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Our Board of Directors

The SDEA Board of Directors consists of educators who represent five regions of South Dakota including teachers, education support specialists, future and retired educators, and those teaching in the state's regental system. It is the policy-making body that sets the priorities for the work we do. Together, the Board of Directors represents the collective voice of educators in South Dakota. If you have questions, please reach out to the contact information below.

Western

Carol Waider
605-390-5487

Jennifer Macziewski
605-209-8690

Debbie Rohlf
605-569-2963

Plains

Kim Doherty
605-222-0717

Shawn Olsen
605-365-5985

Educators Guiding Learners

Olivia Forman
605-520-6237

Paula Hanson
605-448-2569

Eastern Prairie:
Danyelle Cleveland
605-351-7099

Kim Soldatke
605-261-4905

Cassondra Ford
605-759-5136

SouthEast Educators

Kerry Evans
605-665-7603

Amanda Sonne
605-770-1213

COHE At-Large

Ally Bowers
605-660-9583

ESP At-Large

Blair Brunsting
605-261-4828

Minority At-Large

Curt Anderson
605-837-2387

Retired

Mary Jane Chiles
405-735-3552

SDEA-Aspiring Educator

Gabriela Hill
402-521-0931

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It's about our kids.

The South Dakota Education Association (SDEA) is a professional organization working hard for educators, so they can continue to work hard for our kids. SDEA members provide a wide range of professional education services in communities throughout the state.