Tyrel Ackman is a dedicated educator and passionate runner based in Williston, North Dakota. He teaches at Williston High School and coaches cross country and distance track at Williston State College. Originally from Wisconsin, Tyrel's family relocated to North Dakota, where he contributed to the Boys Cross Country team's Class A State Title victory in 2018. He pursued his education at Williston State College during the COVID-19 pandemic before transferring to Dickinson State University, where he is currently working towards a master's in athletic leadership and administration. Outside of teaching and coaching, Tyrel enjoys running marathons and half marathons.