Teacher of the Year 2018

2018

S R E H C A E T OF THE R A YE

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A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE DAILY REPUBLIC JUNE 2018

Avon

2 • June 2018

2018 Teacher Of The Year

Mel Fathke

Title: Social Studies teacher School: Avon School District Years of service to school: 39 years Education(High School, College): Avon High School, University of South Dakota, Dakota State University, University of South Dakota at Springfield Why did you become a teacher, and what do you enjoy about teaching?

I enjoy and have a passion for the teaching of our grassroots in the super state of South Dakota. The students should be proud of where they come from and that each one of us can make a huge difference. I love teaching and sharing our South Dakota state history. It is important to remember and learn from our grassroots, like our family and friends. It is important to make your local and state history come alive. It is important to believe in your personal own story and your special wall of fame. It is significant to know the history of our state of South Dakota. Always remember what others do for you and what you can do for others. I have posters hanging all over the history room with important quotes, sayings, and devoted messages.

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MENSCH RETAIL GREENHOUSE

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Your Equipment Headquarters!

Dave Brandt

605-286-3638 or 605-660-0661

Located 1 mile West of Hwy 37 on Hwy 46.

All occasion fresh flowers and plants, bedding plants and fresh veggies in season

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BERNDT FARM EQUIPMENT

104 Main St. N. • Avon, SD 605-286-3427

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CROSBY & JAEGER FUNERAL HOME

Congratulations

Jim & Julie Jaeger • Chad & Lisa Peters

AVON TEACHER OF THE YEAR!

Open Monday–Friday 8-5:30 Saturday 8-1:00

105 North Main - Avon, SD 605-286-3241

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Tolsma’s Cove

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Congratulations

In Touch With Your Banking Needs

Farmers Coop Elevator 605-286-3297 Coop Fuel 605-286-3797 Farm & Ranch 605-286-3698 Avon, SD

Located 1 Mile West of Tyndall, SD on Highway 50

Avon Teacher Of The Year

Ron's Market Ron Pelton • Owner

102 North Main • Avon, SD • 605-286-3917

Outstanding Teacher of the Year

Mel Fathke

COMMUNITY BANK

118 N Main Street - Avon, SD 605-286-3213

Avon Lumber

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OF AVON

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Mel Fathke!

121 East Railway St. • Avon, SD 605-286-3332

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2018 Teacher Of The Year

Bon Homme

3 • June 2018

Vicky Carda

Title: Tabor elementary Title I teacher/ interventionist School: Tabor Elementary, Bon Homme School District Years of service to school: 17 years Education(High School, College): Bon Homme High School, Mount Marty College Why did you become a teacher, and what do you enjoy about teaching?

I became a teacher because I have always enjoyed working with young people. During high school, I babysat and during college, I worked at the daycare on campus. What I enjoy most about teaching is watching the students grow in their abilities. I don’t care how long it takes the students to grasp a certain concept, it’s the “aha” moment when their eyes light up and they say, “Mrs. Carda, I understand this!” That is what makes it all worthwhile. I enjoy helping all students succeed. Also, working alongside the staff at Bon Homme makes teaching enjoyable.

CARSON

Family Dentistry

Congratulations

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Peterson Auctioneer

Glenn Peterson 40837 315th, Springfield, SD 605-369-2638 • 605-661-1843 cellphone #

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D. Nolan Carson III, DDS PO Box 567 707 Chestnut St. Springfield, SD 605-369-2226 cfd@goldenwest.net

SECURITY

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Vicky Carda Teacher of the Year

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Tyndall Ace Hardware Owners: Wayne & Peg Winckler 802 Main Street Tyndall,SD 605-589-4700

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is a full service bridal salon where big city selection meets small town service.

