Our Mission
The South Dakota Head Start Association is a leading voice supporting the work of Head Start programs and their partners through education, advocacy, training, networking, and strengthening quality early childhood education and services to families.
Our Vision
To be a positive voice, a powerful advocate and promoter of quality programs for children, families and communities.
Our Purpose
The South Dakota Head Start Association was established in 1989 to
- Coordinate and conduct activities designed to enhance awareness of Head Start in South Dakota
- Be a support link between local, regional and National Head Start program
- Develop joint policy positions and statements which reflect a consensus of the opinions of Head Start Parents, Staff, Directors, and Friends
- Establish communication, cooperation and an action network between Head Start Directors, Staff, Parents, and Friends within the State of South Dakota
- Conduct training on a statewide basis for Head Start parents, Staff, Directors, and Friends
- Coordinate efforts with other interested groups.
Board of Directors
Juli Schultz
Juli Schultz
Juli Schultz
President
Tami Hummel
Juli Schultz
Juli Schultz
Vice President
Sue Glodt
Juli Schultz
Sue Glodt
Treasurer
Renae Scherbenske
Renae Scherbenske
Secretary
Steph Mehlhaf
Renae Scherbenske
Past President
SDHSA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of one representative from each Member Program in the following categories: Director, Parent, Staff, and Friend. The Board elects a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer to serve 2 year terms.
Our Staff
Katie Sieverding
Katie Sieverding
Katie Sieverding
Executive Director
Jasper Diegel
Katie Sieverding
Katie Sieverding
Executive Director