Mrs. Allison Pierson - Principal
Mrs. Allison Pierson joins us from Mitchell Middle School. During her time at MMS, Mrs. Pierson taught 7th grade English/Language Arts while also advising various activities. Before embarking on her teaching career, Mrs. Pierson obtained her bachelor’s degree in English Education from Dakota Wesleyan University. While teaching, she pursued further education, earning two master’s degrees: one in Curriculum and Instruction from Mount Marty University and another in Educational Administration from Dakota Wesleyan University. Mrs. Pierson is excited to join Gertie Belle Rogers due to its outstanding staff and students, diverse educational opportunities, and the school's positive, uplifting atmosphere.
Beyond her professional life, Mrs. Pierson resides with her husband, Dylanger, and their three-year-old son, Steele. As a family, they enjoy attending Kernel sporting events, cheering on their favorite teams (Go Cowboys and Twins!), and spending time together as a family.
Miss Jacey Puetz - 4th Grade
Miss Puetz is a GBR and Mitchell Alumni. After graduating in 2020, she went to SDSU for Early Childhood Education before coming back home to attend Dakota Wesleyan University. She completed both practicums and her student teaching in the Mitchell School District as well as being a substitute. In December, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Currently, Miss Puetz is a long- term sub at Gertie Belle Rogers. Her passion lies in the classroom and giving back to the community that has given so much to her. Outside of the classroom, she coaches 7th grade and club volleyball. She is so excited to be a Golden Arrow and teach 4th grade this upcoming school year!!
Miss Brooklyn Boetel - 1st Grade
Brooklyn is a native of Huron, SD and graduated from Huron High School. She attended Dakota Wesleyan University and will graduate in May with a degree in Elementary Education.
Brooklyn has a passion for working with kids and has accumulated valuable experience in previous childcare roles at preschool, daycare, and being the director at a summer day camp. Brooklyn strives to create a community for kids that nurtures growth in a positive, fun environment.
Brooklyn is the daughter of Scott and Angie Boetel, and has a younger brother, Carter. She recently became and engaged and will be married next summer! She loves spending time with her family and friends, traveling, running, hiking, shopping, doing puzzles, and being involved in her community.
Brooklyn is so excited to be joining Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary as a 1st grade teacher!
Miss Rachel Rust - 3rd Grade
Rachel, originally from Nebraska, will be joining our team as a 3rd-grade teacher. She has two older siblings and will be graduating from Dakota State University this month with a degree in Elementary Education, along with minors in Reading and Educational Technology. Rachel's passions include reading and spending quality time with her family and friends. Her ultimate goal is to ensure that every student entering her classroom feels confident and valued. Rachel is eagerly looking forward to beginning her teaching journey.
Miss Amy Uher - 3rd Grade
Miss Uher grew up in Mitchell and after graduating in 2020, she got her Elementary Education degree at Dakota State University in Madison, SD. She has coached many young athletes in volleyball and is dedicated to helping students develop every aspect of themselves through extracurricular activities and their education. Outside of the classroom, Miss Uher enjoys outdoor activities, sports, baking, reading, and photography. She is excited to teach 3rd grade here at GBR this next school year!
Mrs. Courtney Moody - ELL
As a former Spanish teacher, Courtney has always been passionate about language education and fostering multicultural understanding. Now, as she prepares to move back to Mitchell with her family, she is thrilled to support English Language Learners (ELL) in their educational journey. She believes that her experience in teaching Spanish will provide her with valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by ELL students. She is excited to bring knowledge, empathy, and enthusiasm to Gertie Belle Roger’s and hopes to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where all
students can thrive and succeed. She is very excited for this new chapter and to be back in her hometown supporting learners in the community.
If you have a student who has taken any type of medication during the school day, please remember to come to the GBR school office to pick up the medications after school lets out for the Summer. This includes all prescription medications, inhalers, epi-pens, and over the counter medications.
The last day you are able to pick up these up will be Friday, May 24, 2024.
Any medications that are not picked up may be destroyed.
Some GBR students took part in a Smokey Bear Poster Contest. This contest was sponsored by the Mitchell Area Garden Club.
1st Place winner is Channing Sevareid and 2nd Place winner is Kyson Steiner. Poster winners will be posted on nationalgardenclub.org.
