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SHAPE SD Announces 2016 Teacher Award Winners

Written by Megan Hlavacek | Jan 1, 2017 6:00:00 AM

Six individuals were recognized for outstanding teaching in health and physical education at the SHAPE South Dakota Convention held October 26-28, 2016 in Deadwood. The honorees include:

Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year

Nikki Heinz - Yankton School District

Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year

Stacy Anderson - Madison School District

Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year

Vonda Bjorklund - Brookings School District

Health Education Teacher of the Year

Patty Jorgenson - Brookings School District

New Professional of the Year

Kim Kuefler - St. Francis Indian School

Honor Award

Dr. Patty Hacker - South Dakota State University

SHAPE SD (Society for Health And Physical Educators of South Dakota) is a group of professionals collaborating to combat the obesity crisis by increasing lifelong physical activity and promoting healthy living.