Mr. Hanlon is in his 14th year as principal at Ackerman Elementary and is beginning his 25th year in education. He began his career as a classroom teacher and later served as a School Improvement Facilitator and Assistant Principal before joining the Ackerman team.
He earned his bachelor's degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2000 and went on to complete two master’s degrees from Doane College—one in Curriculum and Instruction (2004) and another in Educational Leadership (2009).
Mr. Hanlon is passionate about helping students and staff grow, learn, and succeed. He values the strong sense of community at Ackerman and is proud to play a role in making it a place where everyone can thrive.
Outside of school, he enjoys watching his daughters play softball and lacrosse, playing golf, and spending time with his family.