United Voices Past Issues

Bismarck physical education instructor Sheila Peterson named 2024 North Dakota Teacher of the Year. "She makes people feel important. She acknowledges them and finds any way she can to make them feel seen, heard, valued and validated." Hear from Sheila Peterson in this issue of United Voices.

Ten years ago, North Dakotans from communities all across the state, representing the wishes of thousands of their fellow union members, workers in public education and public service, had a choice to make. A big one, at that. Read about this historic milestone in our union's history in this issue of United Voices.

In our summer 2023 issue of United Voices, we feature the story of Risha Allen, a music teacher in Minot who has amassed a gigantic following of more than 200,000 on TikTok due to her inspiring songs she writes with her students. We also have a complete wrap-up on the 2023 session of the North Dakota Legislature, as well as the 2023 North Dakota United Delegate Assembly, a full list of upcoming professional development courses offered by ND United, and so much more.

Inside our spring issue of 2023, our cover story spotlight shines on Bruce Schonberger, a custodian at Central Campus High School in Minot and the ND Education Support Professional of the Year. In addition, we have stories on the ongoing session of the ND Legislature, a Member Voices column by Bismarck teacher Heather Hintz, profile of NDPERS board member Jason Grueneich, and more.