OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE1227 11th Ave, 2nd FloorPO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501 |
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| General Information, P.O. Box 202501, Helena, MT 59620-2501 | 444-3095 |
| Toll Free Number | 1-888-231-9393 |
| Web site | opi.mt.gov/ |
| TTY 1300 11th Ave. Reception Desk | 444-0235 |
| TTY 1227 11th Ave. Reception Desk | 444-0169 |
Superintendent of Public Instruction1227 Eleventh Ave, 2nd FloorHelena, MT 59620 |
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| Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau | 444-5658 |
| Executive Assistant to Superintendent, Robin Demaray | 444-5658 |
| Deputy Superintendent, Dennis Parman | 444-4434 |
| Director of Policy Research and Federal Program Liaison, Joyce Silverthorne | 444-3449 |
| Policy Advisor for Community Learning Partnerships, Deb Halliday | 444-3559 |
| Administrative Assistant, Faith Moldan | 444-5643 |
| Chief of Staff, Madalyn Quinlan | 444-3168 |
| Communications Director, Jessica Rhoades | 444-3160 |
| Deputy Communications Directory/Education Projects, Vacant | |
| Statewide Student Assessment, Judy Snow | 444-3656 |
| Assessment Coordinator, Karen Richem | 444-0748 |
| Assessment Administration Specialist, Gayle Allen | 444-3511 |
| FAX | 444-2893 |
Legal Division1227 11th Ave, 2nd Floor |
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| Chief Legal Counsel, Ann Gilkey | 444-4402 |
| Early Assistance Program Director, Mary Gallagher | 444-5664 |
| Legal Administrative Officer, Linda Brandon-Kjos | 444-4402 |
| Paralegal, Bev Marlow | 444-3172 |
| FAX | 444-2893 |
Educator Licensure (Certification) Program1201 11th Ave, 1st Floor |
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| Program Manager, Elizabeth Keller | 444-3150 |
| Program Assistant, Vacant, a.m. | 444-2577 |
| Program Assistant, Janette Clark, p.m. | 444-2577 |
| Licensing Specialist, Lorri Weiss | 444-3150 |
| Licensing Specialist, Bekki Flanagan | 444-3150 |
| Renewal Units/Approved Providers | 444-3150 |
| Troops to Teachers | 444-3150 |
| FAX | 444-0743 |
Personnel1227 11th Ave, 2nd Floor |
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| Personnel Director, Tom Antonick | 444-3161 |
| Human Resource Specialist, Dennie Munro | 444-2673 |
| Human Resource Specialist, Kristy Schaan | 444-2673 |
| EEO /Title IX, Tom Antonick | 444-3161 |
| FAX | 444-1369 |
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES1300 11th Ave 2nd FloorHelena, MT 59620 |
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| Assistant Superintendent, Nancy Coopersmith | 444-5541 |
| Assistant Superintendent, Vacant | 444-4434 |
| Program Specialist, Carol Gneckow | 444-2417 |
| Administrative Assistant, Linda Almas | 444-4431 |
| Reception/Referral 1300 11th Avenue, Sally Cohen | 444-3693 |
| ESEA/NCLB Consolidated Application, Nancy Coopersmith | 444-5541 |
| U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship, Carol Gneckow | 444-2417 |
| Robert C. Byrd Scholarship, Carol Gneckow | 444-2417 |
| FAX | 444-1373 |
Accreditation Division1300 11TH Ave. 2nd FloorHelena, MT 59620 |
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| Division Administrator, Linda Vrooman Peterson | 444-5726 |
| Accreditation Accountability Specialist, Kelly Glass | 444-0716 |
| Accreditation Alternatives, Vacant | 444-3128 |
| Accreditation Annual Data Collection, Colleen Hamer | 444-2410 |
| Administrative Specialist, Donna Waters | 444-3114 |
| Advanced Placement/Gifted & Talented Grants, Debra Poole | 444-4437 |
| Advanced Placement/G&T Grants Administrative Assistant, Lori Rittel | 444-0796 |
| Blue Ribbon Schools, Donna Waters | 444-3114 |
| Character Education, Vacant | 444-3538 |
| Character Education Administrative Assistant, Vacant | 444-9864 |
| Charter Schools, Vacant | 444-3128 |
| Classroom Assessment, Kelly Glass | 444-0716 |
