South Dakota
Regional Teachers of the Year recognized during Teacher Appreciation Week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Department of Education has honored five of the state’s teachers to kick off Teacher Appreciation Week.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10. On Monday, the following were announced as the 2025 Regional Teachers of the Year:
- Region 1: Amy Verhelst, Kindergarten, Sioux Valley Elementary School, Volga
- Region 2: Erin Rieff, Art, Brandon Valley Middle School, Brandon
- Region 3: Megan Wilson, Math, Sanborn Central High School, Forestburg
- Region 4: Christy Saltsman, K-8 Physical Education and 6-8 Math, Gettysburg School District, Gettysburg
- Region 5: Michelle Abbott, 2nd grade, West Elementary School, Spearfish
A DOE panel will select one of these five teachers as the 2025 South Dakota Teacher of the Year and the state’s candidate for National Teacher of the Year.
Each of these teacher’s classrooms will receive a visit from DOE representatives during Teacher Appreciation Week.
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