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
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444-3680
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444-3693
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Web site
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opi.mt.gov/
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SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
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Superintendent of Public Instruction, Elsie.Arntzen@mt.gov, Elsie Arntzen
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444-5643
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Deputy Superintendent, Sharyl.Allen@mt.gov, Sharyl Allen
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444-5658
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Chief of Staff, Sarah.Swanson@mt.gov, Sarah Swanson
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444-3160
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Executive Assistant, Ivy.Bacon@mt.gov, Ivy Bacon
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444-3559
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Executive Assistant, Tristen.Belnap@mt.gov, Tristen Belnap
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444-5643
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Communications Director, Vacant
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444-
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Land Board Liaison, Patrick.Beddow@mt.gov, Patrick Beddow
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444-5643
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Special Projects, Jessica.Flint@mt.gov, Jessica Flint
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438-3400
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Vacant
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444-4402
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FAX
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444-2893
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Legal
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Chief Legal Counsel, Vacant
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444-4402
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Early Assistance Program Director, MGibbs@mt.gov, Mandi Gibbs
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444-5664
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Paralegal, Brittany.Divine@mt.gov, Brittany Divine
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444-4402
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Paralegal, Angie.Griner@mt.gov, Angie Griner
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444-2046
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FAX
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444-2893
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Educator Licensure (Certification) Program
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Educator Licensure Program Manager, Cert@mt.gov, Crystal Andrews
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444-6325
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Licensing Specialist, Cert@mt.gov, Lorri Weiss
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444-3150
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Licensing Specialist, Cert@mt.gov, Bekki Flanagan
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444-3150
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Renewal Units/Approved Providers
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444-3150
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Fax
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444-0743
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Human Resources
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Human Resource Manager, TAntonick@mt.gov, Tom Antonick
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444-3161
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EEO /Title IX/ ADA Coordinator TAntonick@mt.gov, Tom Antonick
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444-3161
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Administrative Specialist, Kristen.Bokovoy2@mt.gov, Kristen Bokovoy
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444-2417
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Human Resource Specialist, DMunro@mt.gov, Dennie Munro
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444-2673
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Human Resource Specialist, KSchaan@mt.gov, Kristy Schaan
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444-2673
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FAX
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444-1369
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Receptionist 1300 11th Avenue, Helena, Montana
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Destiny.Sjoden@mt.gov, Destiny Sjoden
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444-3693
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Accreditation and Educator Preparation
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Accreditation Administrator, LVPeterson@mt.gov, Linda Vrooman Peterson
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444-5726
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Administrative Specialist, AZietz@mt.gov, Amber Zietz
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444-1852
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Accreditation Program Director, NMiller5@mt.gov, Nathan Miller
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444-4317
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Accreditation Data Specialist, Vacant
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444-2410
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FAX
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444-1373
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Content Standards & Instruction
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Teaching and Learning Senior Manager, CBartow@mt.gov, Colet Bartow
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444-3583
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Professional Learning Data Specialist, MO'Rourke@mt.gov, Marjorie O'Rourke
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444-3538
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English Language Arts & Literacy Instructional Coordinator, Stephanie.Swigart@mt.gov, Stephanie Swigart
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444-0736
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Mathematics Instructional Coordinator, Marisa.Graybill@mt.gov, Marisa Franklin Graybill
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444-0706
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Professional Learning Coordinator, Carli.Cockrell@mt.gov, Carli Cockrell
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444-0769
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Science Instructional Coordinator, MMcCarthy5@mt.gov, Michelle McCarthy
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444-3537
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Teacher Learning Hub Coordinator, Vacant
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444-3557
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Teacher Learning Hub Course Design & Quality Specialist, Allyson.Briese@gmail.gov, Allyson Briese
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444-0716
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Teacher Learning Hub Project Specialist, Vacant
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444-4422
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Montana Comprehensive Literacy Program Manager, TBarclay2@mt.gov, Terri Barclay
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444-0753
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Instructional Innovations Specialist, LTuss@mt.gov, Liz Tuss
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560-7076
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Montana Comprehensive Literacy Specialist, Rachel.Anderberg@mt.gov, Rachel Anderberg
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303-552-1332
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FAX
