Our People

The Agency 89 staff represents some of the most experienced and successful talent in the area. Each were selected not only for their specialized knowledge and experience, but also their ability to transfer this to their students.


- Shannon N. Young – Operations Manager
Miss Young is a dual degree graduate from Dana College where she took on many leadership roles: Senate Vice President (2 terms), Academic Honors, and varsity basketball. Young is no stranger to the stage, as she is a former Miss Nebraska, National American, top-ten Semi-finalist and Evening Gown winner of Miss NE USA.

- Molly Berens – Booking Director
Miss Berens attended the University of Kansas and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she was the president of Textiles Clothing and Design’s Montage. She lived in NYC for part of her career, where she worked for Showroom 7, a showcase of upcoming innovative designers. Molly graduated with a degree in Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Marketing, and has worked in the Omaha fashion scene for over 5 years.

- Michelle Lewis – Office Manager
Mrs. Lewis has a strong background in education and working with students. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Midland Lutheran College in 2000. Michelle completed her Masters Work in Education at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, obtaining her Nebraska Teaching Certificate. She spent 7 years teaching high school science and coaching volleyball, most recently at Wahoo Public School.

- Kellie Pearson – Staff Editor, Instructor
Ms. Pearson is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree. Before joining Agency 89, she worked at two television stations in the Omaha area, KPTM Fox 42 and most recently, KETV Newswatch 7. In both roles she held a Producer position, writing the content for local newscasts and special projects. Kellie also served as the Speech Teacher at Raymond Central High School.

- Michelle Stephenson – Business Development
Mrs. Stephenson has been heavily involved in the media and event arena for over 10 years. She has traveled throughout the United States and overseas as a spokesmodel for ClearChannel MotorSports. Michelle is deeply involved as a volunteer for “ALS in the Heartland.”

- Sasha Speiker – School Director, Instructor
Mrs. Speiker has worked professionally in theatre, film, television, and radio. She has studied acting in Nebraska, Texas, and California. Sasha has competed in national beauty pageants and has done hundreds of regional print and commercial spots. Some of her work includes Bubble Yum, Chil-fil-a, Coca Cola, and Con Agra. Sasha received a BA in Education and works directly with the Department of Education.