| Curriculum Communication Arts Instructional Coordinator, Kristine Goyins | |
| Curriculum Early Childhood Instructional Coordinator, Vacant | |
| Curriculum Library Media Instructional Coordinator, Colet Bartow | 444-3583 |
| Curriculum Middle School/At Risk Instructional Coordinator, Vacant | 444-0753 |
| Curriculum Math Instructional Coordinator, Jean Howard | 444-0706 |
| Curriculum Science Instructional Coordinator, Katie Burke | 444-3557 |
| Curriculum & Instruction Unit Manager, Michael Hall | 444-4422 |
| Accreditation Accountability Specialist, Vacant | 444-0716 |
| Accreditation Unit Manager, Al McMilin | 444-4436 |
| Educator Quality Program Specialist, Al McMilin | 444-4436 |
| E-Rate, Michael Hall | 444-4422 |
| Five-Year Comprehensive Education Planning, Kelly Glass | 444-0716 |
| Higher Education Act Title II, Linda Vrooman Peterson | 444-5726 |
| Instructional Technology, Michael Hall | 444-4422 |
| Kindergarten Programs, Linda Vrooman Peterson | 444-5726 |
| Learn and Serve, Mary Ellen Earnhardt | 444-0769 |
| Learn and Serve, Administrative Assistant, Vacant | 444-9864 |
| Literacy, Administrative Assistant, Vacant | 444-9864 |
| Middle School Reviews, Vacant | 444-0753 |
| Performance Based Accreditation, Vacant | 444-3128 |
| PIR Information, Colleen Hamer | 444-2410 |
| Professional Development, Al McMilin | 444-4436 |
| Teacher Education Accreditation, Linda Vrooman Peterson | 444-5726 |
| Title II, Part A, State Level Activities, Al McMilin | 444-4436 |
| Title II, Part A, Program Officer, Lorraine Burns | 444-1852 |
| Title II, Part B, Math and Science Partnership Grants, Al McMilin | 444-4436 |
| Title II, Part B, Program Officer, Lorraine Burns | 444-1852 |
| Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology, Michael Hall | 444-4422 |
| Title II, Part D, Program Officer, Lorraine Burns | 444-1852 |
| FAX | 444-1373 |
Audiovisual Library |
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| Western Montana College, Dillon, MT | 683-7492 |
Career Technical and Adult Education Division1300 11th Ave, 2nd FloorHelena MT 59620 |
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| Division Administrator, TJ Eyer | 444-7915 |
| Accountability Specialist, Diana Fiedler | 444-9019 |
| Administrative Specialist, Mary Ann Gregory | 444-9076 |
| Adult Education Services Director, Vacant | |
| Adult Basic & Literacy Education Unit Manager, Margaret Bowles | 444-4443 |
| Adult Education Program Specialist, Carol Flynn | 444-1691 |
| Agricultural Education Specialist, Brad King | 444-4451 |
| Business and Marketing Education Specialist, Vacant | 444-7991 |
| Carl D. Perkins Grant Administrator, TJ Eyer | 444-7915 |
| Center for Ag Ed (MSU)/FFA Program Manager, Bill Jimmerson | 994-7050 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Education Specialist, Megan Anderson | 444-3599 |
| GED Processing, Debbie Casey | 444-4438 |
| Health Occupations Education, Renee Harris | 444-2059 |
| Industrial Technology Education Specialist, Don Michalsky | 444-4452 |
| Marketing/DECA, Patti Kolar | pkolar@mt.gov |
| Technology Education/TSA, Don Michalsky | 444-4452 |
| Trades & Industry/SkillsUSA-VICA, Don Michalsky | 444-4452 |
| Veterans Education Director, Tom Cummins | 444-4122 |
| Veterans IHL/NCD Program Manager, Vacant | 444-0691 |
| Veterans Ed OJT/APP Program Manager, Thomas Cummins | 444-4122 |
| FAX | 444-1373 |
Educational Opportunity and Equity Division1300 11th Ave, 1st FloorPO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501 |
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| Division Administrator & Title I-Part A Director, BJ Granbery | 444-4420 |
| Title I-Part A Specialist, Vacant | 444-2080 |
| Title I-Part B Even-Start Specialist, Joan Morris | 444-5660 |
| Title I-Part A, Title I-Part D Neglected/Delinquent and Homeless Specialist, Terry Teichrow | 444-2036 |
| Title I Administrative Assistant, Gwen Smith | 444-5660 |
