Meet Mrs. Nelson!
     I have lived in Rapid City all of my life and enjoy the surrounding Black Hills.  My hobbies include my children, camping, fishing, and hiking.  I have a wonderful family of three children and a husband.  My husband and I are highschool sweethearts and got married in 1993.  My first child, Riley, was born in 1996 and loves to play baseball.  Zachary is my second child who was born in 2000 and also loves music and baseball.  My last child, Shayann was born in February 2007 and loves to play Pat-a-Cake.  
     I graduated from Black Hills State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Minor in Early Childhood.  I taught 2 years of Preschool at Headstart and have taught kindergarten since 1999.   I truly enjoy Kindergarten for many reasons.  I love to give the children a great start in their school career and help them feel successful and enjoy school.  Children learn so much and show so much growth in Kindergarten, it still amazes me to this day!  I provide a safe learning environment where children can prosper to their fullest!