OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION


SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE

1227 11th Ave, 2nd Floor
PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501
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 Instruction

1227 Eleventh Ave, 2nd Floor
Helena, MT 59620
Superintendent of Public Instruction Linda McCulloch 444-5658
Executive Assistant to Superintendent, Kima Rosling 444-5658
Deputy Superintendent, Bud Williams 444-5643

Director of Policy Research and Federal Program Liaison, Rusty Harper

 444-3449
Administrative Assistant, Canon Luerkens 444-5643
Chief of Staff, Madalyn Quinlan 444-3168
Project Manager, Dave Nagel 444-1641
Communications Director, Tara Jensen 444-3160
Deputy Communications Directory/Education Projects, Jacalyn Boyle 444-3559
Statewide Student Assessment, Judy Snow 444-3656
Assessment Coordinator, Karen Richem 444-0748
Assessment Administration Specialist, Gayle Allen 444-3511
FAX 444-2893

Legal Division

1227 11th Ave, 2nd Floor
PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501
Chief Legal Counsel, Kathleen Magone 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) Program

1201 11th Ave, 1st Floor
PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501
Program Manager, Elizabeth Keller 444-3150
Program Assistant, Vicki Fitzgerald 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

Personnel

1227 11th Ave, 2nd Floor
PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501
Personnel Director, Vacant
Personnel Specialist, Dennie Munro 444-2673
Personnel Specialist, Kristy Schaan 444-2673
EEO /Title IX, Personnel 444-2673
FAX 444-1369

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES

1300 11th Ave 2nd Floor
Helena, MT 59620
Assistant Superintendent, Nancy Coopersmith 444-5541
Assistant Superintendent, Bob Runkel 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 Division

1300 11TH Ave. 2nd Floor
Helena, MT 59620
Division Administrator, Linda Vrooman Peterson 444-5726
Accreditation Accountability Specialist, William Schauman 444-0716
Accreditation Alternatives, Vacant 444-3128
Accreditation Annual Data Collection, Karen Crogan 444-2410
Administrative Specialist, Donna Waters 444-3114
Advanced Placement/Gifted & Talented Grants, Kathy Mollohan 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, Colleen Hamer 444-9864
Charter Schools, Vacant 444-3128
Classroom Assessment, William Schauman 444-0716
Curriculum Communication Arts Instructional Coordinator, Vacant
Curriculum Early Childhood Instructional Coordinator, Vacant
Curriculum Library Media Instructional Coordinator, Colet Bartow 444-3583
Curriculum Middle School/At Risk Instructional Coordinator, Kim Warrick 444-0753
Curriculum Math Instructional Coordinator, Jean Howard
Curriculum Science Instructional Coordinator, Katie Moore
Education Program Unit Manager, Michael Hall 444-4422
Educator Quality Program Specialist, Al McMilin 444-4436
E-Rate, Michael Hall 444-4422
Five-Year Comprehensive Education Planning, William Schauman 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, Susan Denson-Guy 444-0769
Learn and Serve, Administrative Assistant, Colleen Hamer 444-9864
Literacy, Administrative Assistant, Colleen Hamer 444-9864
Middle School Reviews, Kim Warrick 444-0753
Performance Based Accreditation, Dale Kimmet 444-3128
PIR Information, Karen Crogan 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
Title VI, Rural Education Initiative, Michael Hall 444-4422
Title VI, Administrative Assistant, Lorraine Burns 444-1852
FAX 444-1373

Audiovisual Library
Western Montana College, Dillon, MT 683-7492

Career Technical and Adult Education Division

1300 11th Ave, 2nd Floor
Helena MT 59620
Division Administrator, TJ Eyer 444-7915
Accountability Specialist, Vacant 444-9019
Administrative Specialist, Mary Ann Gregory 444-9076
Adult Education Services Director, Vacant
Adult Basic & Literacy Education Specialist, Margaret Bowles 444-4443
Adult Education Program Specialist, Carol Flynn 444-1691
Agricultural Education Specialist, Brad King 444-4451
Business and Marketing Education Specialist, Diana Fiedler 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, Vacant
GED Processing, Debbie Casey 444-4438
Health Occupations Education, Renee Harris 444-2059
Industrial Technology Education Specialist, Don Michalsky 444-4452
Marketing/DECA, Diana Fiedler 444-7991
Technology Education/TSA, Don Michalsky 444-4452
Trades & Industry/SkillsUSA-VICA, Don Michalsky 444-4452
Veterans Education Director, Vacant 444-4437
Veterans IHL/NCD Program Manager, Bruce Knutson 444-0691
Veterans Ed OJT/APP Program Manager, Thomas Cummins 444-4122
FAX 444-1373

Educational Opportunity and Equity Division

1300 11th Ave, 1st Floor
PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501
Division Administrator & Title I-Part A Director, BJ Granbery 444-4420
Title I-Part A Specialist, Ron Lukenbill 444-2080
Title I-Part B Even-Start Specialist, Joan Morris 444-5660
Title I-Part A, Title I-Part D Neglected/Delinquent Specialist, Terry Teichrow 444-2036
School Support System Specialist, Nancy Coleman 444-3557
School Support System Specialist, Jack O'Connor 444-3083
Title I Administrative Assistant, Gwen Smith 444-5660
School Support System Administrative Assistant, Cheryl Heldt 444-0686
Student Loan Cancellation, Pat Wade 444-2509
FAX 444-3924

