Office of Public Instruction
OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE P.O. Box 202501, Helena, MT 59620-2501 |
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General Information, P.O. Box 202501, Helena, MT 59620-2501 |
444-3680 |
Educator Licensure (Certification Program) |
444-3150 |
Web site |
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SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION |
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Superintendent of Public Instruction, Elsie.Arntzen@mt.gov, Elsie Arntzen |
444-5643 |
Deputy Superintendent, Sharyl.Allen@mt.gov, Sharyl Allen |
444-5658 |
Executive Office Manager, |
444-3160 |
Director of Communications, Brian.O'Leary@mt.gov, Brian O'Leary |
444-3559 |
Deputy Communication Director/Executive Assistant, Autumn.Frey@mt.gov Autumn Frey | 444-7325 |
Executive Assistant, Tristen.Loveridge@mt.gov, Tristen Loveridge | 444-5643 |
Land Board Liaison, Patrick.Beddow@mt.gov, Patrick Beddow |
444-5643 |
Special Projects, Jessica.Flint@mt.gov, Jessica Flint |
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Project Manager, trenin.bayless@mt.gov, Dr. Trenin Bayless | 444-3449 |
Government Liaison, Tara.Boulanger@mt.gov, Tara Boulanger | 444-2082 |
FAX |
444-2893 |
Legal |
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Chief Legal Counsel, Rob.Stutz@mt.gov, Rob Stutz |
444-4399 |
Early Assistance Program Director, MGibbs@mt.gov, Mandi Gibbs |
444-5664 |
Administrative Support, Heather.Davidson2@mt.gov, Heather Davidson |
444-4402 |
Paralegal, Angie.Griner@mt.gov, Angie Griner |
444-2046 |
FAX |
444-2893 |
Educator Licensure (Certification) Program |
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Director of Educator Licensure, Crystal.Andrews@mt.gov, Crystal Andrews |
444-3150 |
Administrative Specialist, Stacy.Garcia2@mt.gov, Stacy Garcia |
444-3150 |
Licensing Specialist, Cert@mt.gov, Lorri Weiss |
444-3150 |
Licensing Specialist, Cert@mt.gov, Bekki Flanagan |
444-3150 |
License Examiner, Cert@mt.gov, Virginia Diaz |
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Fax |
444-0743 |
Human Resources |
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Workforce & Talent Senior Manager, Jeffrey.Kirksey@mt.gov, Jeff Kirksey |
444-3161 |
EEO /Title IX/ ADA Coordinator, Jeffrey.Kirksey@mt.gov, Jeff Kirksey |
444-3161 |
Administrative Specialist, Kristen.Bokovoy2@mt.gov, Kristen Bokovoy |
444-2417 |
Human Resource Specialist, KSchaan@mt.gov, Kristy Schaan |
444-2673 |
Human Resource Specialist, Debbie.Driver@mt.gov, Debbie Driver |
444-3574 |
FAX |
444-1369 |
Receptionist 1300 11th Avenue, Helena, Montana | |
444-3680 | |
Accreditation and Educator Preparation |
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Accreditation Administrator, Vacant |
444-5726 |
Accreditation Program Director, Vacant |
444-4317 |
Administrative Specialist, Vacant |
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Accreditation Data Specialist, Ellery.Bresler@mt.gov, Ellery Bresler |
444-2410 |
FAX |
444-1373 |
Content Standards & Instruction |
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Senior Manager for School Innovation and Improvement, Carrie.Kouba@mt.gov, Carrie Kouba |
444-0864 |
Professional Learning Data Specialist, Vacant |
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English Language Arts & Literacy Instructional Coordinator, Stephanie.Swigart@mt.gov, Stephanie Swigart |
444-0736 |
Mathematics Instructional Coordinator, Sonja.Whitford@mt.gov, Sonja Whitford |
444-0706 |
Professional Learning Coordinator, Vacant |
444-0769 |
Science Instructional Coordinator, MMcCarthy5@mt.gov, Michelle McCarthy |
444-3537 |
Teacher Learning Hub Coordinator, OPILearningHub@mt.gov, Marti Paugh |
444-3557 |
Teacher Learning Hub Course Design & Quality Specialist, OPILearningHub@mt.gov, Allyson Briese |
