Board Members – Vermillion Public Schools Foundation

Board Member – Open

Mary Giffin — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 19:07:40 +0000

Dr. Damon R. Alvey

Lynne Day — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 19:28:39 +0000

My Name is Damon Alvey and I am the superintendent of Vermillion School District. My wife Linda is the cheer coach in Vermillion, and we are active in the community. It is a pleasure to work with VPSF as they focus on the betterment of the district by providing resources and time to develop programs and experiences for our students and staff. The board has been instrumental in ensuring that Vermillion School District has access to grants, professional services, and other initiatives that help make our district special.

Ryan Johnson

Mary Giffin — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 21:34:56 +0000

Mary Giffin

Mary Giffin — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:39:16 +0000

I have lived in the Vermillion School District since 2011. Before this position, I was a substitute teacher within the Vermillion school district for all the schools. Prior to that, I was the Business Manager for Curry Seed in Elk Point. Other positions that assist me in this role are Grant Writer/Grant Administrator and Adjunct Professor of Accounting at WITCC and Morningside University. I also have been a volunteer Treasurer with a variety of charitable organizations including the VCA here in Vermillion. I have a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Morningside and an associate degree from WITCC. I passed the South Dakota Certified Public Accountancy exam before I graduated college.

I was the first in my family to earn a bachelor’s degree. If not for organizations like this foundation, I would not have had the educational opportunities that I did. I am passionate about providing opportunities for ALL students. I have 2 children and 4 grandchildren, a Saint Bernard, a mini horse and a goat.

Vicki Walker

Mary Giffin — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:38:25 +0000

Hannah Schmidt

Mary Giffin — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 21:24:04 +0000

Susan Hackemer

Mary Giffin — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 18:30:17 +0000

Joanne Ustad

Mary Giffin — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:04:22 +0000

I grew up in Vermillion and graduated from Vermillion High School. After living away for 20 years working in business and education, we returned to Vermillion. I received my masters in Educational Technology, and worked for seven years at Vermillion High School implementing state initiative programs and teaching business and computer classes. Currently, I am the church administrator at the United Church of Christ, Congregational. My husband and I have four sons and 9 grandchildren, of which only a fraction live close by, so we love traveling to visit them as often as we can. I believe the Vermillion School district is one of the best and will work to make sure it continues to be so.

Sarah Wittmuss

Mary Giffin — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 18:29:13 +0000

I am a native of Yankton and, as a third generation Coyote, received both my undergraduate and law degrees from USD. My husband, Alan, is also a Coyote. Our children, Ella (USD sophomore) and Theo (VHS sophomore), have benefitted from many wonderful teachers at Austin, Jolley, VMS, and VHS.

At USD, I coordinate Supplemental Instruction & Tutoring and teach as an adjunct instructor in Political Science/Criminal Justice. Previously, for many years I served as director of an office supporting co-curricular programming such as service-learning, study abroad, and undergraduate research. I have volunteered extensively in VPS school classrooms, PTO, Junior Achievement, and VHS music. Alan and I have many teachers in our families, and appreciate the power of public education. I am excited to help grow the opportunities for students and teachers through the VPSF!

Andy Schulz

Mary Giffin — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 17:32:01 +0000