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TYNDALL BAKERY

Ed & Carol Radack 1701 North Main • Tyndall, SD 605-589-3772

Kingbury Grain & Feed Robert Shutt/Owner 30866 413th Avenue Springfield,SD

605-589-3323

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Open M-F from 6:30am to 5:00 pm Saturday hours 6:30am to 12pm

605-589-3572

Fresh Baked Daily

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Congratulations

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Jackrabbitt Seed, LLC 605-464-4053

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Canistota

4 • June 2018

2018 Teacher Of The Year

Brandon Blide

Title: Mathematics and business teacher School: Canistota High School Years of service to school: 7 years Education(High School, College): Washington High School, South Dakota State University Why did you become a teacher, and what do you enjoy about teaching?

Today, I enjoy teaching because every day and every class is a new experience. I teach six different classes so I am having to keep on my toes throughout the day. At Canistota we have great students who strive to learn each and every day. Seeing them get involved and interested in what I am teaching is exactly what I had hoped to get out of this profession.

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Congratulations

Congratulations

2017 CANISTOTA TEACHER OF THE YEAR

MATTHAEI EXCAVATING Leonard Matthaei, Owner 26430 446th Ave. Canistota, SD 57012

CANISTOTA TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Larry’s Service Station

605-421-1464

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Russell Bunger - Owner 300 Main Street - Canistota, SD - 605-296-3331 001734623r1

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

208 W Main Street Canistota

Congratulations!

• Fabrication and repair of all types • All types of steel

Engbarth Directional Drilling

410 East Ave. Canistota, SD 605-296-3114

Canistota Teacher of the Year!

CONGRATULATIONS BRANDON BLIDE

STEVE’S WELDING MFG. INC.

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131 Main Street • Canistota, SD Phone 605-254-6001

Congratulations

• Aluminum and stainless steel

Steve Marquardt, Owner 26162 446th Ave. • Canistota, SD 605-296-3557-B 605-360-2283-C wizard19@goldenwest.net THE STEEL WIZARDS

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• Whirlpool Tubs • Guest Laundry • Exercise Room • Massage Room • Internet In Rooms • Microwave & Fridge

(605) 296-3431 Canistota, SD www.ortmanclinic.com

Chad & Mandy Keller

100 East Main Street Canistota, SD 605-296-3434

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OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY

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2018 Teacher Of The Year

June 2018 • 5

Chamberlain Debbie Swanson

Title: First-grade reading teacher School: Chamberlain Elementary Years of service to school: 25 years Education(High School, College): Chamberlain High School, Dakota Wesleyan University, Kindergarten MA curriculum and instruction at St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota Why did you become a teacher, and what do you enjoy about teaching?

I always wanted to be a teacher. I thought I wanted to be an interior decorator.

I babysat a lot in high school and loved being with children. Then I took a nanny job in Minnesota working with a very special little boy and it was then that I decided I would enjoy being a teacher. I love children and that’s why I teach!

It is extremely rewarding to watch children learn and grow! Everyone always asks, “which grade did you enjoy teaching the most?” I have loved all of them for different reasons. I have been teaching first-grade reading the last six years. Teaching first graders to read has been extremely rewarding, but also very challenging at times. Some children catch on quickly and others struggle.

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Chisum Peterson SDRE #11738

605-234-6049 PO Box 498 Chamberlain, SD 57325

Thank you for teaching our kids Debbie Swanson

HICKEY

605-234-4214 office petersonlandauction.com

HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING • PLUMBING

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201 West King Chamberlain,SD 605-234-6811

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Chamberlain Wholesale Grocery Co. 400 E. Prospect • Chamberlain, SD

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605-234-6513

100 Paul Gust Rd., Chamberlain, SD

605-234-5559

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Chamberlain-Oacoma South Dakota Kelli Potter Independent Insurance 106 E. Beebe Ave Chamberlain, SD 234-2323 Chamberlain Office 869-6900 Kennebec Office Tues.

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Congratulations!