444-0716 |
Teacher Learning Hub Coordinator, Rebecca.Kranitz@mt.gov, Rebecca Kranitz |
444-0466 |
Teaching and Learning Department Administration Specialist, EFuller@mt.gov, Emily Fuller |
444-3538 |
Montana Comprehensive Literacy Program Manager, Makayla.Kennelly@mt.gov, Makayla Kennelly |
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Montana Comprehensive Literacy Specialist, rachel.anderberg@mt.gov, Rachel Gott |
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Instructional Innovations Specialist, Vacant |
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Renewal Units/Approved Providers, OPIRUPS@mt.gov |
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FAX |
444-1373 |
Career, Technical Education |
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CTAE Unit Manager, Shannon.Boswell@mt.gov, Shannon Boswell |
444-7915 |
Data Control Specialist, Ian.Beagles@mt.gov, Ian Beagles |
444-9019 |
Adult Education Unit Manager, Katie.Madsen@mt.gov, Katie Madsen |
406-465-1341 |
Program Assistant for Adult Basic Education, Vacant |
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Agricultural & Natural Resources Education Specialist, Eric.Tilleman@mt.gov, Eric Tilleman |
444-4451 |
Business and Marketing Education Specialist, ESwenson@mt.gov, Eric Swenson |
444-7991 |
CTAE Educational Transition Specialist, Vacant |
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Marketing Program Coordinator, Austin.Schweitzer@mt.gov, Austin Schweitzer |
444-2059 |
Family and Consumer Sciences Specialist, Gayla.Randel@mt.gov, Gayla L. Randel |
431-2117 |
Education Specialist for Industrial Technology, Michael.Houghton@mt.gov, Michael Houghton |
444-4452 |
Health Science & Public Education Specialist, Jamie.Corley@mt.gov, Jamie Corley |
406-437-2434 |
FAX |
444-1373 |
Student Support Services |
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Student Support Services Senior Manager, Jessica.Counts@mt.gov, Jessie Counts |
444-4706 |
Director of Student Support Services, Vacant |
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Fiscal & Reporting Manager, DMcCarthy@mt.gov, Danni McCarthy |
444-0452 |
Administrative Assistant, KBrown8@mt.gov, Kelley Brown |
444-5661 |
Administrative Assistant, Ty.House@mt.gov, Ty House |
444-2504 |
Data Accountability Specialist, ARainey@mt.gov, Anne Rainey |
444-4430 |
Data Accountability Specialist, Kristie.Sears@mt.gov, Kristie Sears |
444-0685 |
School Improvement Specialist, Christopher.McCrea@mt.gov, Christopher McCrea |
444-3864 |
Early Assistance Program Director, MGibbs@mt.gov, Mandi Gibbs |
444-5664 |
School Improvement Specialist, Alicia.Herman@mt.gov, Alicia Herman |
438-1363 |
Autism Specialist, ddoty@mt.gov, Doug Doty |
459-5303 |
CSPD Specialist, AYoung3@mt.gov, Annette Young |
444-0299 |
Continuing Education Unit Manager, Tamara.Lysons@mt.gov Tammy Lysons |
406-431-2309 |
School Support Specialist, Sara.Kendrick@mt.gov, Sara Kendrick |
444-0688 |
Special Education Content Specialist, Jennifer.Nettleton@mt.gov, Jennifer Nettleton |
406-465-0922 |
Seasonal Monitor Specialist, Theodore Spas |
444-5661 |
Seasonal Monitor Specialist, Margaret Tryon |
444-5661 |
Seasonal Monitor Specialist, Ann Verploegen |
444-5661 |
School Improvement Specialist, Vacant |
444-0044 |
School Instructional Case Manager, Carla.Heintz@mt.gov, Carla Heintz |
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School Improvement Unit Manager, John.Gorton@mt.gov, John Gorton |
459-4281 |
FAX |
444-3924 |
Early Learning Unit Manager, Vacant |
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School Improvement Specialist, Katie.Mattingley@mt.gov, Katie Mattingley |
406-437-3874 |
Fax |
444-1373 |
American Indian Education For All Unit |
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Director of American Indian Education for All, Zachariah.Hawkins@mt.gov, Zack Hawkins |
