Jerry Samuels, Jr.

Director of School
jerrysamuels@phoenixacademyomaha.org

Jerry currently serves as the Director of School at Phoenix Academy, where he works to implement and improve both academic and non-academic programs, staff development, and daily operations to ensure a supportive and effective learning environment for students. Jerry is passionate about building a unique educational community at Phoenix Academy where students with learning differences can thrive, while being equipped to author their own success stories in and beyond school. Jerry never loathes waking up on a Monday, champions neurodivergence, and enjoys telling his story about discovering, adapting, and thriving in life as an “atypical” professional.