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R & J Gravel & Construction

Byre Brothers

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Rod Reuer

308 Eagle Ave. • Chamberlain, SD 605-234-1606

Dignity of Earth & Sky

Historic Highway 16 Bridge

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Debbie Swanson

ADMISSION BY DONATION OPEN ALL YEAR 1480 S Main Street, Chamberlain SD 605-234-4216 • sdexcellence.org

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6 • June 2018

2018 Teacher Of The Year

Corsica-Stickney Lorisa Broughton

Title: K-6 special education School: Corsica-Stickney Years of service to school: 23 years Education (High School, College): Corsica High School, Dakota Wesleyan University Why did you become a teacher, and what do you enjoy about teaching?

Education has always been important to me. Learning and experiencing new things is a great way to grow as an individual. Helping others to enjoy learning and exploring everything that is out there seemed like a good career fit for me. What I enjoy most about teaching is that no day is the same as the next.

Every day I learn something new from my students or they inspire me to learn or research something new. Teaching has allowed me the ultimate joy of watching a child as they have that “light bulb” moment or as they reach a goal that they have worked hard on.

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Congratulations Lorisa!

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SANDWICHES

Braley Law Office

280 Main Street Corsica, SD

STICKNEY, SD 732-4646

120 S. Pleasant View Ave. Corsica, SD 605-946-5255

605-946-5123

Corsica Hardware

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Harv & Alfred Hup 420 North Industrial Avenue Corsica, SD

140 E. Main Corsica, SD

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605-946-5855

(605) 946-5481

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Custom Spraying “Ground or Air We’ll Be There”

CENTRAL AG. LLC.

Independent & Assisted Living Center 210 N. Dakota Ave. Corsica, SD 605-946-5229

Jason Schuman

Stickney, SD 732-4235

860 East 1st • 605-680-9911 centralag@goldenwest.net

South Side Farm Services Keith & Val Vanden Hoek

850 South Dakota Rd. • Corsica, SD

37879 SD Hwy 44 • Corsica, SD Independent & Assisted Living Center 001734890r1

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Local and long distance grain and livestock hauling

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Leisure Living Inc.

Charlotte Brown • Jim Brown Deb Dethlefsen • Marilyn Reimnitz Agents

2018 Teacher Of The Year

June 2018 • 7

Howard Stacy Wingen

Title: K-6 special education School: Howard Elementary School Years of service to school: 36 years Education (High School, College): Canova High School, Northern State University Why did you become a teacher, and what do you enjoy about teaching?

I remember since third grade that I always wanted to be a teacher. I loved being around kids, from babysitting to helping with Vacation Bible School after I was too old to go myself. My decision on a career never changed. Teaching young children is the best job ever. Teaching the basics in reading, writing and math is so fun for me. The children are eager to learn and think that I know so much! (I do know a lot in the kindergarten curriculum.) I love getting hugs and smiles each day and watching how excited the kids get when they understand something. It is fun to see where we start in the fall and how much they have grown and changed at the end of the school year. I wouldn’t trade my job with anyone!

We’re Proud Of You!

Rusty’s Food Store, Inc. YOU’RE LOCALLY-OWNED HOMETOWN GROCERY STORE!

SERVING THE MINER COUNTY AREA FOR OVER 50 YEARS!

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115 North Main St. Howard, SD

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Fidelity Abstract & Title Co. 605-772-5632

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Thank You For Your Dedication

Howard Cold Storage

(605) 772-4481 www.good-sam.com

Whispering Winds What an outstanding teaching you do STACY WINGEN

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Howard

216 South Main Howard, SD 605-772-4621

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Willoughby Funeral Home 301 North Main Street • Howard, SD

605-772-4681

Best Wishes to Stacy Wingen

ASSISTED LIVING CENTER 700 S MAIN HOWARD, SD

605-772-5885

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2018 Teacher Of The Year

Jones County Holly Stewart

Title: Second-grade teacher School: Jones County Elementary Years of service to school: 3 years Education (High School, College): I attended Hartington High School in Hartington, Nebraska and Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska Why did you become a teacher, and what do you enjoy about teaching?

I wanted to be a teacher since I was a kid. My mom was a teacher growing up and I saw all of the fun things that she could pass on to kids and how interested they were in what she was teaching, so that inspired me to inspire others. I love seeing how much the students grow from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. I love helping kids reach their full potential, even if they didn’t believe they could.

