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ND Petroleum Council hosts teachers

The North Dakota Petroleum Council is hosting 40 teachers from across the state during its annual Teacher Education Seminar.

Ron Ness is President of the council. He said teachers learn about North Dakota’s oil and gas industry.

“The important part, of course, is that they (teachers) understand why math, physics, and science matter right here in North Dakota,” Ness said. “They can then take it back to their classrooms.”

Ness said the teachers are from all corners of North Dakota and teach a wide variety of subjects.

Brandy Tjelde is a science teacher in Fairview Montana. Tjelde lives in Western North Dakota.

“I came here really to learn more about the process of oil extraction and production. I want to be able to tell my students more about the employment opportunities that might include more college degrees,” Tjelde said. 

Tjelde said since the boom more students want to go into the oil and gas workforce. She said as an educator she is trying to promote higher education.

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