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.