Brookings High School teacher Kelly Riedell is South Dakota’s Outstanding Biology Teacher for 2008.  She was chosen as the state’s teacher of the year by her colleagues in the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT). 

“Kelly is an excellent teacher-leader,”

said Paul von Fischer, BHS principal.

“She’s worthy of praise for her l

ong-term dedication to the goal

of lighting the fire of curiosity in the

students she teaches.”

As the state’s Outstanding

Biology teacher, Riedell will receive a microscope, binoculars and a year membership in the national association.  She’ll receive her awards at the NABT national conference this October in Memphis, Tenn.

 ~ from staff reports