Dr. Suzi Yokley-Busby graduated from high school in Genoa, NE, and attended Nebraska Wesleyan University to attain a degree in Education, with an emphasis in Special Education. Suzi worked at Eastridge Elementary, in the Lincoln Public Schools, before moving to Victorville, CA to continue teaching elementary school. This foundation opened many doors for her as she transitioned to Omaha Public Schools and work with many Nebraska community partners, to become a lifetime advocate for youth and public school at large. Through the years she proudly wore the title of coach, staff developer, resource teacher, middle school lead teacher, high school transition administrator, mentor, and alternative school counselor. Suzi received her Masters Degree in Community Counseling from University of Nebraska Omaha, her certificate in School Counseling, her Superintendent’s Certificate, as well as her Doctorate in Leadership & Administration, all from the University of Nebraska Omaha.

Suzi’s husband works at Westview High School in OPS, and for Campus Life/YFC. They are the parents of 22-year old twins that are currently in college and following in their parents’ footsteps, as they also work with youth in the community.