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  1. Hi, my name is Joni Hall and I just finished my 25th year of teaching at West Central Valley CSD. I am primarily the district's gifted coordinator, but I also teach K-5 technology and STEM. I am looking forward to learning from this book study.

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  2. Hi, my name is Sara Miller. I am in my 24th year of teaching. I teach HS science/social science at Chester Area School.

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  3. Hello, my name is John King. I am a Middle School Social Studies teacher, and football coach at Gregory Middle School in Gregory, SD. I have taught school for 24 years, at multiple levels. I have also coached football and multiple sports for 32 years. I am looking forward to this book study.

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  4. Hi! My name is Deb Harrowa and I have been teaching middle school for 20 years. I have been in Social Studies for 11 and ELA for 9

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  5. My Name is Blair Brunsting. I am an Education Support Professional in Sioux Falls. I keep up my teacher certificate in case I want to go into teaching. I generally work throughout the building working one on one or in small groups with Special needs students K-5.

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  6. Hi! It's Friyay!! My name is Christie Brantner. I have been teaching first grade for 23 years and still love it. This is one of the easiest ways to get that one last credit needed for recertification.

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  7. My name is Sheila Hansen. I teach MS math at a small school in Avoca, IA. I have been teaching math since 2003 and still love it! I like these book studies to get renewal credits, but I'm also always looking for new ideas! We have 3 daughters who are nurses, 2 grand kids and 1 on the way!

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  8. Hello. My name is Pam Lane. I teach one class, General Business, at Warner High School. I am also the school secretary. I did my first book study on Kids These Days and really enjoyed the book so thought I would read Teachers These Days.

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  9. My name is Emily Dinger. I teach 2nd grade in Groton, SD. I have been teaching for 20 years and am excited to learn more about teachers these days.

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  10. Hi! My name is Heidi Eitemiller. I teach elementary PE and Title in Mitchell, SD. I have been teaching for 26 years. I have heard good things about this book and so I am excited for this study.

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  11. Hi, my name is Jenn Kamrud. I teach Preschool & Begindergarten in Chester, SD. I recently completed the Kids These Days book study and enjoyed the book study and author. I look forward to learning more from her in Teachers these Days!

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  12. My name is Ashley Brandsrud! I teach in the Sioux Falls school district and I’m in my third year of teaching!

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  13. My name is Renae Prostrollo. I am up to renew my teacher certificate. I'm currently the Foundation Director for the Madison Central School and I substitute teach. I am looking to renew to be certified to long term teach.

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  14. Hi, my name is Stacie Englin. I am completing my 6th year teaching 5th and 6th grade math and before that, I taught preschool.

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    1. Hi, my name is Matt Campbell and I teach at Lead-Deadwood High School. This is my 12th year at this school and I taught for 12 years at Mahpiya Luta High School in Pine Ridge, SD. I have really enjoyed teaching at both schools and I am looking forward to this class!

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  15. My name is Pamela Kringel, and I am the librarian at T.F. Riggs High School. I work with all Riggs' students grades 9-12. I coteach research classes, supervise a book club and booktalk with students. I am also responsible for maintaining a Riggs student eligible college scholarship search list. In a couple of months, I will be in charge of administering our school's AP tests. I have worked in the Pierre district as a librarian for 21 years. Before that I worked in public libraries in California (my home state), as well as the South Dakota State Library as the children's services coordinator. Libraries are my happy place!

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  16. Hello, My name is Gnelle Dauwen and I teach first grade! I have been teaching elementary for over 25 years :) I am looking forward to this class as I am always looking for new ideas and ways to improve myself!

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  17. Hello all! My name is Mary Ann Stenbak, and I am an elementary music teacher from Sturgis SD. I teach grades prek - 4th grade. I have been teaching for 14 years and hope to for 14 more;) I am a book lover and am very excited to dive into this book!

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  18. Hello! My name is Ashton Peterson and I am currently a 3rd grade teacher in Alta, Iowa. I have previously taught 6th, 1st, and 2nd grades. This is my 7th year teaching and I am always looking to learn new things and improve my skills as an educator. I have three little girls of my own that keep me busy and in what little free time I have, I love baking!

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  19. Hello, My name in Jennifer VonEye! I'm from South Dakota! I'm in my 4th year of teaching Junior Kindergarten. I am really looking forward to this book study.

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  20. Hello! My name is Brittany Ackerman and this is my 13th year of teaching. I taught 3rd grade in Flandreau, SD for 3 years and currently teach 4th grade in Canton. I read the book, Kids These Days, and loved it so I am excited to start this book.

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  21. Holly Catherine SmithMarch 26, 2026 at 2:55 PM

    Hi, I am Holly Smith. In my 16th year of teaching. I currently teach Second Grade at Watertown Christian School. Looking forward to learning!

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  22. Hello - my name is Robert Rogers - my friends call me RJ. I live and teach in Fairfield, Montana. This is my 31st year teaching Industrial Arts and Computer Aided Drafting, grades 9-12. I also have a construction company that I work at in the summer.

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  23. Hi, my name is Andrea Medinger, but I like to go my AJ. I teach in Le Mars, IA (the ice cream capital of the world) and have been teaching here for 8 years. I currently teach ESL (English as a Second Language) and have been teaching ESL my whole teaching career so far.

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  24. Elizabeth SchumacherApril 6, 2026 at 7:01 AM

    Hi!
    My name is Elizabeth Schumacher, but I go by Lizzy. I teach 2nd Grade in Eureka, SD. I am finishing my 6th year of teaching.

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  25. Hi, my name is Olivia Barkl. I teach high school math in Yankton SD.

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  26. Hello! My name is Raquel Schlomer. I am the kindergarten teacher at the Selby Area School District. I have been teaching for 17 years.

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  27. Hello! I am Rick. I teacher beginning band for the Douglas School District.

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  28. Hello, I am currently staying at home. I have 5 children and my youngest started school full time last year. I plan to keep my teaching certificate current as someday I may go back to teaching.

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  29. Hi! My name is Morgan Bitton. I teach ECSE for the Brandon Valley School District. This is my 11th year teaching. I did the "Kids These Days" book study earlier this semester. I really enjoyed the book, so I decided to try out this one too!

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  30. Hi. My name is Amber Nieuwsma. I am a Special Education teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School in the Sioux Falls School District. I have been teaching for 16 years.

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  31. Hello! I'm Becky Palmer. I teach in Brookings, SD as a 4th grade teacher. This year will wrap up year 12. I have taken a few course through Transform Your Classroom and look forward to another one. Right now I teach math and reading interventions. I am always looking for new ways to connect with students.

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  32. Hello, I am Sara VanZee. I teach grades 5-8 at the LakeView Colony at the Andes Central School District. This is completing my 36th year of teaching, all in the Andes Central District. I have taken a few book studies through Transform Your Classoom and am looking forward to this one also.

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  33. I hope students learn that relationships are the foundation of everything. Long after they forget how to do the math problems or the dates in history, they will remember the person who made them feel capable. In the classroom, our character speaks louder than our curriculum. We aren't just teaching our students; we are showing our students what it looks like to be a person. It is important to form bonds with them. I get to form some deep bonds with my students as I have them for four years in a row and get to know them and their families very well.

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  34. Hello, my name is Kelsey Berletic. I am a former middle school math teacher. I stepped away from teaching in 2022, but I am not ready to step away from teaching all together so I am here getting some credits for renewal.

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