‘I plant seeds’: Harrisburg teacher named South Dakota teacher of the year

By: Makenzie Huber

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: September 18, 2026

Words: 334

Last Updated: 1 hour, 48 minutes ago

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A third-grade teacher for the Harrisburg School District was recognized as South Dakota’s 2027 teacher of the year at a banquet Wednesday in Fort Pierre.

Christina Berger has taught at Liberty Elementary School for the last eight years, though she has more than 20 years of experience in elementary education. She started her career in North Dakota.

In a video recognizing Berger as a regional teacher of the year, Berger said she loves teaching …

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