The Montana Association of School Superintendents
The Montana Association of School Superintendents (MASS) represents all of our the school superintendents across our state. It is made up 9 regions which work closely with OPI staff to serve students. MASS is an affiliate of the national organization, the American Association of School Administrators (AASA). MASS works towards the continuing improvement in educational procedures, techniques, administration, supervision, and public relations. MASS also strives to foster a spirit of professional growth, congenial friendship, and loyalty among members. The OPI MASS Liaisons below are happy to be of service to MASS. Please feel free to reach out if the OPI can be of assistance.
MASS President: Superintendent Mike Perry (Hot Springs), 406-741-2962
Executive Director: Dr. Kirk Miller, 406-442-2510
More information about MASS can be found at: http://www.sammt.org/mass
MASS Regions:
Western Region
OPI Contact: Colet Bartow, 406-444-3583
Regional President: Tom Stack (Clinton), 406-825-3113
Northwest Region
OPI Contact: Kara Flath, 406-444-3249
Regional President: Matt Jensen (Big Fork), 406-837-7400
4-Rivers Region
OPI Contact: Susie Hedalen, 406-444-3449
Regional President: Godfrey Saunders (Belgrade), 406-924-2026
Hi-Line Region
OPI Contact: Kris Thatcher, 406-444-2580
Regional President: Darin Hannum (Chinook), 406-357-2236
Northeast Region
OPI Contact: Jule Walker, 406-444-7325
Regional President: Dan Schmidt (Poplar), 406-768-6600
Southcentral Region
OPI Contact: Gwen Poole, 406-672-3022
Regional President: Alex Ator (Roberts), 406-445-2421
Central Region
OPI Contact: Zach Hawkins, 406-444-0708
Regional President: Greg Dern (Roy), 406-464-2511
Southeast Region
OPI Contact: TJ Eyer, 406-444-7915
Regional President: Nate Olson (Jordan), 406-557-2259
Northcentral Region
OPI Contact: Dick Trerise, 406-444-4429
Regional President: Matt Genger (Augusta), 406-562-3384
OPI Resources:
OPI Monthly Summaries
Federal/ESSA Updates
OPI Newsletters
OPI Collections Calendar
Administrative Rule Notices
ASVAB Opportunities
EIR-Task Force Meeting