Star Family Restaurant

Moore Building Center LLC

Open Daily 7am-9pm See ya When Ya Get Here!!

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• Great Food • Friendly Staff • Fast Service • Eat In-Take Out •Homemade Soup • Buffalo Burgers • Indian Tacos • Ice Cream Shoppe • Homemade Pizza

Best Wishes Holly Stewart!

Sophie McKenzie, Owner

Murdo, SD

605-280-9516

507 Kennedy Ave Murdo, SD (605) 669-3070

sugarcoatedbysophie@gmail.com

103 East 5th Street, Murdo, SD • 605-669-2411

IES COOK OUR & S CAKE ALL OF YSIONS! R FO IAL OCCA SPEC

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Thank you for being such a dedicated teacher Holly!

We Appreciate Your Efforts!!

100 Main Street, Draper, SD 605-669-2401

Other locations in Fort Pierre and Presho

Venard Tire Service

WE PROVIDE TIRE REPAIR, SERVICE & ROAD SERVICE

The influence of a great teacher can never be erased.

Thanks Holly!

JONES COUNTY CLINIC

904 West 5th St., Murdo, SD 605-669-2077

609 Garfield Ave, Murdo, SD 605-669-2121

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2018 Teacher Of The Year

June 2018 • 9

Lyman Callie Hills

Title: Middle school reading teacher School: Lyman Middle School Years of service to school: I started teaching in Lyman the 2006/2007 school year Education (High School,College): I graduated from Lyman High School in 2000, from BHSU in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in education, and in 2011, I graduated from USF with a master’s degree as a reading specialist Why did you become a teacher, and what do you enjoy about teaching?

I became a teacher because of my second-grade teacher, Susan Taylor. I wanted to make a difference in the life of a child the way she did to mine and so many others.

She taught me that working hard in school, being kind always, and having fun were the keys to being happy in life and with your career. I enjoy the conversations I get to have with my students. I enjoy watching them grow, learn, be successful in school and in extracurricular activities. Having a student come in before school, or catching me between classes, and telling me about something positive that has happened in their life makes my heart happy. I love the relationships that I’ve built with my students.

Teaching and reading with them about real-life situations, seeing them connect with the material, allowing them to add their own unique, personal touches to their projects makes each day interesting!

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Kelli Potter Independent Insurance 106 E. Beebe Ave Chamberlain, SD 234-2323 Chamberlain Office 869-6900 Kennebec Office Tues.

Outstanding Job Callie!

Congratulations!

200 West Railway St., Kennebec, SD 605-869-2253 • Grain Office – 605-869-2255 Agronomy

Congratulations Callie!

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We are proud of you Callie!

BEST WISHES TEACHER OF THE YEAR!

605-895-2531

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CONSTRUCTION & SEAMLESS GUTTER AL & TAMI • HEIMAN • PRESHO

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Best Wishes Callie!

BJ'S FOOD CENTER 105 S Main Kennebec

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2018 Teacher Of The Year

Plankinton Mercia Schroeder

Title: High school Spanish II teacher, English as a Second Language School: Plankinton School Years of service to school: 10 years Education (High School,College): Fundação Bradesco in São Paulo state, Brazil, FIEO and UNIP in São Paulo state, Brazil, Metropolitan Community College, Johnson County Community College, University of South Dakota, Dakota Wesleyan University Why did you become a teacher, and what do you enjoy about teaching?

I became a teacher because I fell in love with education when I came to work first as a bilingual paraprofessional at the Plankinton School. Inside the classrooms, I experienced the dedicated work and care that pours out of amazing professionals at every minute of the day, and how children respond to that. The rewarding feeling of participating in the process of enriching someone’s life through education was enough to make every single minute of my day meaningful. What I enjoy most about teaching is the unique connection between teacher and students. I enjoy listening to them, and the exchange of experience and knowledge between us is so unique and fulfilling.

Best Wishes Mercia!

CONGRATULATIONS!

