My name is Nick Franken. I currently reside in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. I graduated from Augustana University with a Bachelor of Arts; I currently attend the University of South Dakota, where I am pursuing my Master's in Educational Leadership and Administration. I taught for eight years at the Elementary School level. I taught 5th grade for one year, then taught if a personalized learning structure for three years, and taught 2nd grade the past four years. I'm taking a break from teaching as I finish up my degree and decide if I want to pursue another degree to further my own education.