ABOUT

Our Story

Founded in 1960 by Sr. Mary Evangeline Randolph, a Sister of Mercy, Madonna began as a school dedicated to serving children with special needs at a time when very few resources were available in Omaha. Over the years, our mission grew alongside the needs of our community, and now includes PK-12 Education, Young Adult Program, Project SEARCH, and a full suite of Adult Services.


In 2025, we became Madonna Ability Alliance, reflecting our expanded scope of services from school through adulthood, and in celebration of moving into our new home campus in Omaha’s Aksarben Village. Today, we proudly serve hundreds of children, young adults, and adults each year, continuing the legacy of faith, service, and innovation that began more than 65 years ago. 

Our Mission

Founded on the Christian principle of the dignity of the human person, Madonna's mission is to serve students and adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Autism (ASD), and Other Health Impairments (OHIs) and provide them with a foundation to achieve their full potential at school, work, home and in the community.

Our Vision

Our vision is for all people with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Autism (ASD), and Other Health Impairments (OHIs) to maximize their God-given potential and thrive as fully included members of the communities in which they learn, work and live.

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Form

Inspired by our Catholic faith, we affirm the innate dignity and God-given abilities of every person we serve.

Educate

Our tailored, best-practice special education and adult habilitation programs help individuals maximize their core skills.

Empower

Our dedication to community integration helps students and adults build autonomy, independence, and social confidence.

Employ

Our Supported Employment programs are Omaha's best resource for competitive integrated employment.

Community Impact

88%

of Madonna Project SEARCH graduates achieve competitive employment.

30%+

of adult participants served by Madonna now live outside of their family home in shared living home, peer apartments, or independently.

Madonna students, clients and alumns are employed by more than

80

local businesses.

More than

100

students and adults without disabilities from across Omaha compete with Madonna athletes through our Unified Sports.

Together with our students and families, we have prepared

50,000+

meals for the homeless in partnership with Siena Francis House.

Behind every number is a story of ability, growth, and possibility!

Our New Home

In 2025, Madonna Ability Alliance opened its new state-of-the-art headquarters in Aksarben Village. This expanded facility includes dedicated spaces for life skills training, nutrition and cooking classes, community gatherings, and therapeutic support. It represents not just a new building, but a new chapter in our mission to serve. 

Leadership & Team

Our dedicated staff, educators, and service providers bring passion and expertise to everything they do. Guided by our Board of Directors and rooted in partnership with the Archdiocese of Omaha, our team is committed to walking alongside each family, student, and adult participant with care and respect.

Board of Directors

Tate Fitzgerald - chair

centris federal credit union

David Langenberg - vice chair

hawkins construction company

Drew Blossom - treasurer

kpmg (retired)

Joe Schwaller - past chair

hubwise technology

Jon Burt - secretary

madonna ability alliance

Sr. Marie Angele, RSM

creighton university

Nancy Crawford

mutual of omaha

Julie Lazure

nebraska medicine

Amelis Long

fnbo

Micki O'Kane

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Fr. John Pietramale

christ the king

Wendy Prosser

southern carlson

James Tews

koley-jessen

Dan Vacek

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Administration

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Jon Burt

president
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Tabitha Keating

director of administration

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Toody Moffatt

director of advancement
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Programs

Special Education

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Rachael Zabokrtsky

director of elementary
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Sarah Struckman

director of secondary

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Darian Stout

director of young adult program
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Adult Services

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Ian Froemming

director of adult services - 

policy & qa/qi
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Chris Miller

director of adult services - 

programs

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Peggy Dougherty

day service coordinator
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Athletics & Activities

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Sarah Struckman

director of activities
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Diane Vaiskunas "Coach V"

special olympics

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Family Supports

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Katy Benson

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Join Our Mission

Whether you are a family seeking services, a supporter wanting to make a difference, or a community partner looking to get involved, you are welcome at Madonna. Together, we can open doors of opportunity for individuals of all abilities. 

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