24/7 Nursing Staff • Social Services • Daily Activities On-site Beautician • Therapeutic Diets Medicare & Medicaid Certified Inpatient and Outpatient Therapy

OVERWEG AUTO, GLASS & FUEL, LLC

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WE OFFER GREAT PRICES! • FOOD • FUEL • CLEAN STORE • FRIENDLY SERVICE

I-90 & US Hwy 281 Plankinton, SD Quality 605-942-7138

Keith Overweg 408 South Main Plankinton, SD

Call today to schedule a tour! 605-249-2216

Product .

Aurora Brule Care & Rehab cooPerative Service. Quality Product.

Appliances • Heating & Cooling Generators • Residential & Commercial WiringcooPerative Service.

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Generators • Residential & Commercial Wiring

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605-942-7731

Appliances • Heating & Cooling Generators • Residential & Commercial Wiring 800-477-2892 • 605-996-7516

800-477-2892 www.centralec.coop

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Congratulations Mercia Schroeder

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Congrats Mercia Schroeder

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PLANK INN Owners

Bultsma Agency

Congratulation Mercia!

An extra special Teacher of the Year!

Clint Bultsma

124 North Main Plankinton, SD 605-942-7200

Teresa & James

Plankinton, SD

605-942-7561

Plankinton, SD • 605-942-KIDS (5437)

2018 Teacher Of The Year

June 2018 • 11

Platte-Geddes Sandy Du Frain

Title: Second-grade teacher School: Platte-Geddes Elementary Years of service to school: 5 years Education (High School,College): I graduated from Geddes High School.

My undergraduate degree was with the University of South Dakota and my master’s degree was with Walden University Why did you become a teacher, and what do you enjoy about teaching?

I decided I wanted to become a teacher because I couldn’t think of another occupation I wanted to do more than teaching. I honestly feel like I get the “best group of kids” every year. I get to stand up, in front of our next generation, and influence and enlighten them. After all, some of them will be our leaders, entrepreneurs, or our next-door neighbors. Whatever they choose, I know that I helped mold them. I get to mold through hands-on, reallife experiences. I get to sing, dance, model, entertain, learn, create, influence, advise, watch kids discover, and so much more. It doesn’t get any better than that.

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Geddes 337-2561

605-337-3374

36590 SD Hwy 44 • Platte, SD www.pharmco.com LOCATIONS IN Platte•Chamberlain•Kimball•Winner

Congratulations Sandy!

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Congratulations Sandy!

Bob & Gus Middendorp

Complete Machine Fabricating & FabricatingShop & Welding Silage/ Grain Truck Boxes Welding Silage/ Grain Truck Boxes Heavy Heavy duty land levelers MFS Mixer Wagons duty land levelers MFS Mixer Wagons Platte, S.D. S.D. Platte, 337-2621

337-2621 • 1-800-658-2293 1-800-658-2293 E. of Platteon on Hwy 44 44 E. of Platte Hwy

12 E. 7th Street Platte, SD

605-337-3009

“We do the most for you”

CONGRATULATIONS SANDY DUFRAIN teacher of the year

Ringling Trucking Company

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Platte, SD Phone: 337-3325

THANK YOU FOR TEACHING OUR CHILDREN!

Josh’s ATV Service

ATV SERVICE & REPAIR USED ATV SALES 36578 SD Highway 44, Platte, SD 57369.

JOSH VEURINK 605-337-ATV (2887) Cell 605-680-0362

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Platte Food Center

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Ross Ringling 27462 SD Highway 45 • Platte, SD • 605-337-2492

New Owner, Chris Pearson 801 E. 7th, Platte, SD 605-337-3250

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Chris Nelson General Manager

Complete Machine Shop

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Dan Schulte, Mgr.Mgr. Dan Schulte, Mgr. Dan Schulte, Congratulations Geddes Geddes Geddes Teacher of the Year!

