We had a total of 105 outstanding teachers from across the Sioux Falls School District nominated for the 38th Annual Dr. John W. Harris Teacher of the Year Award! Of those 105, five individuals have been chosen as finalists for the award!
Please help us congratulate this year's finalists:
+ Mary Alexander | Lincoln High School
+ Megan Erickson | Eugene Field A+ Elementary
+ Shayla Kruse | George McGovern Middle School
+ Adrian Ledesma | Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
+ Rick McCaulsky | CTE Academy
The final recipient of the award will be named at the annual Teacher of the Year Award Ceremony on Monday, February 23rd, 2026, at 7 pm. The ceremony will be held at the Sanford Barn and will be available to livestream (link coming soon).
Congratulations to all the nominees and finalists! We are so grateful to have such incredible educators inspiring young minds each day!