444-0708 |
Indian Education Specialist, Curriculum and Materials Development Lead Worker, MJetty@mt.gov, Mike Jetty |
444-0720 |
Indian Education Specialist, SMorsette@mt.gov, Stephen Morsette |
444-0754 |
Indian Education Specialist, JStadum@mt.gov, Jennifer Stadum |
444-0725 |
Indian Education Administrative Assistant, JFranke@mt.gov, Joan Franke |
444-3694 |
American Indian Student Achievement Unit |
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Director of American Indian Student Achievement, Carrie.Gopher@mt.gov, Carrie Gopher |
406-422-2821 |
Indian Education Administrative Assistant, JFranke@mt.gov, Joan Franke |
444-3694 |
Tribal, Community Liaison, DWetzel2@mt.gov, Don Wetzel |
444-4527 |
Instructional Coord. Immersion & Support, Vacant |
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American Indian Youth Development Coordinator, Matthew.Bell@mt.gov, Matthew Bell |
406-431-6626 |
American Indian Student Achievement Specialist, Vacant |
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Hays Lodge Pole Transformational Leader, DMcGee@mt.gov, Daniel McGee |
876-3262 |
Billings, Crystal.Hickman@mt.gov, Crystal Hickman |
839-6734 |
ESSA & School Improvement |
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Chief Operations Officer over Innovation, Improvement & Excellence, Julie.Murgel@mt.gov, Julie Murgel |
444-3172 |
Director of School Improvement, Carrie.Kouba@mt.gov, Carrie Kouba |
444-0864 |
School Improvement Specialist, Julie.Gavin@mt.gov, Julie Gavin |
444-0686 |
School Improvement Specialist, Aimee.Konzen@mt.gov, Aimee Konzen |
444-3114 |
School Improvement Specialist, YField@mt.gov, Yvonne Field |
444-3620 |
School Improvement Specialist, Leo.Davis@mt.gov, Leo Davis |
444-2051 |
Title I, Federal Grants Unit Director and Private School Ombudsman, JOConnor2@mt.gov, Jack O'Connor |
444-3083 |
Title I & Homeless Specialist, Serena.Wright@mt.gov, Serena Wright |
444-2036 |
English Learner Specialist, Evelyn.Paz@mt.gov, Evelyn Paz |
406-459-3552 |
Federal Grants Coordinator, christy.hendricks@mt.gov, Christy Hendricks |
444-0794 |
Migrant Education Director, ABranzSpall@mt.gov, Angela Branz-Spall |
444-2423 |
Administrative Assistant, SHarlow@mt.gov, Sheri Harlow |
444-5660 |
Title I School Support Fax |
444-1373 |
School Support Services |
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Chief Operations Officer over Innovation, Improvement & Excellence, Julie.Murgel@mt.gov, Julie Murgel |
444-3172 |
Student Support Services Senior Manager, Jessica.Counts@mt.gov, Jessie Counts |
444-4706 |
Administrative Assistant, LWetherall@mt.gov, Leona Wetherall |
444-0751 |
Coordinated School Health Unit Director, Jamey.Petersen@mt.gov, Jamey Petersen |
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Project AWARE Program Manager, Tina.Eblen@mt.gov, Tina Eblen |
594-4259 |
School Health Partnership Program Manager, Vacant |
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Rural Mental Health Pathways Training Program Manager, Vacant |
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School Health Coordinator, SCourt@mt.gov, Susan Court |
444-3178 |
21st Century and Suspension-Expulsion Data Specialist, ADomino@mt.gov, Amanda Domino |
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21 st Century Coordinator, Michelle.Cusey@mt.gov, Michelle Cusey |
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Title IV A Program Manager, Vacant |
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Tobacco Prevention Education Specialist, KMinard@mt.gov, Kris Minard |
444-0785 |
School Safety Program Manager, Michele.Henson@mt.gov, Michele Henson |
595-1058 |
FAX |
444-2955 |
School Nutrition Programs Director, CEmerson@mt.gov, Christine Emerson |
444-2502 |
School Nutrition Program Assistant Director, Caroline.Olson@mt.gov, Caroline Olson |
