Sydney Haugland

Dr. Sydney Haugland is originally from Houston, Texas, and moved to Spearfish, South Dakota during middle school. After finishing high school in Spearfish, she completed her undergraduate degree in Creative Advertising and Elementary Education at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. With a desire to live in the Midwest and closer to family, she began teaching in the Cherry Creek School District in Denver, Colorado, while earning an M.Ed. with an emphasis in Special Education from Regis University and Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Gifted and Talented from the University of Denver.

From 2006-2016, she was an Elementary Education teacher in grades 2^nd-5^th and supported learners K-5 as a Special Education teacher. In 2016, she relocated back to Spearfish and taught 4^th grade for two years while directing the afterschool Gifted and Talented Enrichment Program. In 2018, she took the opportunity to work with preservice teachers pursuing their elementary education degrees at BHSU. “Learning and growing with our preservice teachers is fulfilling and meaningful work. I really enjoy supporting them along their journey in the field of education.”  
 
Dr. Haugland teaches a variety of undergraduate courses for the School of Education and continuing education for practicing teachers, specializing in literacy, instruction and differentiation, assessment, coaching, and teacher wellness. She also serves on several School of Education and BHSU committees and volunteers in local classrooms. Her research interests include professional development for practicing teachers, literacy, and pre-service teacher preparation.
 
Dr. Haugland lives in Spearfish with her husband and three children. Together, they enjoy camping, listening to music, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.