Dr. Sarah Sinnott is the 2026 Central States Regional Teacher of the Year!
The SDWLA is thrilled to announce that our very own Dr. Sarah Sinnott is the 2026 Central States Regional Teacher of the Year!
Dr. Sinnott teaches Spanish at O’Gorman High School in Sioux Falls. In 2025, she was selected as Teacher of the Year by the South Dakota World Languages Association. In 2026, she received the Central States Regional Teacher of the Year Award. The announcement was made a few days ago at the 2026 Central States Conference. The award “recognizes best practices and excellence in the teaching and learning of languages” in the designated 14-state region that makes Central States.
For a chance to congratulate Dr. Sarah Sinnott in person, or simply to connect and learn from South Dakota world language teachers, register to join us next month at the 2026 SDWLA Conference.
Dr. Sinnott teaches Spanish at O’Gorman High School in Sioux Falls. In 2025, she was selected as Teacher of the Year by the South Dakota World Languages Association. In 2026, she received the Central States Regional Teacher of the Year Award. The announcement was made a few days ago at the 2026 Central States Conference. The award “recognizes best practices and excellence in the teaching and learning of languages” in the designated 14-state region that makes Central States.
For a chance to congratulate Dr. Sarah Sinnott in person, or simply to connect and learn from South Dakota world language teachers, register to join us next month at the 2026 SDWLA Conference.
The South Dakota World Languages Association (SDWLA) is a South Dakota community of teachers that share ideas and information. The association accepts members who teach in the K-12 and/or university world language settings.
The SDWLA annual conference is an opportunity to learn about the newest trends and advances in the profession. The conference is the only available professional development opportunity in the state of South Dakota specific to language-teaching. Teachers will come away with a stronger knowledge of teaching practices, assessments, current trends and issues in the profession. The conference offers:
The SDWLA annual conference is an opportunity to learn about the newest trends and advances in the profession. The conference is the only available professional development opportunity in the state of South Dakota specific to language-teaching. Teachers will come away with a stronger knowledge of teaching practices, assessments, current trends and issues in the profession. The conference offers:
- Breakout sessions, including presentations and workshops provided by faculty from regional universities, other experienced teachers and/or professional language specific speakers.
- Language-specific business meetings
- Opportunities to network with other language professionals in the state
- Continuing education credit for attending the conference