President
JANE SHAWN
2026-2028
jshawn@helenaschools.org
(406) 475-2106
Officers
Kellen Alger – Jefferson 2026-2028
1st Vice President
Maria Foot – Capital High 2026-2027
2nd Vice President
Erika McMillin – Jim Darcy 2025-2027
Secretary
Laura Ortman – Capital High 2025-2027
Treasurer
Broadwater ()
Chelsea Kingston
Emma Schmidt
Bryant ()
Taylor Hassler
*
Capital High ()
*
*
*
*
*
Central ()
Kerry Cicero
*
*
CRA MS ()
Joanna Lund
Lizzie Verhasselt
*
Four Georgians ()
Megan Blake
Severena Samuelson
Helena High ()
Emily Petrik
*
*
*
HMS ()
Jen Mooney
*
*
Jefferson ()
Jill Putnam
Jim Darcy ()
Mary Robertson
*
Kessler ()
Ginger Ratzlaff
*
Motor Pool/ABE (1)
*
PAL ()
Jamie Boheme
Jaydee Zakovi
Rossiter ()
Shanna Berry-Brown
Heidi Herbolich
Smith ()
Raniece Richardson
Warren ()
Katie Merritt
^indicates shared position
Resources
Paraeducator Negotiated Agreement 2025-2027
Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement 2025-2027
Association Documents
Opportunities
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Tuition Reimbursement - Frontline form
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Sabbatical
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Professional Development Proposal - in Frontline, create your proposal for PIR/Renewal credit
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New Professionalism Money - Frontline form, apply for funds to cover professional opportunities
Board of Directors
TEACHERS:
Shannon McNamee – Capital High School 2025-2027
Thomas Caffrey – Capital High School 2026-2028
Ryan Cooney – Helena High School (PAL) 2025-2027
Hillary Potuzak – Helena High School 2026-2028
Jesse Franzen – Helena Middle School 2026-2028
Samantha Hoggatt – C.R. Anderson Middle School 2025-2027
Anna Alger – Jim Darcy 2025-2027
Kim Stout – Four Georgians 2025-2027
Ricki Thompso – Jefferson 2026-2028
Dilone Mouledous – Kessler 2026-2028
PARAEDUCATORS:
Avra Branson – Central 2025-2027
Jess Hoffman – Capital High School 2026-2028
Leighann Wilson – Warren 2025-2027
Audit
Jake West
Big Sky Central Labor Council
Erika McMillin
Kim Stout
Board Certification
Roxanne Shockley
Christina Sieminski
Kim Stout
Jane Shawn
Budget
Laura Ortman
Jane Shawn
Calendar
Thomas Baty
Joice Franzen
Starsha Frederickson
Chelsea Kingston
Jen Mooney
Leighann Wilson
Jane Shawn
Contract Maintenance
Kellen Alger - chair
Taylor Hassler
Randy Hussey
Kylie Pancich
Alternates - HEA Officers
Credit Appeals
Christina Sieminski
Kim Stout
Jane Shawn
EoY/PEoY
Cassie Koch
Molly Meyer
Educator Professional Growth
^Samantha Hoggat
Katie Johnson
^Taylee Schlauch
Jane Shawn
Extra Curricular
^Mikayla Bloyder
^Roger Scruggs
Glen Wall
Goverance
Taylor Hassler
Jake West
*
Heath Benefits
Ross Gustafson, chair
Kim Barry
Cindy Curran
Jessica Freeman
Beth Heiser
Shannon McNamee
Jessica Reynolds
Emily Rodway
Jane Shawn
*(Teacher)
Labor Management
Christy Heun
Ricki Thompson
Sarah Urban
Jake West
Jane Shawn
Mentor Advisory
Maria Foot
Jill Putnam
Jake West
Negotiations
Anna Alger (elem)
^Kellen Alger (elem)
Avra Branson (para)
Adam Clinch (hs)
Paul Phillips (hs)
Emma Schmidt (elem)
Lizzie Verhasselt (ms)
Jake Warner (hs)
Leighann Wilson (para)
Jane Shawn (pres)
Nominations and Elections
Kim Stout, Chair
Jesse Franzen
*Elementary
*High School
*Paraeducator
Para Labor
Management Committee
Avra Branson
Leighann Wilson
Jane Shawn
Safety Committee
Ron Alsbury, Central
Francis Leonard, 4Gs
Francis Leonard, Jefferson
Tiffany Hofer, Jim Darcy
Jessica Pickens, Kessler
Marie Raush, PAL
Raniece Richardson, Smith
Variance Committee
Paul Phillips
*Elementary
*Middle School
* indicates an open-until-filled position. If interested, contact our president.