The South Dakotan Education is the story hub of the USD School of Education. Here you’ll find stories and news highlighting the meaningful contributions of our students, faculty and staff, and alumni.
Service & Advocacy
School of Education Student Selected for Esteemed Warren Fellowship for Future Teachers
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Mar 11, 2025
Kari Oyen Receives NASP President's Award
Kari Oyen, LP, CSP, Ph.D. ‘16, Ed.S. ‘08, program director and associate professor in the Division of Counseling and Psychology in Education, received the President’s Award from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) for representing school psychology at the American Psychological Association (APA).
Feb 26, 2025
USD School of Education Awards Five Individuals with the Legends of Delzell Award
A prestigious recognition, the Legend of Delzell Award is given to retired faculty, staff and alumni who reflect the values and spirit of the school in their work and service.
Feb 19, 2025
Generous Donation Supports Teacher Pathway Program Students
A generous donation to the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation, the philanthropic partner of the Sioux Falls School District (SFSD), is once again helping students in the University of South Dakota’s Teacher Pathway program as they work toward their goals of becoming educators.
Jan 03, 2025
The Language of Learning
Ana Rodriguez Garcia, a senior at the University of South Dakota who is originally from Sioux Falls, is on track to become an elementary school teacher, thanks to her journey through USD’s Teacher Pathway program.
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Alumni
Alumni-Founded Experiential Farm Blends Agriculture, Community Engagement
A sailboat voyage off the coast of Mexico sparked a transformative journey for Nancy ’97, ’98, and Jeff Kirstein ‘89, inspiring them to establish an experiential farm and animal sanctuary near Lennox, South Dakota.
Purposeful Work: Alumnae Make Positive Impact in the Tea Area School District
Two education administrators and University of South Dakota alumnae are driving positive change and fostering a culture of excellence in education within the Tea Area School District in South Dakota.
School of Education Faculty Recognized With Faculty Excellence Awards
The University of South Dakota School of Education honored three faculty members – Gabrielle Strouse, Ph.D., Jing Williams, Ph.D., and Kari Oyen, Ph.D ’16, Ed.S. ’08, LP, NCSP – with Faculty Excellence Awards, which annually acknowledge accomplishments in research, teaching and service.
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School of Education Places 112 Teacher Candidates in Local and Regional Classrooms
Summary: With residency students serving in classrooms across five states and 34 school districts, the University of South Dakota’s future educators bring much-needed support to the teacher workforce in South Dakota and beyond.
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USD School of Education Faculty Inspired by Finnish Education System
Summary: The Finnish education system is considered to be one of the best in the world, and as one of the leading schools of education in the region, the University of South Dakota School of Education sent several faculty members to Finland to learn from their innovative education programs.
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School of Education Faculty Recognized With Faculty Excellence Awards
Summary: The University of South Dakota School of Education honored three faculty members – Gabrielle Strouse, Ph.D., Jing Williams, Ph.D., and Kari Oyen, Ph.D ’16, Ed.S. ’08, LP, NCSP – with Faculty Excellence Awards, which annually acknowledge accomplishments in research, teaching and service.
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School of Education Plays Critical Role in Addressing Child Care Challenges in Vermillion Community
Summary: The University of South Dakota School of Education played a key role in helping the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company secure a $400,000 grant to address child care needs in the local community.
