The NSWERS Podcast

The NSWERS Podcast explores the people, programs, partnerships, and data shaping education and workforce opportunities across Nebraska. Through conversations with education leaders, policymakers, workforce partners, and other experts, each episode highlights the successes, challenges, ideas, and initiatives influencing Nebraska’s education and workforce landscape.

Produced by the Nebraska Statewide Workforce & Educational Reporting System (NSWERS), the podcast connects data with real-world perspectives to help listeners better understand what’s happening across the state, and how data-informed decisions can strengthen education, workforce development, and opportunities for Nebraskans.

Guest

Dr. Brian Maher

Dr. Brian Maher is the Nebraska Commissioner of Education and a long-time educator with strong Nebraska roots. He served as superintendent at Sioux Falls School District (South Dakota) from 2015 to 2020. Maher also served as superintendent at both Kearney (2007-2015) and Centennial (1999-2007) Public Schools in Nebraska. Dr. Maher was also an administrator at Waverly, Elkhorn, and Johnson-Brock Public Schools and a teacher at Elkhorn and Clarks Public Schools.

Maher served as the CEO and Executive Director of the South Dakota Board of Regents, from 2020 to 2023.

Dr. Maher received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics education at Midland Lutheran College before he went on to earn his master’s and doctoral degrees in educational administration from the University of Nebraska.

https://www.education.ne.gov

Guest appearance on:

What Comes Next for Nebraska Students? A Conversation with Commissioner Brian Maher