From Stranger to Patriot Leader: South Dakota Constitution Class Inspires a New Generation
When Sandy Nelson relocated to South Dakota after a career in math education and business—and involvement in local politics in St. Paul, Minnesota—she realized that most Americans didn’t truly know the Constitution. With a passion ignited to remedy that gap, she researched curricula “for quality and honesty with no hidden agendas” and then became a certified IOTC instructor. You'll now find her teaching courses on the U.S. Constitution in Piedmont, in the beautiful Black Hills region of South Dakota.
About Sandy Nelson
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Former math educator and business professional with roots in Minnesota
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Inspired by her political involvement to ensure citizens understand and uphold their constitutional rights
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Chose the Institute on the Constitution for its transparent, primary-source-based curriculum.
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Committed to helping students “recognize when their God-given rights are being threatened,” and to giving them confidence to speak up boldly.
What Makes the IOTC Constitution Course Different?
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Only Primary Sources: Our classes skip modern blog posts and textbooks to let students read founding documents as they were written.
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Historical Context: We explore the debates and events that shaped the Constitution, providing clarity around WHY the drafters used such precise language.
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Original Intent: Lessons focus on understanding the Constitution as the Founders did.
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Live Interaction: While our online courses are valuable, nothing beats face-to-face discussion and community in live classes.
Hear From Sandy’s Students
“I was shocked at how many misconceptions I held… This course has given me a fire to speak out and share the truth with my family, friends, and fellow Christians before it’s too late.”— Stephanie Shipman
“This course reminded me why we must pledge our lives, fortunes and sacred honor. I now feel called to pass this passion on to others.”— Richard K. Widdoss
“Knowledge is power… I plan to use what I learned to help others make wise decisions for our country.”— Bob Berryman
“I’m more committed than ever to be an informed voter, attend town halls, and educate my community.”— Ricky Bobby Williams
The Mission Is Growing—Will You Join It?
Rebuilding the Republic—One Class at a Time
Larry D. Mayo- of Lewes, Delaware, musician, recording artist, public speaker, radio personality, amateur historian, and certified Institute on the Constitution senior instructor and president.
After nearly a decade of studying our founding documents and the men who wrote them, he realized just how little most of us have been taught about them, and has made it his passion to change that. As a certified instructor for the Institute on the Constitution he has spent the past seven years presenting our U.S. Constitution course. Having grown up at what is now the Delaware Seashore State Park and holding a deep love for Delaware he embarked on the task of developing our course “A Complete Study of The Delaware State Constitution” as a major part of his passion to restore our state government to its proper constitutional role.
As Thomas Jefferson said “ Anyone who desires to remain ignorant and free, desires what never was and never will be.”
Contact Larry for more information about the U.S. & Delaware Constitution Course
Phone: 302-745-2478
Email: larry@theamericanview.com