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June2022

This newsletter contains news and information of interest about
Montana Rural Teacher Project. Thanks for staying informed.

Our second cohort of MRTP graduates have earned their Masters of Arts in Teaching degree and are on the job market! Many of them have already accepted teaching positions around the state. Congratulations to:


  • Emily Standley - Secondary English in Lewistown
  • Tracey Jette - Middle school mathematics in Havre Middle School
  • Ronni Anderson - Second grade in Plentywood
  • Maureen Kimberly Hoff - Grades 1/2 combo class in Alberton
  • Demi Sullivan - Kindergarten in Columbia Falls
  • Kolleen Gustad - Secondary English in Baker
  • Abigail Long - Secondary English in Whitefish
  • Zach Dorow - Middle school history in Belgrade
  • Dulcie Ferguson-Belanger - Second grade in Hamilton
  • Margaret Anderson - Sixth grade in Fairfield



MRTP graduates will spend their first three years teaching in elligible Montana schools. Check here and scroll to the bottom of the page to see if your school is on the MRTP eligible school list.

One MRTP participant shared a story about how their efforts to connect had additional benefits, "I had a student with behavioral issues that I thought were used to cover feelings of insecurity. With some special attention and directed tutoring the student made progress and one day declared 'Math is fun!'"

Hire-A-Bobcat

Hire-A-Bobcat, powered through Handshake is Montana State University’s only online career portal. This free service is available to all MSU students, alumni, and employers. All employers and job postings are verified and approved by the Career, Internship & Student Employment Services department, allowing students a better and safer job search experience. School administrators who want to expand their potential applicant pool also have the ability to connect with over 1,400 colleges and universities that use the platform.

 

Posting jobs to multiple schools is a simple process and eliminates  having to create a job posting for each school where they want to advertise. Employers can also message potential candidates from within the system filtered to meet their needs. 

 

Interested? Have questions? Want to get started? Contact Wendy Jackson, MSU‘s Industry & Employer Relations Manager @ Wendy.Jackson2@Montana.Edu or by phone at 406-994-5485. 

Proficiency/Competency-based Education Course at No Cost 

Montana State University's Department of Education is offering NO COST undergraduate (EDU 491) and graduate (EDU 591) coursework focused on proficiency/competency-based education. The courses are available this summer during the June and July 4x4 sessions, with more options in the Fall and Spring. 

 

This is an opportunity for Montana teachers and administrators to deepen their understanding of proficiency/competency-based education at NO COST.


Find a comprehensive course description and interest survey here.