Sarah White
Founder and Executive Director of the South Dakota Education Equity Coalition
Rapid City, SD
Sarah is the Founder & Executive Director of the South Dakota Education Equity Coalition (SDEEC). Sarah transitions into this role as a direct result of her work in serving as the facilitator for SDEEC during the first two years of its informal stages of development. She has eight years of experience working and advocating for Title VI Indian Education Programs, working at Rapid City Area Schools in South Dakota and at Omaha Public Schools in Omaha, Nebraska. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a Master of Education degree from Creighton University, and a PK-12 Administrator endorsement from the University of South Dakota. Sarah is a passionate advocate of Indigenous education whose work seeks to elevate the urgent narrative of Indigenous education through the lens of community. Her desire in this role is to create a cohesive and collaborative effort to identify and implement solutions that address our shared concerns regarding Indigenous education. Sarah is mother to four sons.
Overview
The South Dakota Education Equity Coalition (SDEEC) is a vibrant community of dedicated stakeholders united by a common goal: fostering diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environments. Our coalition is committed to shaping a brighter future for Indigenous youth in South Dakota, ensuring they have the resources, support, and opportunities to flourish.
At the heart of SDEEC is a profound and transformative vision: to see a day when Indigenous youth in South Dakota are nurtured in educational environments that are innovative, equitable, and inclusive. We aspire for these young minds to grow with confidence, to thrive in their uniqueness, to exercise self-determination boldly, and to embrace their identity unapologetically.