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444-1373
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Career, Technical Education
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CTAE Unit Manager, Shannon.Boswell@mt.gov, Shannon Boswell
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444-7915
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Data Control Specialist, Ian.Beagles@mt.gov, Ian Beagles
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444-9019
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Adult Education Unit Manager, Katie.Madsen@mt.gov, Katie Madsen
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444-4443
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Program Assistant for Adult Basic Education, EFuller@mt.gov, Emily Fuller
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444-1691
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Agricultural & Natural Resources Education Specialist, Eric.Tilleman@mt.gov, Eric Tillman
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444-4451
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Business and Marketing Education Specialist, ESwenson@mt.gov, Eric Swenson
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444-7991
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CTAE Educational Transition Specialist, Vacant
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444-4451
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Marketing Program Coordinator, Austin.Schweitzer@mt.gov, Austin Schweitzer
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444-2059
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Family and Consumer Sciences Specialist, MVincent2@mt.gov, Megan Vincent
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444-3599
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Health Science Education Specialist, RErlandsen@mt.gov, Renee Erlandsen
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994-6986
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Education Specialist for Industrial Technology, Michael.Houghton@mt.gov, Michael Houghton
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444-4452
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Veterans Education Program Manager, John.Stankowiak@mt.gov, John Stankowiak
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444-4122
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FAX
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444-1373
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Student Support Services
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Director of Student Support Services, Jenifer.Cline@mt.gov, Jenifer Cline
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444-4426
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IDEA Part B Program Manager, Vacant
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444-4429
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Administrative Assistant, KBrown8@mt.gov, Kelley Brown
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444-5661
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Administrative Assistant, Ty.House@mt.gov, Ty House
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444-2504
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Administrative Assistant, Vacant
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Assessment & Accountability Specialist, YField@mt.gov, Yvonne Field
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444-4940
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Data Accountability Specialist, ARainey@mt.gov, Anne Rainey
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444-4430
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Data Accountability Specialist, Kristie.Sears@mt.gov, Kristie Sears
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444-0685
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School Improvement Specialist, Christopher.McCrea@mt.gov, Christopher McCrea
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444-7432
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Early Assistance Program Director, MGibbs@mt.gov, Mandi Gibbs
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444-5664
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School Improvement Specialist, Sara.Bailey@mt.gov, Sara Bailey
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444-1579
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Autism Specialist, DDoty@mt.gov, Doug Doty
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459-5303
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CSPD Specialist, AYoung3@mt.gov, Annette Young
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444-0299
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Continuing Education Unit Manager, Sheila.Lovato@mt.gov, Sheila Lovato
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444-5889
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School Support Specialist, Sara.Kendrick@mt.gov, Sara Kendrick
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444-0688
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Special Education Content Specialist, Jennifer.Nettleton@mt.gov, Jennifer Nettleton
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444-5848
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Seasonal Monitor Specialist, Theodore.Spas@mt.gov, Theodore Spas
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444-5661
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Seasonal Monitor Specialist, Margaret.Tryon@mt.gov, Margaret Tryon
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444-5661
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Seasonal Monitor Specialist, AVerploegen@mt.gov, Ann Verploegen
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444-5661
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School Improvement Unit Manager, DKimmet2@mt.gov, Dale Kimmet
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444-0742
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School Improvement Specialist, MSwanby@mt.gov, Marla Swanby
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444-0044
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School Instructional Case Manager, Carla.Heintz@mt.gov, Carla Heintz
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School Instructional Case Manager, Vacant
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444-3124
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FAX
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444-3924
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Early Learning Unit Manager, DMcCarthy@mt.gov, Danni McCarthy
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444-0452
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School Improvement Specialist, Vacant
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Fax
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444-1373
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American Indian Education For All Unit
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Director of American Indian Education for All, Zachariah.Hawkins@mt.gov, Zack Hawkins
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444-0708
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Indian Education Specialist, Curriculum and Materials Development Lead Worker, MJetty@mt.gov, Mike Jetty
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444-0720
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Indian Education Specialist, SMorsette@mt.gov, Stephen Morsette
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444-0754
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Indian Education Specialist, JStadum@mt.gov, Jennifer Stadum
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444-0725
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American Indian Student Achievement Unit
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Director of American Indian Student Achievement, Lona.Burns@mt.gov, Lona Running Wolf
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444-3013
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Indian Education Administrative Assistant, JFranke@mt.gov, Joan Franke
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444-3694
