In this episode of Public School Podcast, Sara Hornick and Bobbi Schaefbauer sit down with the new superintendent of Rapid City Area Schools, Dr. Jami Jo Thompson. Fresh from Nebraska and just weeks into her new role, Dr. Thompson shares her journey from teaching middle school special education to leading entire districts, her vision for making Rapid City the “school of choice,” and her commitment to building trust through collaboration, transparency, and community partnerships. From tackling barriers to student success to recalling the fifth-grade teacher who changed her life, this conversation is full of insight, heart, and a genuine passion for public education.
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