SD STEM Ed Conference
February 6th, 7th, & 8th 2025
Join educators from around the state, to collaborate and learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics!
Held at the CROSSROADS EVENT CENTER,
in HURON, SOUTH DAKOTA
Awards Given During 2024 Conference
2023 Outstanding Biology Teacher
Quinnie Altura
Quinnie has a remarkable ability to infuse passion and enthusiasm into her teaching and has made class a captivating journey for her students. Her innovative methods and commitment to excellence have transformed her classroom into a hub for learning, inspiring a genuine love for science. Beyond her teaching skills, she fosters a supportive and encouraging environment, ensuring every student feels valued. This recognition is a testament to Quinne’s profound impact on education, shaping curious minds and instilling a lasting appreciation for the wonders of biology.
Congratulations Quinnie!
2023-2024 Outstanding Physical Science Teacher
Carrie Cox
This award reflects Carrie’s commitment to student-centered learning, her content knowledge, and her professionalism, all of which exemplify what it means to be an outstanding teacher. She is continually working to improve her own knowledge and pedagogy through professional development. Carrie sets high standards in her classroom and works diligently to support her students so that they can each reach those high standards. And when her students need concrete experiences to link their learning to the lives they are working towards, she provides access to the latest science and research by either taking her students to the science or bringing the research into her classroom. Congratulations Carrie!
2024 Outstanding Biology Teacher
Amanda Ringling
The 2024 Outstanding Biology Teaching Award recipient is Amanda Ringling, the 7th and 8th-grade science teacher at Brandon Valley Middle School. She richly deserves this award for several reasons. First, her extraordinary ability to connect with students of all abilities and attitudes, showcasing a mastery of her craft and creating a respectful and supporting learning environment. Secondly, Amanda goes beyond her immediate school community, generously sharing her engaging lessons and materials with fellow educators, fostering collaboration and unity in the teaching profession. Lastly, despite the challenges of teaching multiple grade levels, Amanda consistently delivers high-quality lessons in both grades, striking a perfect balance that aligns with learning proximal development. Amanda embodies the essence of an exceptional educator, making her an outstanding candidate for this esteemed award. Congratulations Amanda!
2025 SD STEM Ed Conference
Registration includes conference and lunches.
Payment can be made with PayPal, credit card, or by mailing a check with a copy of the invoice.
Banquet Tickets
A limited number of banquet tickets ($35) will be available. There is no guarantee that banquet tickets will be available with on-site registrations.
Team Discount
Teams of three (3) teachers from the same school/district are considered a 'School Team'.
- Schools/districts will receive a $50 discount for each team registered.
- The team can comprise a mix of math and science teachers as well as a mix of grade levels.
- The 'team' cannot include a first year teacher using the Goehring/Vietz Scholarship.
- The team discount is not for students.
- The team discount will be null and void if the invoice is not paid by 1/15/24.
***Invoices not sent until all members of the team have completed their individual registrations.
Questions? Contact Sheila McQuade at smcquade@ogknights.org
Scholarships & Grants
Goehring/Veitz Leadership Scholarship
- Supports attendance for teachers in their first year of teaching in South Dakota.
Marian Filbrandt Memorial Scholarship
- Supports attendance for teachers in years 2 through 5 of their teaching career.
SDSTA Industrial Arts and Ag Grants
- Funds may be requested to cover the costs of attending the SD STEM ED conference.
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
Early Bird Registration fee (ends December 15th)
- first table $300
- each additional table $50.
Pre-registration fee (December 16th through January 15th)
- first table is $400
- each additional table being $50.
Each paid registration includes:
- one quarter page or banner size advertising space in the online conference booklet.
- Please submit image to vendor@sdsta.org.
- TWO conference registrations and lunches for both Friday and Saturday.
- Tickets for Friday night’s banquet are NOT included in registration. Banquet tickets can be purchased for $35 a person.
- All exhibitors are requested to furnish AT LEAST one door prize to be presented at both the Friday and Saturday noon luncheons.
- Deadline for getting exhibitor information into the online conference booklet is December 15th.
Late registrations are welcome but exhibitor information may not be included in conference booklet.
GRADUATE CREDIT AVAILABLE
Conference hours can be used for CEU credit OR graduate credit - not both.
- Registration is through CAMSE at Black Hills State University
- Tuition is payable by check sent with registration form to the address given.
- One credit is $40.
- Course requirements are fully explained in the syllabus in Google Drive
- Logs and forms are available
in this folder.