Hello, I am Jessica Dawson. I am the 5th Grade Math Teacher at the Madison Elementary School. Previously, I was an 8th Grade Math and Algebra 1 Teacher at the Huron Middle School. I graduated from Dakota State University in 2018 with a B.S. in Secondary Mathematics Education, as well as minors in K-12 Educational Technology and a minor from the Center of Excellence (CEX). I also have an endorsement in coaching volleyball. I am currently workings towards my Master of Science in Educational Technology degree from DSU and plan to graduate in May of 2021.
I currently live in Howard, SD with my husband, Nathan Dawson. I grew up on a farm near Artesian, SD with my parents, Bob and Brenda Schmit. I also have two sisters: Allison (married to Matt Adema), and Katie (Freshmen at SDSU, majoring in nursing). I am an aunt to two beautiful twin girls, Olivia and Sophia, and handsome nephew, Grayson. While growing up in Artesian, I attended a small school known as Sanborn Central where I graduated as the Class of 2014 Valedictorian. It was there that I also participated in Volleyball, FFA, Yearbook, National Honor Society, One Act Play, All School Play, Oral Interpretation, Choir, and Band. While at Dakota State University, I joined many clubs. A few of these include: Teachers of Tomorrow where I held the Vice President position, Women in Science and Technology (WIST), Kappa Sigma Iota, and the National Society of Leadership and Success. School has always been very important to me. My favorite subject being math. This fact, combined with my passion for educating others led me to pursue this degree in Secondary Math Education. Throughout my high school and college years, I have continued to be a tutor for my fellow classmates and peers. This is my first year teaching 5th Grade math, but my third year of teaching. When I am not busy with schoolwork, I enjoy spending time with my husband, family, friends, being on my family farm, going to the lake, and traveling! |
My Educational Background
MASTERS: Master of Science in Educational Technology (In progress)
MAJOR: Secondary Mathematics Education
MINOR: K-12 Educational Technology & Center of Excellence (CEX)
ENDORSEMENTS: Coaching volleyball
MAJOR: Secondary Mathematics Education
MINOR: K-12 Educational Technology & Center of Excellence (CEX)
ENDORSEMENTS: Coaching volleyball
My Favorites
Favorite food: Chislic and Tacos
Favorite drink: Mt. Dew or Iced-Coffee Favorite candy: Milk Duds or Dove Chocolate Favorite school subject: Math Favorite animal: Dog Favorite color: Maroon |
Favorite number: 15
Favorite superhero: Iron Man Favorite sport: Volleyball Favorite season: Summer Favorite holiday: Christmas Favorite day: August 28th (my birthday) |
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
School Phone: 605-256-7721
School Address: 700 NW 9th St, Madison, SD 57042
Call/Text: 605-412-8886
School Phone: 605-256-7721
School Address: 700 NW 9th St, Madison, SD 57042
Call/Text: 605-412-8886