The School Administrators of South Dakota has recognized (Feb. 4, 2026) 11 members as their Outstanding Administrators for this year.
Those winners are:
- Connie Alspach, Business Official Dupree School District;
- Jay Swatek, Elementary Principal, Tea Area School District;
- Kelly Messmer, High School Principal, Harding County School District;
- Dr. Jeff Danielsen, Superintendent, Watertown School District;
- Sherri Nelson, Curriculum Director, Brandon Valley School District;
- Bo Beck, Middle School Principal, Aberdeen School District;
- Monica Waltman, Special Education Director, Douglas School District;
- Richie Hutchinson, Assistant Middle School Principal, Sioux Falls School District;
- David Olson, Middle School Principal, Meade School District;
- Kay Bass, Assistant High School Principal, Harrisburg School District;
- Kendra Becker, High School Principal, Redfield School District.
Each winner was chosen by their respective administrator parent groups.






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