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RISING STARS IN EDUCATION
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HS CHILDRENS LIT
3rdPlace
SARAH JENSON AND SOPHIE MCELROY HARRISBURG
2ndPlace 1stPlace
SAMANTHA SWANSON AND GREEN TA BAH HURON
BRINLEE SMITH VIBORG-HURLEY
NATIONAL QUALIFIERS
LYNN KRANZLER AND EMMA KRAMER - BRANDON VALLEY
SASCHA USSELMAN - ABERDEEN
AH JENSON AND SOPHIE MCELROY- HARRISBURG
ANTHA SWENSON AND GREEN TA BAH - HURON
NLEE SMITH - VIBORG-HURLEY
SILVER RATING BRONZE RATING
CA LOS OLIVARES ZUNIGA - MILBANK
CELYNN BRUNS - ELK POINT JEFFERSON
EL GUNDVALDSON - BROOKINGS
LA PUETZ - O’GORMAN
MACIE MARKUSON - O’GORMAN
A GE LEWIS - O’GORMAN
ICA SIMON - O’GORMAN
C STEN HOEK - HURON
MS CHILDRENS LIT
1stPlace
CHLOE CARLSON AND ALAINA BARTELS
HARRISBURG SOUTH MIDDLE
"A TEACHER AFFECTS ETERNITY; THEY CAN NEVER TELL WHERE THEIR INFLUENCE STOPS."
– HENRY B. ADAMS
HS CREATIVE LECTURE
3rdPlace
2ndPlace
1stPlace
KATELYN CHRISTOPHERSON HARRISBURG
ANDIE INGALLS WEST CENTRAL
MAX SCHUELKE MILBANK
NATIONAL QUALIFIERS
KATELYN CHRISTOPHERSON - HARRISBURG HIGH SCHOOL
ANDIE INGALLS - WEST CENTRAL
MAX SCHUELKE - MILBANK
SILVER RATING
A JOSKO - BERESFORD
BRONZE RATING
A DERYN OLIVARES - MILBANK
NNAPHAT MUEPAE - HURON
TON RAYMOND - ETHAN
3rdPlace
ELYSSA BARTELT PARKSTON
2ndPlace
AUSTIN CLERCX ELK POINT-JEFFERSON
1stPlace
CARLOS OLIVARES ZUNIGA MILBANK
NATIONAL QUALIFIERS
CARLOS OLIVARES ZUNIGA- MILBANK
AUSTIN CLERCX - ELK POINT JEFFERSON
ELYSSA BARTELT - PARKSTON
GGIE KESSLER - VIBORG HURELY
A Y ROTH - PARKSTON
DYSEN ROTH - WEST CENTRAL
ALEXIS KETTERLING- ABERDEEN CENTRAL
SILVER RATING
A ELYN FEIOCK - VIBORG-HURLEY
DAVID BROCK - PARKSTON
BRONZE RATING
A ELYN DEVANEY - O’GORMAN
G ACE JOHNSON - O’GORMAN
CASSANDRA WALTNER - TEA AREA
HS EDRISING MOMENT
MS EDRISING MOMENT
2ndPlace
KENSLEEDREXLER
HARRISBURGSOUTHMIDDLE
1stPlace
BRYNN PICKETT
HARRISBURG SOUTH MIDDLE
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
1stPlace
CASSANDRA WALTNER JAXON JOHANNESON JACOB BIRGER
TEA AREA
HS ETHICAL DILEMMA
3rdPlace 2ndPlace 1stPlace
ADDYSON BRANDSRUD AND ANNA MAROHL CENTERVILLE
ASHLEY CLAUSON AND MICHAEL FREEMAN ETHAN
PAIGE LEWIS AND MACEE BORTNEM O’GORMAN TEAM
NATIONAL QUALIFIERS
O’GORMAN TEAM CENTERVILLE TEAM
PARKSTON TEAM ETHAN TEAM
HS LESSON PLAN DELIVERY
3rdPlace
MACEE BORTNEM O’GORMAN
2ndPlace
SOPHIA PROSTROLLO WEST CENTRAL
1stPlace
KATELYN CHRISTOPHERSON HARRISBURG
NATIONAL QUALIFIERS
KATELYN CHRISTOPHERSON - HARRISBURG
SOPHIA PROSTROLLO - WEST CENTRAL
MACEE BORTNEM - O’GORMAN
MADI RAYMON - ETHAN
ELLA PETERSON - O’GORMAN
BRONZE RATING
EMERSON SARVIS - HURON
ELLA PETERSON - O’GORMAN
HS JOB INTERVIEW
2ndPlace
MADI RAYMOND ETHAN
1stPlace
LYDIA STREET MILBANK
NATIONAL QUALIFIERS
LYDIA STREET - MILBANK
MADI RAYMOND- ETHAN
HS INTERACTIVE BULLETIN BOARD
NATIONAL QUALIFIERS
HILARY POLREIS AND MYAH MOEGE - PARKSTON
ANDIE INGALLS AND CAMBREE SCHUMACHER - WEST CENTRAL
KYLIE CLEMENS - ABERDEEN CENTRAL
ICIS MUILENBURG - PARKSTON
MATTISON SCOTT - MILBANK
CLAIRE MEYER AND EMELIA VANDENBOSCH - HARRISBURG
KENDYL LOCKEN - TIMBER LAKE
AIDA MIKKONEN AND GRACIE OAKLEY - PARKSTON
AVA LAFFEY - PARKSTON
SAMANTHA SWANSON - HURON
EMILY WATSON - HARRISBURG
SYLVIA ARP - HARRISBURG
DELANEY THORSON - ELK POINT JEFFERSON
HS INTERACTIVE BULLETIN BOARD
GOLD RATING
DALYN CAIN AND TAYLOR CAIN - WEST CENTRAL
SILVER RATING
IYAH LEWIS AND SOPHIA HENRICKSON - ETHAN
ADDYSON BRANDSRUD AND MILEY HANSEN - CENTERVILLE
LEA HECK - TIMBER LAKE
OTA SHEETS- ABERDEEN CENTRAL
DEN POPPE - BRANDON VALLEY
SELYN GARCIA - MILBANK
CHRISTOPHERSON - HARRISBURG
A KLOCK - ETHAN
BRONZE RATING
A SORLIEN - VIBORG- HURLEY
ANA REESE AND DENAY REID - BRANDON VALLEY
LE SWENSON - HARRISBURG
REDITH MACIEJEWSKI - TIMBER LAKE
ONY SORTO - HURON
MS INTERACTIVE BULLETIN BOARD
NATIONAL QUALIFIERS
ISABELLA PSYK - MICKELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL BROOKINGS
