2017 Teacher: Diane Dittmer
Diane Dittmer 4th Grade at Wilson Elementary “I truly believe I was born to do this job. When I was little, I wanted to teach—just so I could write on
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2017 Teacher: Lisa Skovlund
Lisa Skovlund Multi-Grade-Level Special Education at Sturgis Elementary “The first thing I love about my kids is the hugs. They’re excited to be there, and I’m excited to watch them
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2017 Teacher: Cynthia Robertson
Cynthia Robertson High School English at Rapid City High School “Many students with whom I’ve spoken who struggle with attendance have told me that they make a point to attend
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The Back-to-School Butterflies
The Back-to-School Butterflies 5 ways to help kids ease anxiety The back-to-school butterflies inevitably wing their way into my home every August. One moment my kids and I are celebrating
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Tips for a Healthy School Year
Tips for a Healthy School Year As the first day of school approaches, some important preparations for a smooth, stress-free transition back to the classroom include: Get Eight Hours Sleep
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Educational Apps
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has changed their screen time recommendations, doing away with the two-hour-a-day limit. Instead focusing more on quality of screen time rather than quantity. More
Meet These Amazing Educators
Black Hills Family and Rapid Chevrolet Cadillac “give an apple” to seven teachers in the Black Hills for inspiring their students and going above and beyond in their classrooms. Every
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Roxi Withee
Mrs. Roxi Withee Kindergarten at Zion Lutheran School, Rapid City When you walk into Mrs. Withee’s classroom, her class of 18 students are eagerly waiting to start their day.
Kara Schroeder
Mrs. Kara Schroeder First Grade at Corral Drive Elementary School, Rapid City “Mrs. Schroeder is not only one of the best teachers I have ever met,” said Jennifer Tomac,
Jeanette Nicholas
“As teachers, we try to make learning fun,” explained Jeanette Nicholas. “The best thing about teaching fourth graders is that they make teaching fun! Seeing their love of learning makes