| Student Loan Cancellation, Pat Wade | 444-2509 |
| School Improvement/School Coaches Unit Director, Jack O'Connor | 444-3083 |
| School Improvement/School Coaches Specialist, Margaret Watson | 444-3551 |
| School Improvement/School Coaches Coordinator, Cheryl Heldt | 444-0686 |
| Title I Fax for the above | 444-3924 |
| Title I Instructional Innovations Unit Director, Debbie Hunsaker | 444-0733 |
| Title I Instructional Innovations Specialist, Kathi Tiefenthaler | 444-1872 |
| Title I Instructional Innovations Specialist (Billings) Courtney Peterson | 247-3846 |
| Title I Instructional Innovations Specialist (Ronan) Rhonda Siemens | 207-1536 |
| Title I Instructional Innovations Administrative Assistant, Christine Brummer | 444-0864 |
| Title II - Part A Grants to Districts, Patricia Johnson | 444-2736 |
| Title II Administrative Assistant, Clare Bridge | 444-0906 |
| Title VI, Rural Education Initiative, Patricia Johnson | 444-2736 |
| Title VI, Administrative Assistant, Clare Bridge | 444-0906 |
| Title I Instructional Innovations, Title II, and Title VI Fax | 444-1373 |
| Migrant Education Director, Angela Branz-Spall | 444-2423 |
| Migrant Education Hotline | 1-800-580-0740 |
| Migrant Statewide Field Offices, Bruce Day at Rural Employment Opportunities | 442-7850 |
| Migrant Program Assistant, Pat Wade | 444-2509 |
| Migrant Fax Line | 449-7105 |
| Early Reading First Director, Debbie Hunsaker | 444-0733 |
| Early Reading First Specialist, Rhonda Siemens (Ronan) | 207-1536 |
| Early Reading First Assessment, Kathi Tiefenthaler | 444-1872 |
| Early Reading First Administrative Assistant, Christine Brummer | 444-0864 |
| Early Reading First Fax | 444-1373 |
Indian Education Division1300 11th Ave, 1st Floor |
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| Indian Education Director, Vacant | 444-3642 |
| Assistant Indian Education Director, Lynn Hinch | 444-3482 |
| Bilingual Education Unit Director, Lynn Hinch | 444-3482 |
| Bilingual, Dropout Prevention Grant, Indian Education, Program Assistant, Joan Franke | 444-3694 |
| American Indian Academic Specialist, Mandy Smoker Broaddus | 444-3013 |
| Indian Education Curriculum Coordinator, Julia Saynor | 444-0754 |
| Indian Education Specialist, Mike Jetty | 444-0720 |
| Indian Education Implementation Specialist, Michael Munson-Lenz | 444-0725 |
| Indian Education Specialist, Teresa Veltkamp | 444-0726 |
| GEAR UP Program Specialist, Justine Jam | 444-7490 |
| GEAR UP Administrative Assistant, Vacant | 444-0754 |
| FAX (Unit) | 444-3924 |
| FAX (Titles II & V /Advanced Placement/ G&T/ GEAR UP) | 444-1373 |
Measurement & Accountability Unit1300 11th Ave, 1st Floor |
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| Division Administrator, Susan Mohr | 444-0793 |
| AIM Unit Manager, Data Resource Administrator, Sara Loewen | 444-3494 |
| Project Manager, Sharon Krzemien | 444-1641 |
| Research & Analysis Manager, Assessment, Scott Furois | 444-3545 |
| Research & Analysis Manager, Assessment, Denise Bond | 444-4527 |
| Research & Analysis Manager, Common Core of Data, Linda Atwood | 444-6712 |
| Data Information Specialist, Andy Boehm | 444-0375 |
| Home/Private Schools Information Coordinator, Lindy Miller | 444-6774 |
| Student Records Manager, Nicole Weissman | 444-3495 |
| NAEP State Administrator, Mike Chapman | 444-4527 |
| Student Records, Jim Oberembt | 444-0714 |
| FAX | 444-3924 |
Health Enhancement and Safety Division1201 11th Ave, 1st and 2nd FloorPO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501 |
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| Division Administrator, Cathy Kendall | 444-0829 |
| FAX | 444-2955 |
Coordinated School Health Unit1201 11th Ave, 1st and 2nd Floor |
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| Unit Director, Karin Billings | 444-3000 |
| Administrative Officer, Marion Erp | 444-1951 |
