“Each year, Americans use this week to recognize educators for their efforts in teaching, inspiring, and developing our nation’s rising generations,” said State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler.
They were there for the first-ever Teacher Appreciation Week recognition ceremony.
“Today, we will recognize some of North Dakota’s most dedicated teachers for their commitment, empathy, intellectual courage, and the love that they extend to their students each and every day as they bring themselves to their schools every day,” said Superintendent Baesler.
Educators and administrators received awards for their commitment to the profession.
“I am so happy we have this opportunity to gather today to lift up teachers, to lift up our profession, and most importantly, to lift up our students, because they are our future,” said Nick Archuleta, president of North Dakota United.
Among those celebrated were recipients of the Milken Educator Award, National Board Certification, and the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science.
2024 Honorees
Celebrating Excellence in North Dakota Education
- Amber Beyer - East Fairview Elementary
- Carly Braathen — Sweetwater Elementary
- Richard Danielson — Griggs County Central Public School
- Angela Hansen-Cook — Jefferson Elementary
- Macie Harris-Nelson — Kenmare Public School
- Kara Keysor — Kenmare Public School
- Torrey Larson — East Fairview Elementary
- Vicki Mattson — Belfield High School
- Heather Moser — ND Center for Distance Education
- Jennifer Nelson — Bowbells Public School
- Myranda Page — Mandan Middle School
- Julie Pearce — Larimore Public School
- Bridget Ryberg — Watford City High School
- Jessica Stoen — Northern Cass Elementary
- Shannay Witte — ND Center for Distance Education
Milken Educator Award
- Katelyn Gorder — Grafton High School
National Board Certification
- Tina Pletan — Bismarck Public Schools
PAEMST
- Melvina Murray — Dakota Elementary
