MT AGATE's Mission

The purpose of the Montana AGATE (Association for Gifted and Talented Education) is to support an understanding of all gifted children and their exceptional needs, and to advocate for appropriate education through partnerships with educators, parents, administrators, legislators, and the general public. It is our mission that all children develop their full potential.

MT AGATE Handbook

Position Statement

MT AGATE By-Laws

Board Members

President: Julie Merritt, Missoula
Interim President-Elect:  Jeb Puryear, Missoula
Treasurer: Joe Helbling, Helena
Secretary:  Estee Aiken, Dillon
Regional Representatives:

• Region 1 (Eastern Montana):  Kim Watterson, 
• Region 2 (Northern Montana):  Cara Dunn, Great Falls
• Region 3 (Southeast Montana):  Kim Watterson, Billings
• Region 4 (Southwest Montana):  OPEN
• Region 5 (Western Montana):   Shirley Lindburg, Missoula

Alternative Schooling Options:  
Scholarships Chair:  
Education Chair:  Sarah Pennington, Belgrade
Social Media & Technology Chair:  Shirley Lindburg, Missoula
Historian:  OPEN
Legislative Chair:  OPEN
Outreach Chair:  Kathy Dunn, Great Falls

Parent Involvement Chair:  OPEN
Public Relations:  OPEN
SAT Challenge Chair:  Joette Speake, Colstrip
Membership Chair:  OPEN
Newsletter: Estee Aiken, Dillon

MT Office of Public Instruction (OPI) GT Liaison:   

If you are interested in an open position, please contact our President, Julie Merritt, for more information.

Regions of Montana