| Program Assistant, Leona Wetherall | 444-0751 |
| HIV/AIDS/STD Education, Susan Court | 444-3178 |
| Health/Physical Education, Susan Court | 444-3178 |
| Safe & Drug-Free Schools/Gun-Free Schools, Karin Billings | 444-3000 |
| Suspension/Expulsion Data Collection, Marion Erp | 444-1951 |
| 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Sandi Smith, Program Coordinator | 444-3519 |
| 21st Century Community Learning Center, Amanda Domino, Data Specialist | 444-1964 |
| Title IV - A, Marion Erp | 444-1951 |
| Tobacco Education Program Representative, Cheri Seed | 444-0785 |
| Health Education Specialist, Susan Reeser | 437-2499 |
| Health Education Specialist, Vacant | |
| Youth Risk Behavior Survey, Susan Court | 444-3178 |
| FAX | 444-2955 |
School Nutrition Programs Unit |
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| School Nutrition Programs Director, Christine Emerson | 444-2502 |
| Program Assistant, Alison Wolf | 444-2501 |
| Accountant/Summer Food Service Program, Sofia Janik | 444-2521 |
| Breakfast/Lunch/Milk/Snacks, Brenda Peppers | 444-4413 |
| Breakfast/Lunch/Milk/Snacks, Teresa Motlas | 444-3532 |
| Cooperative Purchase Program Coordinator, Kenadine Johnson | 444-4412 |
| Food Distribution Coordinator, Judy Wilson | 444-4415 |
| Montana Team Nutrition Program, Katie Bark (MSU) | 994-5641 |
| FAX (School Nutrition Programs) | 444-2955 |
| FAX (Montana Team Nutrition Program) | 994-7300 |
Traffic Education Unit |
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| Unit Director, David Huff | 444-4396 |
| Driver Education/Advanced Driver Education, David Huff | 444-4396 |
| Program Specialist, Fran Penner-Ray | 444-4432 |
| FAX | 444-1373 |
Non-OPI Health and Safety |
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| Immunization, DPHHS | 444-1805 |
| TB Testing Requirements, DPHHS | 444-0275 |
| Motorcycle Safety Education, MSU Northern, Doug Tyrrell | 1-800-922-BIKE |
Special Education Division1300 11th Ave, 1st FloorPO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501 |
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| Division Administrator, Tim Harris | 444-4429 |
| IDEA B Program Manager, Frank Podobink | 444-4428 |
| Information, Jenine Synness | 444-5661 |
| Part B Administrative Officer, Marlene Wallis | 444-2504 |
| CSPD/MBI/SIG Secondary Transition Program Specialist, Karen Jeschke | 444-0037 |
| School Improvement/Monitoring/Deaf-Blind Program Specialist, Vacant | 444-5661 |
| Operations Research Analyst, Anne Rainey | 444-4430 |
| Operations Research Analyst, Karen Crogan | 444-0685 |
| Research & Analysis Manager, Floy Scott | 444-5661 |
| Hearing Conservation Program, Jenine Synness | 444-5661 |
| Early Assistance Program Director, Mary Gallagher | 444-5664 |
| IDEA Instructional Strategies Specialist, Tara Ferriter-Smith | 444-0923 |
| School Improvement/Monitoring Unit Program Manager, Dick Trerise | 444-1579 |
| School Improvement/Monitoring Specialist, Doug Doty | 444-0907 |
| Personnel Development Grant Specialist, Nikki Sandve | 444-0299 |
| School Improvement/Preschool/Monitoring Specialist, Vacant | 444-4425 |
| School Improvement/Compliance Specialist, Francisco Roman | 444-4426 |
| School Improvement/Compliance Specialist, Dale Kimmet | 444-0742 |
| Professional Development Unit Manager - School Improvement Initiative Director / CSPD / Montana Behavioral Initiative / Significant Needs Services, Susan Bailey-Anderson | 444-2046 |
| Program Improvement Specialist, Sara Casey | 444-0688 |
| FAX | 444-3924 |
DEPARTMENT OF OPERATIONS1227 11th Ave. 1st Floor, Helena, MT 59620PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620 |
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| Assistant Superintendent, Joan Anderson | 444-2562 |
| E-Grants Coordinator, Kellee English | 444-7841 |
| Reception/Referral 1227 11th Ave, Heather Zimmer | 444-3680 |
| FAX | 444-1369 |
