Mark Adler, Ed.D.

Dr. Mark Adler is currently in his eighth year leading Ralston Public Schools as Superintendent. Dr. Adler has devoted more than 25 years to the success of Nebraska’s public schools, serving students and families in Petersburg, Elgin and Nebraska City before arriving in Ralston. Mark graduated from Hastings High School in 1987 and served six years in the United States Army. Dr. Adler earned his Doctorate in Educational Administration from the University of Nebraska Omaha in 2008. Dr. Adler was a first-generation college student as he earned degrees from Kearney State College and the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Through the years, Dr. Adler has served many roles in education, including time as an industrial technology teacher, football coach, basketball coach, bus driver, high school principal, activities director, assistant superintendent for business and now superintendent of schools. Dr. Adler has, and will continue to be an advocate and voice for all students and staff under his care. In a very diverse urban school district with high needs, Dr. Adler and his team are focused on providing an environment dedicated to achieving excellence through purposeful instruction, while nurturing a climate of hope for students and families. Dr. Adler is committed to cultivating quality relationships and trust at all levels of Ralston Public Schools. That dedication supports and nurtures new leaders each year through the Ralston Leadership Academy for administrators and teachers.