Member Spotlight

The first of three finalists was celebrated at a ceremony in Mandan on February 5, 2024.

Cyle Golde's commitment to serving in multiple capacities positively impacts students and the community, making him an exemplary figure and role model in small-town education.

Laine Martinez, a Spanish instructor from Bismarck High School and the 2023 Foreign Language Association of North Dakota's Teacher of the Year award winner, credits always having a positive attitude and the human connections we can create through language to her success as an educator.

Nearly four thousand feet long and 162 above the river, building this engineering marvel required a lot of critical thinking and problem solving. Nearby at Valley City High School–those are the exact skills chemistry, physics and STEM teacher Matt Nielson is teaching his students.

ND United member and ITV instructor receives award as foreign language teacher of the year

ND Teacher of the Year Bret Dockter challenges students to leave a legacy, in the classroom and on the field.

Mystic Mentors program at Jim Hill Middle School in Minot builds culture of inclusivity through physical education.

Bret Dockter, a sixth-grade teacher from Harvey, honored at ceremony in Capitol along with three other finalists, all members of North Dakota United.

Deb Bertsch grew up in Warwick, North Dakota, graduated from high school there and eventually landed a job as an education support professional.

ND United member has been instrumental in assisting higher education students with finding affordable health insurance.