Centralized Services Division1227 11th Ave. 1st Floor, Helena, MT 59620PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620 |
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| Division Administrator, Julia Dilly | 444-4523 |
| Accounting Supervisor, Madilon Beatty | 444-2561 |
| Accounts Receivable/Federal Reporting, Nona Rens | 444-1961 |
| Budget Analyst, Lynnette Lake | 444-2563 |
| Payroll, Madeline Engelking | 444-4407 |
| Purchasing Agent, Sioux Roth | 444-4404 |
| State and Federal Grants Accountant, Charolotte McMilin | 444-4403 |
| State and Federal Grants Accountant, Sunni Hitchcock | 444-3408 |
| State and Federal Grants Accountant, Jurenne Fuchs | 444-2560 |
| Receptionist/Mail Room Supervisor, Maria Bates | 444-0768 |
| Mail Room, Nancy Toole/Clay Hickman | 444-3148 |
| Word Processing, Maria Bates | 444-0768 |
| Word Processing, Patty Niemi | 444-3692 |
| FAX | 444-1369 |
School Finance Division1227 11th Ave. 2nd Floor, Helena, MT 59620PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620 |
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| Division Administrator, Denise Ulberg | 444-1960 |
| Budget Analyst/Data Manager, Paul Taylor | 444-1257 |
| Financial Specialist Supervisor/Budgets/Payments/Enrollment/Facilities Reimbursement, Janelle Graybeal | 444-3249 |
| Financial Specialist/Facilities Reimbursement/Budgets/Payments, Kathleen Wanner | 444-9852 |
| Financial Specialist/Enrollment/Budget Amendments/Taxable Value and Structure Change, Nica Merala | 444-4401 |
| Computer Support Specialist/MAEFAIRS HELP Desk, Donell Rosenthal | 444-3024 |
| Financial Specialist/Pupil Transportation, Maxine Mougeot | 444-3096 |
| Financial Specialist/School Finance Training/Impact Aid/Tuition/Elections, Adam Anfinson | 444-4524 |
| Auditor/Audit Monitoring/GAAP Accounting, Rebecca Phillips | 444-0783 |
| FAX | 444-0509 |
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DIVISION1227 11th Ave. 1st Floor, Helena, MT 59620PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620 |
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| Division Administrator, Jim Gietzen | 444-0709 |
| School Computer Equipment Program, Scott Buswell | 495-9695 |
| FAX | 444-1369 |
Internet Services Bureau1227 11th Ave. 1st Floor, Helena, MT 59620 |
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| Bureau Chief, Steve Meredith | 444-3563 |
| Web Designer, Lisa Dwyer | 444-1626 |
| Web Designer, Janet Andrew | 444-2765 |
| Desktop Publishing, Ellen Leidl | 444-4424 |
| FAX | 444-1369 |
Network Services Bureau1227 11th Ave. 1st Floor, Helena, MT 59620 |
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| Bureau Chief, Byron Molyneaux | 444-3502 |
| Network Administrator, Ron Nelson | 444-0500 |
| Network Administrator, Layne Cope | 444-3541 |
| Network Administrator, Jody Troupe | 444-3031 |
| E-Grants Security Officer/Help Desk, Mary Graff | 444-3448 |
| Help Desk, Briana Rojas | 444-0087 |
| FAX | 444-1369 |
Resource Center/Web Integration Bureau1300 11th Ave. 1st Floor, Helena, MT 59620PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620 |
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| Bureau Chief/Librarian, Cheri Bergeron | 444-2083 |
| Research Specialist, Raelen Williard | 444-2082 |
| FAX | 444-3924 |
Systems Development Bureau1227 11th Ave. 1st Floor, Helena, MT 59620PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620 |
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| Bureau Chief, Thomas (Tab) Dougherty | 444-4411 |
| Database Administrator, Sharon Burt | 444-1625 |
| Computer Systems Analyst, Cindie Tenneson | 444-1962 |
| Computer Systems Analyst, Karla Beagles | 444-0764 |
| Computer Systems Analyst, Lynnette Geske | 444-9860 |
| Computer Systems Analyst, Matt Geske | 444-3539 |
| Computer Systems Analyst, Denise Sims | 444-4409 |
| Computer Systems Analyst, Vicki Thacker | 444-9870 |
| Application Coach, Linda Gardner | 444-0281 |
| FAX | 444-1369 |