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Administrative Assistant, CHickman@mt.gov, Clay Hickman |
444-2501 |
Data Analyst, AlieW@mt.gov, Alie Wolf |
459-5394 |
School Nutrition Program Specialist, Deborah.Jones@mt.gov, Deb Jones |
444-3532 |
School Nutrition Program Specialist, Erin.Turner@mt.gov, Erin Turner |
559-7588 |
School Nutrition Program Specialist, Kelli.Johnson@mt.gov, Kelli Johnson |
465-1769 |
Summer Food Service Program Manager, Vacant |
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Food Distribution Program Manager, Pamela.Fruh@mt.gov, Pam Fruh |
444-4412 |
School Nutrition Program Specialist, Justine.Reese@mt.gov, Justine Reese |
475-0101 |
FAX (School Nutrition Programs) |
444-1488 |
Traffic Education Director, Dwight.Nelson@mt.gov, Dwight Nelson |
444-4396 |
Traffic Education Administrative Assistant, Sara.Fabian@mt.gov, Sara Fabian |
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Non-OPI Health |
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Immunization, DPHHS |
444-6978 |
TB Testing Requirements, DPHHS |
444-0275 |
DEPARTMENT OF OPERATIONS |
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Department of Operations Chief Financial Officer, JPhillips3@mt.gov, Jay Phillips |
444-4523 |
Budget Analyst, PTaylor2@mt.gov, Paul Taylor |
444-1257 |
Budget Analyst, Rebecca.Belling@mt.gov, Becky Belling |
444-2561 |
Budget Analyst, Jasmine Williams |
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ESSER Director, Wendi.Fawns@mt.gov, Wendi Fawns |
437-8595 |
Reception/Referral 1227 11 th Ave: Vonnie.Evans@mt.gov, Vonnie Evans - Mon,Tues & Wed am & Catherine.McNeil@mt.gov, Catherine McNeil - Wed pm & Thurs, Fri |
444-3693 |
FAX |
444-1369 |
Assessment Unit |
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State Assessment Director, AMcGrath@mt.gov, Ashley McGrath |
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Data Control Specialist, MFortner@mt.gov, Marcy Fortner |
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Assessment Specialist, Duane.Schlabach@mt.gov, Duane Schlabach |
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Assessment Specialist, Katie.Murnion@mt.gov, Katie Murnion |
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Assessment Specialist, Jacob.Barto@mt.gov, Jacob Barto |
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NAEP State Coordinator, SNiederstadt@mt.gov, Shantel Niederstadt |
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Fax |
444-3924 |
Centralized Services |
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Centralized Services Senior Manager, Deann.Willcut@mt.gov, Deann Willcut |
444-2563 |
Accounting Supervisor, Judy.Sanchez@mt.gov, Judy Sanchez |
444-3471 |
Accounts Receivable Accountant, HZimmer@mt.gov, Heather Zimmer |
444-1961 |
Grants Management Systems Analyst, Mindi.Askelson@mt.gov, Mindi Askelson |
444-0768 |
E-Grants Designer, KBeagles@mt.gov, Karla Beagles |
444-0764 |
Payroll, Randa.Renenger@mt.gov, Randa Renenger |
444-4407 |
Contract and Procurement Manager, RNielsen@mt.gov, Randy Nielsen |
444-4404 |
Procurement Technician, RNielsen@mt.gov, Randy Nielsen |
444-4404 |
Accountant, WWilliams2@mt.gov, Whitney Williams |
444-3408 |
Accountant, Paula.Clinch@mt.gov, Paula Clinch |
438-3675 |
Accountant, Catlin.Clifford@mt.gov, Catlin, Clifford |
444-3692 |
Accountant,Vacant |
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Accounting Technician, Megan.Tenneson2@mt.gov, Megan Tenneson |
444-4403 |
ESSER Grant Accountant, Vacant |
444-0727 |
Mail Room, LCook2@mt.gov, Lee Cook |
444-3148 |
FAX |
444-1369 |
School Finance |
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School Finance Senior Manager, Barbara.Quinn@mt.gov, Barbara Quinn |
444-3249 |
Auditor, Dan.Moody@mt.gov, Daniel Moody |
444-0701 |
ESSER Program Manager, Rebecca Brown |