337-2561 337-2561 337-2561 Sandy DuFrain

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Roadstop 21 W 7th St. Platte 337-3304

1-800-337-2655 PO Box 905 Platte, SD 57369

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Feeds All types Feeds Feeds Feeds ofAll Grain All types ofFertilizer types of All Dry types of Grain Grain Grain Mgr. Dan Schulte, DryFertilizer Fertilizer Dry Dry Fertilizer

PLATTE LIVESTOCK MARKET

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Sanborn Central

2018 Teacher Of The Year

Candi Danek

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Title: Language Arts teacher School: Sanborn Central High School Years of service to school: 14 years Education (High School,College): Sioux Falls Lincoln, University of Sioux Falls Why did you become a teacher, and what do you enjoy about teaching?

From the time I was a little girl, my friends and I played school. I didn’t always get to be the teacher, but it was more fun than being the student.

I was never disappointed when I became a teacher. I have always enjoyed the students, most of the time!

39758 SD Hwy 34 Woonsocket, SD 57385 605-796-4448

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Mumford Protsch LLC

#1 With Us!

Country Pumper

Insurance

Phone: 495-4242

207 S Dumont Ave. Woonsocket, SD

East of Forestburg on Hwy. 34

111 S. Dumont Ave Woonsocket, SD 57385

605-796-4150

We Feature...

Jim, Trudy, Robert, Susan TELEPHONE 605-796-4471 • 866-546 HEGG

• Gas • Snacks • Video Lottery • Hunting Licenses • Hunting Supplies

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“Transportation Across the Nation!”

BROOKS OIL CO., INC. 605-248-2310

Pool - Darts - Great Food Friendly Atmosphere

Letcher, SD

CLAYTON’S REPAIR SHOP 605-248-2344 605-999-4038

EX pRESS

LOCATED ON THE WEST END OF MAIN STREET, LETCHER, S.D.

EXCELLENT VALUE PERSONAL SERVICE

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605-999-5482

• 605-796-4401

“FROM WHEELS TO FIELDS”

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Thank you for teaching our children!

Bob Schmit • Artesian, SD

Woonsocket, SD

Letcher, SD 605-248-2226

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Artesian Seed

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LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED FOR OVER 40 YEARS!

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“You’re

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Hegg

Shop:605-527-2250 605-527-2250 Shop: Home: 605-527-2208 Home: 605-527-2208

Congrats Candi Danek

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STOP Hwy 34 & Main Street Woonsocket 605-796-4369

39759 SD Hwy 34 Woonsocket 605-796-4444

2018 Teacher Of The Year

June 2018 • 13

Wagner Theresa Koupal

Title: Study hall monitor, school newspaper and yearbook adviser School: Wagner Community School Years of service to school: 39 years Education (High School,College): Gregory High School, Mount Marty College Why did you become a teacher, and what do you enjoy about teaching?

I was inspired to become a teacher by the teachers I had while attending school in Gregory. My junior high English teacher, Hilda Raymond, was a true inspiration for me. I became a teacher because I love working with young people. I have a passion for learning and being in a school setting gave me new opportunities to learn. My goal as a teacher is to share my passion for learning with students and help them realize their true potential.

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2018 Teacher Of The Year

Wessington Springs Julie Fastnacht

Title: K-12 general music/vocal play/musical director School: Wessington Springs School District Years of service to school: 20 years Education (High School,College): Auburn High School in Washington State, Central Washington University, Washington State Why did you become a teacher, and what do you enjoy about teaching?

I became a teacher because I enjoy working with children and sharing my passion of music. Teaching has given me the ability to connect with students on many levels. Recently, I directed the play “The Bullying Collection,” and had my students perform for our student body and community. Our goal was to teach the negative impact of bullying. This was a great learning experience for all involved. I have also had the opportunity to get 25 ukuleles donated through DonorsChoose.org, and will be adding ukuleles to my sixth-grade curriculum this next school year.

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2018 Teacher Of The Year

June 2018 • 15

Mitchell -- John Paul II Megan Rokusek Title: Preschool teacher School: John Paul II Years of service to school: 12 years Education (High School,College): Mitchell High School, Dakota Wesleyan University, University of South Dakota Why did you become a teacher, and what do you enjoy about teaching?