LANDRY HOFER AND EMILY CHRISTOPHERSON - HARRISBURG SOUTH MIDDLE
BAYLAN PAULSON - MICKELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL BROOKINGS
TAYA TWEDT - MICKELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL BROOKINGS
GOLD RATING
EPHINE BURKETT AND KACI JORDAN - SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
KEELEY JENKINS - MICKELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
BRONZE RATING
ASHTON OTTESON - MICKELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
HS TEACHER CREATED MATERIALS
NATIONAL QUALIFIERS
KYLIE CLEMENS - ABERDEEN CENTRAL
ICIS MUILENBURG AND ALLY ROTH - PARKSTON
HILARY POLREIS AND MYAH MOEGE - PARKSTON
EMILY WATSON- HARRISBURG
MEMBERSHIP GROWING
By: Travis Lape
In the heartland of education, a movement has been steadily gaining momentum. What began in 2018 as a modest gathering of 60 aspiring teachers from around 10 schools has blossomed into a formidable force for change. Today, Educators Rising South Dakota stands tall with over 400 members hailing from 57 schools, a testament to the organization's unwavering commitment to nurturing the next generation of educators
Since its inception, Educators Rising SD has emerged as a transformative platform, cultivating a community of passionate individuals dedicated to the noble cause of shaping young minds. The exponential growth in membership mirrors the organization's success in inspiring a diverse array of students to embrace the calling of teaching. From rural communities to bustling urban centers, Educators Rising SD has become a unifying force, transcending geographical boundaries to foster a shared vision for the future of education.
The journey from 60 to over 400 members is not just a numerical feat; it represents the collective dedication of individuals and partners determined to make a difference. With each new member, Educators Rising SD expands its reach, creating a network of educators poised to influence the educational landscape of South Dakota positively.
As we celebrate this remarkable growth, it is evident that Educators Rising SD has become a beacon of inspiration for those who believe in the transformative power of education. The organization's commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and community-building bodes well for the future of education in South Dakota, where these rising educators are set to leave an indelible mark on generations to come.
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Grade Break Down
EMPOWERING TOMORROW'S EDUCATORS: THE SOARING GROWTH OF EDUCATORS RISING SOUTH DAKOTA
The chart above provides a comprehensive breakdown of our grade membership distribution across the state, offering a visual representation of the distribution of students across different grade levels. This valuable data allows us to gain insights into the overall composition of our student membership.
T H E R E S P O W E R N T E A C H N G
HarrisburgHighSchool 48 HuronHighSchool 21 WestCentralHighSchool 21 WatertownHighSchool 19 AberdeenCentralHighSchool 16 O’GormanHighSchool 15 ParkstonHighSchool 14 SiouxFallsChristianHighSchool 14 TimberLakeHighSchool 13 Mobridge-PollockHighSchool 12 TeaAreaHighSchool 12 DellRapidsHighSchool 11 ElkPointJefferson 11 YanktonHighSchool 11 Lead-DeadwoodHighSchool 10 MilbankHIghSchool 9 CentervilleHighSchool 8 LeolaHighSchool 8 MadisonHighSchool 8 BeresfordHighSchool 7 BrandonValleyHigh School 7 Viborg-HurleyHighSchool 7 WinnerHighSchool 7 BrookingsHighSchool 6 BalticHighSchool 5 CantonHighSchool 5 DeuelHighSchool 5 SturgisHighSchool 5 LakePrestonHighSchool 4 WessingtonSpringsHighSchool 4 EthanHighSchool 3 LangfordArea 3 WoonsocketHighSchool 2 CusterHighSchool 1 WillowLakeHighSchool 1 CantonMiddleSchool 6 GeorgeS MickelsonMiddleSchoolBrookings 25 HarrisburgSouthMiddleSchool 12 LeolaMiddleSchool 3 h by the numbers T H E R E S P O W E R N T E A C H N G
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