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Tribal, Community Liaison, DWetzel2@mt.gov, Don Wetzel
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444-4527
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Instructional Coordinator Immersion & Support, PatrickArmstrong2@mt.gov, Patrick Armstrong
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450-5759
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American Indian Youth Development Coordinator, Vacant
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444-
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American Indian Student Achievement Specialist, Vacant
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444-
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American Indian Student Achievement Specialist, Durand.BearMedicine@mt.gov, Durand Bear Medicine
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450-5670
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Heart Butte Instructional Leader, Vacant
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Hays Lodge Pole School Board Coach, THanson3@mt.gov, Todd Hanson
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262-2403
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Hays Lodge Pole Transformational Leader, DMcGee@mt.gov, Daniel McGee
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876-3262
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Billings, Caring Schools Coordinator/SAMHSA Grant Manager, SIronShooter@mt.gov, Stephanie Iron Shooter
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530-4364
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Billings, SAMHSA Grant Project Coordinator, KTwoTwo@mt.gov, Karla Two Two
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969-6505
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Billings, Wrap-Around Coach, Crystal.Hickman@mt.gov, Crystal Hickman
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839-6734
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Billings, Wrap-Around Coach, Fitzgerald.Clark@mt.gov, Fitzgerald Clark
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371-1953
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Brockton, Wrap-Around Facilitator, Andrea.Damm@mt.gov, Andrea Damm
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344-0929
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Crow/Hardin, Wrap-Around Facilitator, Kenny.Shane@mt.gov, Kenneth Shane
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638-2252
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Billings, Family Engagement Specialist, CJackson@mt.gov, Christine Jackson
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230-0608
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Frazer, Wrap-Around Facilitator, Lih-An.Yang@mt.gov, Lih-An Yang
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263-5441
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Communications Coordinator, Tauzha.Grantham@mt.gov, Tauzha Grantham
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672-3633
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Harlem, Wrap-Around Facilitator, Cheryl.Horn@mt.gov, Cheryl Horn
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399-4491
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Hays Lodge Pole, Wrap-Around Facilitator, Patricia.Carrywater@mt.gov, Patricia Carrywater
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344-3894
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Heart Butte, Wrap-Around Facilitator,
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Rocky Boy, Wrap-Around Facilitator, Vacant
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Poplar, Wrap-Around Facilitator, Mary.Follette@mt.gov, Mary Follette
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768-8535
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ESSA & School Improvement
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School Innovation and Improvement Senior Manager, Julie.Murgel@mt.gov, Julie Murgel
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444-3172
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Title I School Support Unit Director,Carrie.Kouba@mt.gov, Carrie Kouba
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444-0864
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Title I School Support Specialist, Julie.Gavin@mt.gov, Julie Gavin
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444-0686
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School Support/Title III Specialist, Vacant
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444-3482
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Title I School Support Specialist, Aimee.Konzen@mt.gov, Aimee Konzen
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422-2821
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Title I School Support Specialist, Vacant
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Title I, Federal Grants Unit Director and Private School Ombudsman, JOConnor2@mt.gov, Jack O'Connor
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444-3083
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Title I & Homeless Specialist, HDenny@mt.gov, Heather Denny
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444-2036
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English Learner Specialist, Evelyn.Paz@mt.gov, Evelyn Paz
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Federal Grants Coordinator, CHendricks@mt.gov, Christy Hendricks
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444-0794
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Migrant Education Director, ABranzspall@mt.gov, Angela Branz-Spall
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444-2423
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Administrative Assistant, SHarlow@mt.gov, Sheri Harlow
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444-5660
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Title I School Support Fax
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444-1373
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School Support Services
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Chief Program Officer, TMoseman@mt.gov, Tracy Moseman
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444-3000
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Student Support Services Senior Manager, Jessica.Counts@mt.gov, Jessie Counts
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444-4706
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Administrative Assistant, LWetherall@mt.gov, Leona Wetherall
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444-0751
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Coordinated School Health Unit Director, HMook2@mt.gov, Holly Mook
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444-0773
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Project AWARE Program Manager, Tina.Eblen@mt.gov, Tina Eblen
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594-4259
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School Health Partnership Program Manager, Jamey.Petersen@mt.gov, Jamey Petersen
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437-1760
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Rural Mental Health Pathways Training Program Manager, Vacant
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School Health Coordinator, SCourt@mt.gov, Susan Court
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444-3178
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21st Century; and Suspension-Expulsion Data Specialist, ADomino@mt.gov, Amanda Domino
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431-0466
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21st Century Coordinator, Michelle.Cusey@mt.gov, Michelle Cusey
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444-3519
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Title IV A Program Manager, Tamara.Lysons@mt.gov, Tammy Lysons
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444-0829
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Tobacco Prevention Education Specialist, KMinard@mt.gov, Kris Minard
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444-0785
