VFW Aberdeen Teachers of the Year for 2024

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Three Aberdeen Public School District teachers have been chosen as Aberdeen VFW Post 17 teachers of the year.

Winners were selected at the elementary, middle and high school level. The winning teachers are:  

  • Amanda Mayer, a fifth-grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary, who has worked at the school district for nine years. 

  • Amy Thompson, a math teacher at Simmons Middle School, who has worked at the school district for 23 years.  

  • Hannah Carlson, an ESL teacher at Aberdeen Central High School, who has worked at the school district for 10 years.

Each of the winning teachers received a certificate and a monetary gift. Congratulations!

About the Aberdeen Public School District 

The Aberdeen Public School District provides a comprehensive educational program to approximately 4,200 students in grades K-12, with a mission of empowering all students to succeed in a changing world. Our students receive the knowledge and skills necessary to reach their potential in a global community through high expectations of academic achievement; diverse educational opportunities; and community involvement in a safe, supportive environment. Learn more at aberdeen.k12.sd.us.