Indian Education Division

1300 11th Ave, 1st Floor
PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501
Indian Education Director, Denise Juneau 444-3642
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 Specialist, Mike Jetty 444-0720
Indian Education Specialist, Angie Collins 444-0708
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

Migrant Education Unit

1300 11th Ave, 1st Floor
PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501
Director, Angela Branz-Spall 444-2423
Migrant Education Hotline 1-800-580-0740
Statewide Field Offices, Bruce Day at Rural Employment Opportunities 442-7850
Program Assistant, Pat Wade 444-2509
FAX 449-7105 or 444-3924

Student Achievement and School Reform Unit

1300 11th Ave, 1st and 2nd Floor
PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501
Unit Director, Ron Lukenbill 444-2080
Homeless Education Program Assistant, Terry Teichrow 444-2036
Reading First Program Director, Debbie Hunsaker 444-0733
Reading First Program Specialist, Kathi Tiefenthaler 444-1872
Reading First Program Spec (Billings), Courtney Peterson 247-3846
Reading First Program Spec (Billings) Barbara Johnson 247-3863
Reading First Program Spec (Ronan), Rhonda Siemens 207-1536
Reading First Administrative Assistant, Christine Brummer 444-0864
Title I, Part A , Title I, Part D Neglected & Delinquent,
Homeless, Terry Teichrow		 444-2036
Title II-Part A Teacher/Principal Training & Recruiting, Patricia Johnson 444-2736
Title V-Part A, Innovative Programs, Patricia Johnson 444-2736
Title II and V Administrative Assistant, Clare Bridge 444-0906
FAX (Unit) 444-3924
FAX (Reading First, Title II, Title V) 444-1373

Measurement & Accountability Unit

1300 11th Ave, 1st Floor
PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501
Division Administrator, Donna O'Neill 444-0793
AIM Unit Manager, Data Resource Administrator, Sara Loewen 444-3494
Research & Analysis Manager, Assessment, Vicki Thacker 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 Division

1201 11th Ave, 1st and 2nd Floor
PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501
Division Administrator, Cathy Kendall 444-0829
FAX 444-1373

Coordinated School Health Unit

1201 11th Ave, 1st and 2nd Floor
PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501
Unit Director, Gary Pfister 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, Gary Pfister 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
Youth Risk Behavior Survey, Susan Court 444-3178
FAX 444-1373

School Nutrition Programs Unit
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, Kim Pullman 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
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
Immunization, DPHHS 444-1805
TB Testing Requirements, DPHHS 444-0275
Motorcycle Safety Education, MSU Northern, Doug Tyrrell 1-800-922-BIKE

Special Education Division

1300 11th Ave, 1st Floor
PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501
Division Administrator, Tim Harris 444-4429
IDEA B Program Manager, Marilyn Pearson 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, Lisa Smith 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, Dan McCarthy 444-4425
School Improvement/Compliance Specialist, Francisco Roman 444-4426
Professional Development Unit Manager - School Improvement Initiative Director / CSPD / Montana Behavioral Initiative / Significant Needs Services, Susan Bailey-Anderson 444-2046
School Improvement /Compliance Specialist, Sara Casey 444-4438
FAX 444-0688

DEPARTMENT OF OPERATIONS

1227 11th Ave. 1st Floor, Helena, MT 59620
PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620
Assistant Superintendent, Joan Anderson 444-2562
Reception/Referral 1227 11th Ave, Heather Zimmer 444-3680
FAX 444-1369

Centralized Services Division

1227 11th Ave. 1st Floor, Helena, MT 59620
PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620
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, Vacant 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 Division

1227 11th Ave. 2nd Floor, Helena, MT 59620
PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620
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/Enrollment/Budgets/Payments, Kathleen Wanner 444-9852
Financial Specialist/Enrollment/Budget Amendments, Nica Carte 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 DIVISION

1227 11th Ave. 1st Floor, Helena, MT 59620
PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620
Division Administrator, Gale Kramlick 444-4411
School Computer Equipment Program, Scott Buswell 495-9695
FAX 444-1369

Internet Services Bureau

1227 11th Ave. 1st Floor, Helena, MT 59620
PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620
Bureau Chief, Steve Meredith 444-3563
Web/Internet Services, Betsy Nordell 444-1626
Web/Internet Services, Janet Andrew 444-2765
Desktop Publishing, Ellen Leidl 444-4424
FAX 444-1369

Network Services Bureau

1227 11th Ave. 1st Floor, Helena, MT 59620
PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620
Bureau Chief, Byron Molyneaux 444-3502
Network Administrator, Ron Nelson 444-0500
Network Administrator, Layne Cope 444-3541
Network Administrator, Vacant
Help Desk, Mary Graff/Briana Rojas 444-3448
FAX 444-1369

Resource Center/Web Integration Bureau

1300 11th Ave. 1st Floor, Helena, MT 59620
PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620
Bureau Chief/Librarian, Cheri Bergeron 444-2082
Research Specialist, Raelen Williard 444-2082
FAX 444-3924

Systems Development Bureau

1227 11th Ave. 1st Floor, Helena, MT 59620
PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620
Bureau Chief, James Gietzen 444-0709
Database Administrator, Sharon Burt 444-1625
Programer Analyst, Marc Butenko 444-1962
Programmer/Analyst, Karla Beagles 444-0764
Programmer/Analyst, Lynnette Geske 444-9860
Programmer/Analyst, Matt Geske 444-3539
Programmer/Analyst, Vacant 444-4409
Programmer/Analyst, Vacant 444-9870
Application Coach, Linda Gardner 444-0281
Application Coach, Vacant 444-0252
FAX 444-1369