Fremont, Neb. – (Mar. 25, 2026) Fremont Public Schools is announcing the appointment of Jeff Manka as the Johnson Crossing Academic Center Principal, beginning July 1, 2026. Brent Harrill, current Principal, has resigned after 12 years in the district.
Manka is the current assistant principal at Fremont Middle School. He previously served as Dean of Students at Fremont High School. From 2018 - 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 - 2018. The district will begin a process immediately to seek a replacement for Jeff’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.
“Jeff has a passion for Fremont Public Schools and the community of Fremont that is very evident. 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,” stated Dr. Brad Dahl, superintendent.
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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.