Purposeful Work: Alumnae Make Positive Impact in the Tea Area School District
As superintendent, Jennifer Lowery ’09, ’14, Ed.D., oversees the Tea Area School District’s growth and development while advocating for her staff and providing support.
Samantha Walder ’15, ’19, Ed.D., leads as the principal of Legacy Elementary School – one of three of the district’s elementary schools – and focuses on creating an environment conducive to learning for students while supporting her teaching staff.
Both originally from South Dakota, Lowery and Walder chose to advance their education through USD’s School of Education Division of Educational Leadership, a high-quality program that offers flexible course offerings for working professionals.
Together, Lowery and Walder are champions for education – leaders dedicated to enriching the lives of students, teachers and the community within the Tea Area School District.
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