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School Safety Program Manager, Michele.Henson@mt.gov, Michele Henson
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595-1058
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FAX
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444-2955
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School Nutrition Programs Director, CEmerson@mt.gov, Christine Emerson
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444-2502
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School Nutrition Assistant Director, Camille.Biazzo@mt.gov, Camille Biazzo
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444-4415
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Administrative Assistant, CHickman@mt.gov, Clay Hickman
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444-2501
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Data Analyst, AlieW@mt.gov, Alie Wolf
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444-4413
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FFVP Manager/School Nutrition Program Specialist, Caroline.Olson@mt.gov, Caroline Olson
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437-4688
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School Nutrition Program Specialist, Deborah.Jones@mt.gov, Deb Jones
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444-3532
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School Nutrition Program Specialist, Erin.Turner@mt.gov, Erin Turner
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559-7588
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School Nutrition Program Specialist, Kelli.Johnson@mt.gov, Kelli Johnson
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465-1769
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Summer Food Service Program Manager, Kimberly.Lloyd@mt.gov, Kimberly Lloyd
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444-0772
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Food Distribution Program Manager, Pamela.Fruh@mt.gov, Pam Fruh
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444-4412
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FAX (School Nutrition Programs)
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444-1488
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Traffic Education Director, Dwight.Nelson@mt.gov, Dwight Nelson
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444-4396
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Program Specialist, PBorneman@mt.gov, Patricia Borneman
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444-4432
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Non-OPI Health
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Immunization, DPHHS
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444-6978
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TB Testing Requirements, DPHHS
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444-0275
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DEPARTMENT OF OPERATIONS
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Department of Operations Chief Financial Officer, KBailey2@mt.gov, Ken Bailey
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444-2562
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Budget Analyst, PTaylor2@mt.gov, Paul Taylor
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444-1257
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Budget Analyst, Barbara.Quinn@mt.gov, Barbara Quinn
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444-2563
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Reception/Referral 1227 11th Ave, Vonnie.Evans@mt.gov, Vonnie Evans - Mon,Tues. & Wed. a.m & Catherine.McNeil@mt.gov, Catherine McNeil - Wed. pm & Thurs, Friday
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444-3680
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FAX
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444-1369
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Assessment Unit
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State Assessment Director, AMcGrath@mt.gov, Ashley McGrath
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444-3656
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Assessment Administrative Specialist, Braylee.Lervold@mt.gov , Braylee Lervold
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444-2765
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Assessment Specialist, Duane.Schlabach@mt.gov, Duane Schlabach
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444-0748
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Data Control Specialist, MFortner@mt.gov, Marcy Fortner
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444-3511
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NAEP State Coordinator, SNiederstadt@mt.gov, Shantel Niederstadt
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444-3450
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Assessment Specialist, Vacant
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444-5899
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Assessment Specialist, Jacob.Barto@mt.gov, Jacob Barto
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444-4420
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Fax
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444-3924
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Centralized Services
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Centralized Services Director, JPhillips3@mt.gov, Jay Phillips
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444-4523
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Accounting Supervisor, Judy.Sanchez@mt.gov, Judy Sanchez
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444-3471
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Accounts Receivable Accountant, HZimmer@mt.gov, Heather Zimmer
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444-1961
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Grants Management Systems Analyst, Mindi.Askelson@mt.gov, Mindi Askelson
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444-0768
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E-Grants Designer, KBeagles@mt.gov, Karla Beagles
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444-0764
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Payroll, Randa.Renenger@mt.gov, Randa Renenger
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444-4407
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Contract and Procurement Manager, CMonroe@mt.gov, Carol Monroe
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444-4404
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Accountant, LBlanton@mt.gov, Leisa Blanton
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444-4403
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Procurement Technician, RNielsen@mt.gov, Randy Nielsen
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444-3504
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Accountant, WWilliams2@mt.gov, Whitney Williams
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444-3408
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Accountant, Paula.Clinch@mt.gov, Paula Clinch
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444-0768
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Accountant, Catlin.Clifford@mt.gov, Catlin, Clifford
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444-3692
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Accounting Technician, Rebecca.Belling@mt.gov, Becky Belling
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444-2561
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Mail Room, LCook2@mt.gov, Lee Cook
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444-3148
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FAX
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444-1369
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School Finance
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School Finance Director, Vacant
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444-3249
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Auditor, Dan.Moody@mt.gov, Daniel Moody
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444-0701
