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.

Board Members

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President: Holly Kincaid, Great Falls
President-Elect:  Estee Aiken (interim) Dillon
Treasurer: Joe Helbling, Helena
Secretary: Marci Brodock, Great Falls

Regional Representatives:
  • Region 1 (Eastern Montana):  Kim Watterson, 
  • Region 2 (Northern Montana): Cara Dunn, Great Falls
  • Region 3 (Southeast Montana):  Darla Williams, Billings
  • Region 4 (Southwest Montana):  Lisa Heitt, Helena
  • Region 5 (Western Montana):   Shirley Lindburg, Missoula

Alternative Schooling Options: OPEN
Scholarships Chair:  Jeb Puryear, Missoula
Education Chair:  Sarah Pennington, Belgrade
Facebook & Technology Chair: Marci Brodock, Great Falls
Historian: OPEN
Legislative Chair:  Julie Merritt, Missoula
Outreach Chair:  Kathy Dunn, Great Falls
Parent Involvement Chair:  OPEN
Public Relations: Julie Merritt, Missoula
SAT Challenge Chair:  Joette Speake, Colstrip
Membership Chair: OPEN
Newsletter: Estee Aiken, Dillon

OPI GT Liaison:   Allyson Alexander, 


If you are interested in an open position, please contact our President, Holly Kincaid, to get more info.

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