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Financial Specialist, Vacant |
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Financial Specialist, Andrea.Mohammadi@mt.gov, Andrea Mohammadi |
444-1960 |
Financial Specialist, Vacant |
444-1960 |
Financial Specialist, DRosenthal@mt.gov, Donell Rosenthal |
406-461-9316 |
Financial Specialist, NThuotte@mt.gov, Nicole Thuotte |
444-4524 |
Technology Support Coordinator, Jesse.Romero@mt.gov, Jesse Romero |
444-3096 |
EANS Program Manager, Vacant |
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FAX |
444-0509 |
DATA & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES |
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Chief Data Officer, Christopher.Sinrud@mt.gov, Christopher Sinrud |
444-4451 |
Technology Operations |
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School Computer Equipment Program, SBuswell@mt.gov, Scott Buswell |
495-9695 |
Data Operations Manager, Chris.Noel@mt.gov, Chris Noel |
444-2765 |
Business Analyst/Project Manager, CPennington@mt.gov, Carmen Pennington |
459-2962 |
Business Analyst/Project Manager, MSwanby@mt.gov, Marla Swanby |
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Vacant |
444-4607 |
Digital Communications Production Manager, RHoffman2@mt.gov, Robert Hoffman |
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Digital Communications Director of Photography, SMeredith@mt.gov, Steve Meredith |
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Security Officer, AGrover@mt.gov, Alan Grover |
444-3502 |
IT Operations Manager, Vacant |
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Database Administrator, Serafima.Forni@mt.gov, Serafima Forni |
444-3952 |
Database Administrator, Kaitlyn.Greenhalgh@mt.gov, Kaitlyn Greenhalgh |
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Network Systems Analyst, Mark.Pomerleau@mt.gov, Mark Pomerleau |
444-9690 |
Network Systems Analyst, DDickson2@mt.gov, Dylan Dickson |
444-0157 |
Help Desk Technician, BYbarra@mt.gov Briana Ybarra |
444-0087 |
Systems Support Specialist, Allen.Brazier@mt.gov, Allen Brazier |
444-3448 |
Computer Systems Analyst, CTenneson@mt.gov, Cindie Tenneson |
444-1962 |
Computer Systems Analyst, LGeske@mt.gov, Lynnette Geske |
444-9860 |
Computer Systems Analyst, VThacker@mt.gov, Vicki Thacker |
444-9870 |
Computer Systems Analyst, Cindy.Morrison@mt.gov, Cindy Morrison |
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FAX |
444-1369 |
DATA GOVERNANCE |
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Data Governace Manager, JEreth@mt.gov, Jamey Ereth |
444-4409 |
Achievement Gap Analyst, Vacant |
444-3642 |
Operations Research Analyst, SFurois@mt.gov, Scott Furois |
444-3545 |
Ed Facts Coordinator, Meghann.Spring@mt.gov, Meghann Spring |
444-0793 |
Title & School Support Analyst, ABuchanan2@mt.gov, Amber Buchanan |
444-2736 |
Common Core Data Coordinator, DJ.QuirinMai@mt.gov, DJ QuirinMai |
444-4434 |
Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) Program & Grant Manager, BCarter2@mt.gov, Brett Carter |
444-0475 |
GEMS Stakeholder Liaison, Robin.Clausen@mt.gov, Robin Clausen |
444-3793 |
Applied Analytics Trainer, Nicole.Frieling@mt.gov, Frieling, Nicole |
444-4999 |
Data Integrity Specialist, Vacant |
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MDUC Project Manager, Vacant |
444-2080 |
Data Control Specialist, Harlan.Reidmohr@mt.gov, Harlan Reidmohr |
444-7490 |
Research Analyst, Kaitlyn.Greenhalgh@mt.gov, Kaitlyn Greenhalgh |
444-1610 |
FAX |
444-3924 |
AIM Unit |
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AIM Unit Manager, Vacant |
444-3494 |
Data Information Specialist, ABoehm@mt.gov, Andy Boehm |
444-0375 |
Data Resource Specialist, Brenda.Graham@mt.gov, Brenda Graham |
444-4438 |
Data Resource Specialist, JStraw2@mt.gov, Jennifer Straw |
444-0714 |
FAX | 444-3924 |