VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The North Dakota State Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler was in Valley City recognizing teacher Matt Nielson during a brief ceremony in the Hi Liner Activity Center on Monday, September 13th.

Nielson was named as a semi-finalist for the 2022 North Dakota Teacher of the Year Award earlier this year.

Baesler said the winner of the 2022 North Dakota Teacher of the Year Award will be announced on Monday, September 27th. Good Luck Matt Nielson.

Matt Nielson Recognized by State Superintendent

Center Matt Nielson and family

Far right North Dakota Superintendent of Pubic Instruction Kirsten Baesler.

Hi Liner Activity Center

Kirsten Baesler addresses the crowd.