AMAZING TEACHER of the MONTH HONORING PIERRE/FT. PIERRE'S TEACHERS BECK Heartland Presented by MOTOR COMPANY October's Amazing Teacher is: Kristie Maher 4th/5th Grade Science/Social Studies Stanley County Elementary School COUR AUDIENCE IS OUR SUPERPOWER MEDIA Kristie Maher has been teaching in different capacities for over 35 years, first as the Executive Director of the SD Discovery Center for 24 years, and then as the GOLD program coordinator and a teacher in the Stanley County School District. Here is what Kristie's nominator said about her: "Mrs. Maher teaches 4th/5th grade in Stanley County where she tries to do her best each day for her students. She uses her experience and continuing education to help each student with their individual challenges. Mrs. Maher wants the best for her students in and out of school and gives them tools to get there. Mrs. Maher makes learning fun and impactful. Pictured are Capital Journal publisher Jeff Hartley and Steve Beck presenting Kristie Maher with the Amazing Teacher award for October. Kristie is the winner of a $100 gift card and a Beck Motor Company oil change card ($400 value). CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR RUNNERS-UP: 2nd Place Hailey Switzer Kindergarten St. Joseph Catholic School $75 Gift Card Winner 3rd Place Donna Dowling First Grade Buchanan Elementary $50 VISA GIFT CARD WINNER AMAZING TEACHER of the MONTH HONORING PIERRE / FT . PIERRE'S TEACHERS BECK Heartland Presented by MOTOR COMPANY October's Amazing Teacher is : Kristie Maher 4th / 5th Grade Science / Social Studies Stanley County Elementary School COUR AUDIENCE IS OUR SUPERPOWER MEDIA Kristie Maher has been teaching in different capacities for over 35 years , first as the Executive Director of the SD Discovery Center for 24 years , and then as the GOLD program coordinator and a teacher in the Stanley County School District . Here is what Kristie's nominator said about her : " Mrs. Maher teaches 4th / 5th grade in Stanley County where she tries to do her best each day for her students . She uses her experience and continuing education to help each student with their individual challenges . Mrs. Maher wants the best for her students in and out of school and gives them tools to get there . Mrs. Maher makes learning fun and impactful . Pictured are Capital Journal publisher Jeff Hartley and Steve Beck presenting Kristie Maher with the Amazing Teacher award for October . Kristie is the winner of a $ 100 gift card and a Beck Motor Company oil change card ( $ 400 value ) . CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR RUNNERS - UP : 2nd Place Hailey Switzer Kindergarten St. Joseph Catholic School $ 75 Gift Card Winner 3rd Place Donna Dowling First Grade Buchanan Elementary $ 50 VISA GIFT CARD WINNER