Glenda Red Feather of Oglala Lakota College

Glenda Red Feather, whose Lakota name is Thukί Wanáp’iŋ Wiŋ, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in K-8 elementary education in 2024. She is now a kindergarten teacher at the Oceti Sakowin Community Academy. Red Feather’s favorite thing about OLC was having online courses combined with strong support and encouragement from her instructors. She became the first in her family to attend and graduate from college, achieving an outstanding GPA. This accomplishment has made Red Feather a source of pride and inspiration for her family and those who support her.