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This year the Sioux Falls School District (SFSD) saw 70 teachers nominated for the 36th Annual Dr. John W. Harris Teacher of the Year Award. It came down to seven finalists.

Sioux Falls School District

On Monday, the SFSD awarded 5th grade Garfield Elementary teacher Susan Thies with its top honor.

"There are only a select few teachers I have ever come across that I would label as master teachers. Teaching is both an art and a science which requires full commitment mentally, emotionally, and physically. Teaching requires that you know your content, your students, and yourself, inside and out, completely. It is for these reasons, and many more, that I can say with complete conviction that Susan Thies is a master teacher."

The Sioux Falls Teacher of the Year Award ceremony was held at Ben Reifel Middle School.

2024 Sioux Falls Teacher of the Year Finalists

Sioux Falls School District

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