We want to welcome our newest teacher to the Hermosa Staff, Ms. Kayden Kursave.
Where are you from?
I have lived around the Rapid City area most of my life. I even attended Hermosa Elementary School for a few years. I completed high school in Timber Lake South Dakota. From there I moved to Spearfish to obtain a teaching degree at Black Hills State University.
Why did you want to teach here?
When I went to school in Hermosa I loved the community. I always wanted to return to the Custer School District because the people are welcoming, kind, and willing to help wherever they can. In 2023, I student taught in two different classrooms, and I still had the same feelings about this town.
What are you most looking forward to?
Now that I am back in this community, I am looking forward to impacting students the same way I was impacted. Each student is greeted with a big smile and shown how much they each mean to our school. I want to help students reach their greatest potential. Each student is unique, and I value what every student brings to our classroom, school, and district. While I could teach anywhere, there is no other place I would rather be than right here in the Custer School District.
Anything else you’d like to say or let people know?
I would just like to add that I am forever grateful to the people in this community. Not only did you help me when in need, but you also cheered me on as I achieved my biggest dreams and goals in life. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your love, support, guidance, and wisdom.
