Tom Whisinnand is a fourth grade teacher at Reagan Elementary in Millard Public Schools. He is the co-host of “What the World Needs Now,” a YouTube/podcast experience that aims to provide inspiration to educators around the world.
Whisinnand received his Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education from Wayne State College in Nebraska. He also holds a Master’s of Science in Curriculum and Instruction and a Master’s of Science in Educational Leadership. He was named the 2019 National University Sanford Teacher Award Grand Prize Winner.
Whisinnand—or “Mr. Wiz” as his students call him—believes that cultivating a caring classroom community is the foundation for all students to be successful. He was instrumental in bringing Harmony SEL to Millard Public Schools and continues to be a staunch advocate of the importance for social-emotional learning to be taught, so that each student can reach their full potential.
Whisinnand currently resides in Omaha, Nebraska with his wife, Kelly, their two children and their chinchillas, Oreo and Nibbles.
