Welcome to Education Mindset--

A podcast brought to you by North Dakota United.

I’m your host--Tom Gerhardt.



In this episode—a visit with 2021 North Dakota Teacher of the Year finalist and North Dakota United member Dana Kasowski of Wapheton.

Dana has dedicated 16 years to teaching special education in middle and elementary schoold in Wahpeton.

She tells us what drew her to working with students facing challenges with behaviors, academics, and social and emotional skills.

Dana also talks about mentoring first year special education teachers.

And she’ll tell us about the Nurtured Heart Approach and how it’s making a significant difference in the lives of students.