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):  Rebecca Mundt
• Region 2 (Northern Montana):  Cara Dunn, Great Falls
• Region 3 (Southeast Montana):  Kim Watterson, Billings
• Region 4 (Southwest Montana):  OPEN
• Region 5 (Western Montana): OPEN

Outreach Chair:  Kathy Dunn, Great Falls
Historian:  OPEN
Legislative Chair:  OPEN
Social Media & Technology Chair:  OPEN
Alternative Schooling Options:  OPEN
Summer Scholarship Chair:  Jeb Pury
Education Chair:  Sarah Pennington, Belgrade

Parent Involvement Chair:  Jennifer Wagner
Newsletter: OPEN
MT Office of Public Instruction (OPI) GT Liaison:   Jackie Ronning

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

Regions of Montana