Dr. Conner and 14 Sturgis Brown High School students traveled to Black Hills State University in Spearfish on October 15 to attend the 2026 Educators Rising South Dakota Fall Expo. Students explored the teaching profession through interactive educational sessions, classroom technology workshops and literature integration activities.
A highlight of the day was meeting South Dakota Teacher of the Year Becky Haenfler. Students enjoyed connecting with educators and learning more about opportunities in education.