My love for teaching started when I was in elementary school. I had some wonderful teachers that truly made a great impact on my life and inspired me to follow in their footsteps. I wanted to work with children and make that same impact as I had from them. I wanted to help children to love learning and to make a difference in their lives. The most rewarding part of teaching is the kids! Their laughter and smiles make coming to work every day worth it. I love seeing how much the students have grown throughout the year and the moments when they finally get it! I enjoy making learning fun and trying new things to reach each child in my class.

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2018 Teacher Of The Year

Mitchell -- Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary Sarah Timmer

Title: Third-grade teacher School: Gertie Belle Rogers Years of service to school: 4 years Education (High School, College): Tri-Valley High School, University of Sioux Falls, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Why did you become a teacher, and what do you enjoy about teaching?

The reason I became a teacher is simple -- I love all children! My goal is to help each student reach their full potential. It is very rewarding to help students discover their love for learning and watch students grow. I enjoy teaching knowledge standards, but I also take pleasure in teaching children how to collaborate and work with others. This involves teaching students how to listen to others with the intent to understand, problem solve, and how to clarify and articulate a plan or idea. I also take joy in helping students discover how to celebrate learning from their mistakes, and the importance of enjoying and persevering through challenging tasks. These skills will help them to become positive members of society.

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2018 Teacher Of The Year

June 2018 • 17

Mitchell -- L.B. Williams Elementary Chad Lentsch Title: Fifth-grade teacher School: L.B. Williams Elementary Years of service to school: 3 years Education (High School,College): Madison High School, University of South Dakota Why did you become a teacher, and what do you enjoy about teaching?

This is my opportunity to once again reaffirm to my students that I care about them, and that I am here to make a positive difference in their lives. Aristotle was on point when he stated: “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” Making a positive difference continues throughout the day in Room 409 in everything we do. Our class mottos are reaffirmed each day: “Be kind, work hard and learn.” We then talk about making it a good day.

In Room 409, we don’t just have good days, we make good days. In order to make good days, I afford learning opportunities to my students that provide meaning and memories. When a student is provided with a memorable experience, then the goal of “learn” is attained in one lifelong memory.

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2018 Teacher Of The Year

Mitchell -- Longfellow Elementary Wendi Schnabel Title: First-grade teacher School: Longfellow Elementary Years of service to school: 12 years Education (High School,College): Custer High School, Northern State University, Southwest Minnesota State University Why did you become a teacher, and what do you enjoy about teaching?

I became a teacher because I wanted to make a difference and teaching allows me to that. Teaching is in my blood; my mom is a retired teacher.

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2018 Teacher Of The Year

June 2018 • 19

Mitchell Middle School Darci Winthers

Title: Special education teacher School: Mitchell Middle School Years of service to school: 25 years Education (High School,College): Mitchell High School, University of South Dakota, Northern State University Why did you become a teacher, and what do you enjoy about teaching?

From a very young age, I decided to follow in my father’s and grandmother’s footsteps to become a third-generation teacher. I believe every child has potential, unique gifts, and talents, even those with learning disabilities. A teacher makes a positive impact and leaves a lifelong impression on students.

This belief underlies my commitment to teaching and sets my goals for students when they enter and leave my classroom. Modeling patience and understanding are of high importance to me. I want my students to develop determination and perseverance, and I want to instill in them a good work ethic that will carry them toward a successful future. Each day I enjoy watching and helping students achieve their goals and making a positive impact.

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2018 Teacher Of The Year

Mitchell High School Melanie Jacobson

Title: Mathematics teacher School: Mitchell High School Years of service to school: 6 years Education (High School,College): Aberdeen Central High School, South Dakota State University Why did you become a teacher, and what do you enjoy about teaching?

I became a teacher because I enjoy learning and helping others learn. I have a talent for mathematics, and I chose to become a teacher because I wanted to use my talent to help others. I love how mathematics can explain phenomena in the real world, and I love watching my students discover this too!

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