidate and modernize the sales team’s work output.
• Applied sales forecasting techniques and strategic planning to verify sales and profitability of products, lines and services.
• Drafted and managed print, online and social media communications designed to promote company brand, image and values.
• Initiated market research studies and analyzed findings.

• Contributed ideas to concept development, strategic planning and business operations.
• Cultivated effective partnerships with engineering, marketing, sales and customer support staff.
• Identified value propositions and key messages for all of the company’s marketing campaigns.
• Developed and implemented campaigns for email, online advertising, search engines and direct mail.
• Worked closely with clients to identify their needs and challenges and provide solutions-oriented campaign themes.
• Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
• Generated client retention by accurately organizing and executing the restaurants events. 
• Fulfilled contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration and rehearsal and day of event coordination.
• Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization, and rehearsal, ceremonies, and receptions.
• Streamlined event efficiencies by accurately coordinating and managing customer itineraries.

• Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support the needs of all students.
• Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for all students and visitors.
• Cultivated relationships with parents for a complete support network.
• Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
• Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
• Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
• Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
• Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for 196 students.
• Created and implemented after-school student writing workshop for college application essays.
• Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies.

• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
• Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks. 
• Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
• Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
• Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
• Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior.
• Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
• Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
• Taught students in a variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments.

• Performed psychological research methods.
• Prepared accurate case history records.
• Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues.
• Planned activities for parents and guardians, including childcare, counseling and parenting classes.
• Answered inquiries and addressed, resolved or escalated issues to school administrators to ensure student success.
• Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
• Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
• Instituted mentoring program between 9th and 12th grade students, increasing student development and enthusiasm for learning.
• Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words.
• Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.