Meet the 2025 Presenters

  • Jamie Amundsen

    3rd Grade Teacher

    Grandview Elementary

  • Lynn Arnold

    4th Grade Teacher

    Rapid Valley Elementary

  • Erin Bauer

    Development Coordinator

    Compass: Partners in Learning (formerly known as TIE)

  • Chad Bento

    Behavior Coach

    Rapid City Area Schools

  • Kara Big Crow

    Title VI Manager

    Rapid City Area Schools

  • Mercedes Borgen

    Special Services Program Manager

    Rapid City Area Schools

  • Dominic Bradford

    Dean of Students

    Rapid Valley Elementary

  • Erik Brings White

    I AM Legacy

  • Jessica Broullire

    ACES

  • Rhoda Bryan

    Principal

    Rapid Valley Elementary

  • Brandi Christoffer

    Behavior Coach

    Rapid City Area Schools

  • Dr. Keyra Comer

    Director of Special Services

    Rapid City Area Schools

  • Anita Deranleau

    McKinney-Vento Coordinator

    Rapid City Area Schools

  • Amanda DuVall

    Middle School Teacher

    Douglas Middle School

  • Candi Foltz-Hall

    Assistant Principal

    Rapid Valley Elementary

  • Marie High Bear

    OSEU Teacher

    Rapid City Area Schools

  • Hollie Hoffman

    Principal

    Valley View Elementary

  • Jeremy Hurd

    Assistant Principal

    North Middle School

  • Nicole Keegan

    Professional Development Manager

    Rapid City Area Schools

  • Jacob LeLaCheur

    Detective

    Rapid City Police Department

  • Kayla McCaskell

    Assistant Principal

    RC Central HS

  • Jan McGrath

    Pilates Instructor

    Pilates Whole Body

  • Dr. Bob McIntosh

    Healthcare Professional

    Workplace Pain Management and Longevity

  • Cortney Meverden

    Behavior Coach

    Rapid City Area Schools

  • Bobbie Morrison

    Assistant Principal

    RC Central HS

  • Rishell Orelline

    HS Social Studies

    RC Stevens HS

  • Kelsey Parker

    In-House Counsel

    Rapid City Area Schools

  • Joe Pulaski

    Community Engagement Team

    Rapid City Police Department

  • Suzanne Reed

    Principal

    Horace Mann Elementary

  • Leigh Shaw

    Kindergarten Teacher

    Pinedale Elementary

  • Benji Steever

    Behavior Interventionist

    Robbinsdale Elementary

  • Tom Stewart

    Student Support Manager

    Rapid City Area Schools

  • Jennifer Strong

    Director of Federal Programs

    Rapid City Area Schools

  • Merideth Wald

    K-1 Teacher

    Black Hawk Elementary

  • Melody Walter

    Special Education

    Southwest Middle School

  • Ashley Wasserburger

    Education Director

    Working Against Violence, Inc.

  • Keaton Widow

    Program Manager

    CWOY/CWOY