BISMARCK, N.D. – Mayville-Portland-Clifford-
She helps students in grades four through eight who need more time with math and reading. Tunseth was honored as Griggs County Teacher of the Year in 2022 and has also served as a teacher and elementary school principal in her 11-year career.
“Many of the students I work with have experienced repeated challenges in school, which can lead to disengagement and a belief that they are not capable,” Tunseth said in her Teacher of the Year application. “My core belief is that all kids can experience success every single day, and it’s my responsibility to create the conditions for that success.”
Tunseth begins her stint as Teacher of the Year on Jan. 1.
“Mrs. Tunseth’s teaching style is inspirational. When a student is having difficulties, she is able to transform their outlook on education. Her love and dedication for teaching and her students are evident,” North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler said. “She works hard to bring parents and families into her classroom instruction, because she knows that family involvement is a key part of student success.”
“We’re fortunate in North Dakota to have teachers like Mrs. Tunseth, who care deeply and go the extra mile to create a bright future for our children,” North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong said. “We congratulate her on this deserving honor as Teacher of the Year.”
Teacher of the Year finalists included Emily Dawes, a literacy specialist at Lake Agassiz Elementary School in Grand Forks; Hannah Sagvold, a business education teacher at Lisbon Public School; and Leah Wheeling, a sixth-grade teacher of physical education and digital literacy at Simle Middle School in Bismarck.