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Financial Specialist, Mari.Haefka2@mt.gov, Mari Haefka
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444-9852
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Financial Specialist, NMerala@mt.gov, Nica Merala
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444-4401
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Financial Specialist, Renee.Richter@mt.gov, Renee Richter
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444-1960
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Financial Specialist, DRosenthal@mt.gov, Donell Rosenthal
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444-3024
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Financial Specialist, Vacant
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444-0783
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Financial Specialist, NThuotte@mt.gov, Nicole Thuotte
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444-4524
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Computer Support Specialist, DCasey@mt.gov, Deb Casey
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444-3096
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FAX
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444-0509
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DATA & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
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Chief Data Officer, MSweeney@mt.gov, Michael Sweeney
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444-4411
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Technology Operations
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School Computer Equipment Program, SBuswell@mt.gov, Scott Buswell
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495-9695
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Data Operations Manager, ABauer@mt.gov, Anne Bauer
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444-0727
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Business Analyst/Project Manager, CPennington@mt.gov, Carmen Pennington
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444-0726
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School Staffing Project Manager, Vacant
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444-4069
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Business Analyst/Project Manager, Tara.Dempsey@mt.gov, Tara Dempsey
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444-4607
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Computer Systems Analyst, RHoffman2@mt.gov, Robert Hoffman
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438-6636
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Computer Systems Analyst, SMeredith@mt.gov, Steve Meredith
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438-6623
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Security Officer, AGrover@mt.gov, Alan Grover
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444-3502
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IT Operations Manager, MMurray3@mt.gov, Mike Murray
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444-3536
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Database Administrator, DPeterson2@mt.gov, Don Peterson
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444-3539
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Database Administrator, JMassman2@mt.gov, Jake Massman
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444-0715
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Network Systems Analyst, Mark.Pomerleau@mt.gov, Mark Pomerleau
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444-9690
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Desktop Systems Analyst, DDickson2@mt.gov, Dylan Dickson
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444-0087
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Help Desk Technician, BYbarra@mt.gov, Briana Ybarra
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444-0087
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Systems Support Specialist, Allen.Brazier@mt.gov, Allen Brazier
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444-3448
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Computer Systems Analyst, CTenneson@mt.gov, Cindie Tenneson
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444-1962
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Computer Systems Analyst, LGeske@mt.gov, Lynnette Geske
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444-9860
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Computer Systems Analyst, VThacker@mt.gov, Vicki Thacker
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444-9870
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Computer Systems Analyst, Cindy.Morrison@mt.gov, Cindy Morrison
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444-0730
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FAX
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444-1369
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Data Governance Manager
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Data Governace Manager, JEreth@mt.gov, Jamey Ereth
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444-4409
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Achievement Gap Analyst, Vacant
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444-3642
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Assessment Analyst, SFurois@mt.gov, Scott Furois
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444-3545
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Ed Facts Coordinator, Meghann.Spring@mt.gov, Meghann Spring
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444-0793
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Data Analyst, ABuchanan2@mt.gov, Amber Buchanan
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444-2736
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Title Programs Analyst, DJ.QuirinMai@mt.gov, DJ QuirinMai
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444-4434
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Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) Program & Grant Manager, Vacant
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444-0475
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GEMS Stakeholder Liaison, Robin.Clausen@mt.gov, Robin Clausen
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444-3793
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Applied Analytics Trainer, Nicole.Frieling@mt.gov, Frieling, Nicole
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444-4999
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Data Integrity Specialist, Serafima.Forni@mt.gov, Serafima Forni
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444-3952
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MDUC Project Manager, Vacant
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444-2080
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Data Control Specialist, Harlan.Reidmohr@mt.gov, Harlan Reidmohr
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444-7490
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Research Analyst, Kaitlyn.Kleppelid@mt.gov, Kaitlyn Kleppelid
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444-1610
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FAX
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444-3924
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AIM UNIT
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AIM Unit Manager, GHarms@mt.gov, Gail Harms
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444-3494
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Data Information Specialist, ABoehm@mt.gov, Andy Boehm
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444-0375
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Data Resource Specialist, Gerrad.Bohl@mt.gov, Gerrad Bohl
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444-3495
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Data Resource Specialist, JStraw2@mt.gov, Jennifer Straw
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444-0714
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FAX
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444-3924
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