Fremont Public Schools has announced the appointment of Jeff Manka as the Johnson Crossing Academic Center principal beginning July 1.
Manka is the current assistant principal at Fremont Middle School. He previously served as Dean of Students at Fremont High School. From 2018 to 2021, he worked for North Bend Central Public Schools as a math teacher. Prior to working in North Bend, Jeff worked for Arlington Public Schools as a math teacher from 2003 to 2018.
“Jeff has a passion for Fremont Public Schools and the community of Fremont that is very evident,” FPS Superintendent Dr. Brad Dahl said. “He believes in the power of building relationships with students, staff and parents and has a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of our students.”
The district will begin a process immediately to seek a replacement for Manka’s current role as assistant principal.
Manka was born and raised in Fremont and attended Fremont High School. He received his
undergraduate degree from Wayne State and his administration degree from the University of
Nebraska Omaha. Jeff has three children who attend Fremont Public Schools and his wife (Lisa) is a
teacher at Linden Elementary.
