To be nominated by a colleague is humbling. I am honored to have been chosen as a finalist. The Presidential Award means recognition of hard work and dedication, not only for myself but for the countless other teachers who tirelessly work to make our education system great. The process illustrates the continued learning that is prevalent in a teacher’s career. To win this award would be amazing, but not possible without the outstanding students, parents, and staff I have worked with. 

Ann Anderson Belle Fourche, SD | K-6, Science, 2012

The official biography below was current at the time of the award.

Ann Anderson has been an educator for 14.5 years and has spent the last 7 years teaching fifth grade science and social studies at Belle Fourche Middle School in the Belle Fourche School District. Previously, she taught in Langdon, ND, Sugar Land, TX, Hazelton, ND, and Spearfish, SD. Ann has received the following awards:  the 1999 Class B East Region Girls’ Cross-Country Coach of the Year, the 2012 Daniel Swets Robotics Materials Award, and a district iPad grant for 30 classroom iPads. Ann is a leader among her local staff by participating as a member of her district’s Building Leadership Team, presenting at the Technology and Innovation in Education Conference, and leading district in-services. To continue her education, Ann has participated in the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy in New Jersey, been recognized as a NASA Stellar Teacher for 2 years, and served as a Great Expectations in Math and Science Associate. Ann has a B.A. in education from Jamestown College and a Master’s in Education Science Curriculum and Instruction from Black Hills State University. She is certified in elementary education and endorsed in middle school science, language arts, and social studies. She is a National Board Certified Middle Childhood Generalist.

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