Our Principal

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Saint Philip Neri Catholic School.  The school has been serving the community for more than 100 years.  We are an inclusive community that values diversity.  

Faith is the lens in which all learning takes place.  Saint Philip Neri Catholic School has a rich tradition of academic excellence rooted in our Catholic faith.  We see each child as a unique gift from God.  We provide a multitude of programs to serve the diverse needs of all learners.  

Saint Philip Neri Catholic School is a family focused and caring community.  One class per grade gives students an opportunity to know one another well and build strong community and leadership skills.  Our graduates are confident and fully prepared to tackle the challenges of high school and beyond.  

I invite you to explore our website and plan a visit to the school to learn what we have to offer at St. Philip Neri Catholic School.

Sincerely, 
Mrs. Anne Jensen
 

Get to know our principal, Educator of the Year -1990-1991

As a practicing Catholic I am looking forward to becoming part of the parish and school family. I was born and raised in Omaha and attended St. Cecilia’s grade school and Cathedral High School.  My undergraduate degree is from the University of Nebraska Omaha, in Elementary Education with a specialization in reading.   I earned my master’s degree in  Educational Administration from Creighton University.
I began my educational career at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha as a 5^th grade teacher and I was named the Intermediate Coordinator and served in that position for several years. For the last 23 years I have been the elementary principal at St. Albert Elementary School in Council Bluffs. During my tenure I have initiated several new programs, built a strong elementary program, and watched hundreds of children develop into adults that are active in their faith life and leaders in their community.

While I was teaching at St. Cecilia I met my husband who was on the maintenance staff. Don is now the Head of Buildings and Grounds for the Cathedral and has worked for the Cathedral for 40 years.  We have 3 boys. The boys received a Catholic education.  Each is married and active in their church. My oldest son and his wife have a set of twins and an infant son.  My second son is principal of Sacred Heart and his wife is a preschool teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes in Omaha.  They also have a set of twins. My youngest son married his best friend, Amy, and is also expecting twins in September.

During my free time I enjoy sewing, quilting, camping and spending time with family.
I believe in Catholic Schools and have dedicated my life to educating students in a Catholic school environment.c