Karen Harrington Awarded 2007 Teacher of the Year
Mitchell Middle School educator Karen Harrington was named the SD English Teacher of the Year at the SDCTE 2007 Spring Conference. Harrington been involved in many levels of education (high school, middle school, administrator), and because she's walked in others' shoes, she's a valuable resource for other educators.
According to her principal, Brad Berens, "We are fortunate to have Karen as a staff member at Mitchell Middle School. More specifically, . . . Karen is diligent about teaching students to set their goals high in the classroom and in their personal life. She knows that quality teachers are those who have high expectations for themselves as well as their students."
In addition, Karen has served on the SDCTE Executive Board since 1995, including four years as president. No organization could ask any more of its leader. Congratulations, Karen!
We would welcome nominations for SDCTE Teacher of the Year, 2008. If you would like to nominate a teacher for this honor, please use this form.
Previous Teacher of the Year Award Winners
2007 — Karen Harrington, Mitchell
2006 — No Award Given
2005 — Carol Varliek (Wagner Community School)
2004 — Barb Unruh (Agar —Blunt —Onida)
2003 — Connie Krueger (Rapid City)
2002 — Doris Chmela (Kimball)
2001 — Staci Haag (Dakota Valley)
2000 — No Award Given
1999 — Jim Swanson (DSU)
1998 — Nancy Zuercher (USD) and Jean Helmer (Bell Fourche High School)
1997 — Sharon Olbertson (Beresford High School)
1996 — Donna Fisher, Mitchell