Position: School Counselor
School: Dakota Prairie Elementary School
School District: Brookings School District
City, State: Brookings, SD
Randi Hartman was nominated by the South Dakota School Counselor Association.
Ms. Hartman is an exceptional school counselor. She is a kind, hardworking, and helpful individual who stands out in her counseling role. Her kindness is noticed in her day to day interaction with her staff, students, and parents. She is always looking for ways to help her learners by spending her time making a difference. With a large student body, making sure she is meeting the needs of her learners is of high importance to her, whether it's through individual, small group, or large group settings. Ms. Hartman also helps find and connect families with the right community resources for learners who might need winter clothes, glasses, or day to day basic needs.