Guest Bio: Erica Boomsma is the 2019 South Dakota Teacher of the Year and teaches 4th grade in the Huron School District. Passionate and driven to teach from a young age, she was inspired by excellent teachers. For 18 years, she has had the honor of empowering all students to become life long learners and to strive for their dreams. With bachelors and masters degrees in education, Boomsma’s greatest joy and accomplishment is found in her students’ enthusiasm to learn and their success as they achieve things they never thought they could all while learning as a family. Erica loves her profession and even more, the students she teaches. She believes that every child regardless of race, gender, creed, or socio-economic status can learn. There is nothing in this world that she would rather do. For Erica, it is her dream come true. Her life long goal fulfilled – she is a teacher!

About This Episode: Come take a stroll with us through the middle of the flats with a really quiet little girl who grew up to become a 4th grade teacher. In this episode, Erica Boomsma (the 2019 South Dakota Teacher of the Year) shares with us how she found teaching, what she believes every student deserves and how lessons can come from everything and everyone around us. #ATOY19 #AskMeWhy #AMileInMyShoes

For More Info: Visit www.stillstacey.com to learn more about the host and to submit scheduling inquiries or general questions about the podcast. To learn more about today's guest or the resources mentioned, you may also reach out to them directly via the following social media platforms: @ericaboomsma (Twitter), @erica.boomsma (Instagram) and https://www.facebook.com/erica.boomsma.1.

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