Ms. Deitz earned her M.A. in Reading with concentration in Learning Disabilities in 1977 and received her B.A. degree in Elementary Education and Special Education in 1971 both from Minnesota State University/Moorhead. Virginia has received many honors and awards including the Fargo Teacher of the Year as well as the ND Teacher of the Year and was selected for NDEA's Award for Teacher Excellence. Ms. Deitz has 41+ years teaching experience in the ND Public Schools.