Sarah Wells, Olympian, to Headline Feuerstein Series at Lake Area Technical College
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 10, 2026
WATERTOWN, SD – The Lake Area Technical College Foundation is excited to announce the return of the Feuerstein Series. The Feuerstein Series was established in 2000 by Lew Feuerstein, along with family and friends, in memory of his late wife, Dee Feuerstein. A beloved Watertown educator and businesswoman, Dee’s legacy continues through this seminar series, which brings speakers to the community to inspire personal growth, leadership, and professional achievement. Lew passed in April of 2023, but the beloved series has continued.
The featured speaker for the 22nd Feuerstein Series is Sarah Wells. Sarah is an Olympian, keynote speaker, excellence architect, mom to Everleigh, and cookie connoisseur. Sarah doesn’t just talk about overcoming adversity, she hurdled it on the world’s biggest stage. She even raced across deserts, mountains, and international airports on The Amazing Race, proving once again that grit, adaptability, and a little bit of laughter go a long way. Her mission is to prove that excellence is not exclusive, it’s contagious!
Sarah’s keynote topic is Overcoming Hurdles: Embracing Change and Turning Obstacles into Opportunities. Change is constant and how we respond to it defines the trajectory of our success.
The public event will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5, at Lake Area Technical College, 1201 Arrow Avenue, Watertown, SD.
A VIP Private Reception will be held for event sponsors from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale through October 2 for $30 for individual tickets, $25 for Lake Area Tech alumni and $20 for current Lake Area Tech students.
Sponsorships are available to support the Feuerstein Series:
Platinum…….………………………..$4,000.00
•Business logo displayed at event/business banner, if applicable
•Business logo on Lake Area Tech’s event web page
•Business logo acknowledgement on social media
•Business Logo/Name in the evening slideshow
•Access for 12 guests to the VIP Private Reception event (with hors d’oeuvres)
•Reserved premium seating for 12 guests at the public event
Gold …………………….……………$2,500.00
•Business logo displayed at event/business banner, if applicable
•Business logo on Lake Area Tech’s event web page
•Business logo acknowledgement on social media
•Access for 8 guests to the VIP Private Reception event (with hors d’oeuvres)
•Reserved premium seating for 8 guests at the public event
Silver ……………………………….…$1,000.00
•Business logo displayed at event/business banner, if applicable
•Acknowledgement on social media
•Access for 5 guests to the VIP Private Reception event (with hors d’oeuvres)
•Reserved premium seating for 5 guests at the public event
Tickets will not be sold at the door on the evening of the event. Tickets and sponsorships are available online at www.lakeareatech.edu or by calling the Lake Area Technical College Foundation at 605-882-5284, Ext. 292.
About LATC
Founded in 1965, Lake Area Technical College serves nearly 2,800 students and offers more than 30 career-focused programs designed to meet workforce needs. The college has a 99.8 percent placement rate, with most graduates choosing to live and work in South Dakota. Lake Area Tech’s mission is to provide superior, comprehensive technical education that changes lives and launches careers. The college received the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, recognizing it as the top two-year college in the nation. For more information and to apply, visit: www.lakeareatechedu.