We are very discerning in our hiring efforts and the result has been an exceptional staff aligned with the goal of helping your children exceed. Our staff challenges students and gives them the tools needed to excel academically and to become thriving, independent contributors in their communities.
Administration
Rebekah Marshall Superintendent/Principal
A former resident of Texas, Rebekah made her way to South Dakota in 1990. She graduated with her masters in Administration and Special Education, a Specialist Degree in Special Education, and is now working on her doctorate. She deeply enjoys working with the student, families and staff at the school and in the community.
Teachers
Rebekah Marshall Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade
A former resident of Texas, Rebekah made her way to South Dakota in 1990. She graduated with her masters in Administration and Special Education, a Specialist Degree in Special Education, and is now working on her doctorate. She deeply enjoys working with the student, families and staff at the school and in the community.
Edith Running Hawk Lakota Language Instructor
Edith is an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and was born and raised in Bullhead. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education/Special Education from Sitting Bull College. She did her student teaching at Rock Creek Grant School and has taught there for more than ten years.
Ron Thomey Special Education Director / Special Education Teacher
Ron arrived in Rock Creek after more than 30 years in education. He previously taught in California and rural northern Michigan where he was the Senior Special Education Teacher and 504 Coordinator. He also served in the U.S. Army for three years during the Vietnam war. Ron is eager to learn about South Dakota, Native American Culture, and to teach again.
Paraprofessionals
Linda Iron Thunder Special Education
Linda is a proud resident of Standing Rock Indian Reservation and has called Bullhead home her entire life. She received her GED in 1985, and discovered her passion for education. After taking her paraprofessional test, she has been a part of the Rock Creek Grant School Special Education team since 2009.
Edith Running Hawk Special Education
Edith is an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and was born and raised in Bullhead. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education/Special Education from Sitting Bull College. She did her student teaching at Rock Creek Grant School and has taught there for more than ten years.