Wendi Fawns

 Wendi Fawns

406-437-8595
ESSER/EANS Director


Work-Related Duties:

  1. Review large project/purchase
  2. Manage customer service policies, practices, deliverables
  3. Provide and ensure compliances and communication

Wendi’s grandmothers were elementary teachers and her parents college professors. They shaped Wendi’s passion for learning anywhere, anytime and in varied formats. Wendi has taught dyslexic readers, provided college/career advising, and directed an 6-12th grade academy. Her careers in social work, information technology, and education have centered around helping customers identify goals and gain the resources necessary to succeed. She holds a BA in Sociology with MIS focus and a MA in Education Leadership. She is a strong customer advocate, and member of Rotary and P.E.O. International. Wendi has traveled to every state except Alaska and lived in India for 3 years. She enjoys visiting new places and eating regional foods.

Rebecca Brown

 Rebecca Brown

406-437-4795
ESSER Program Manager


Work-Related Duties:

  1. ESSER E-Grants Processing
  2. ESSER Training/Guidance
  3. ESSER Compliances and Communication

Rebecca is the OPI ESSER Program Manager. She has a B.S. in Technology Education from Montana State University Bozeman, and taught Math and Industrial Tech classes for 3 years before joining the OPI. She also has over 10 years of customer service experience prior to teaching. As the ESSER Program Manager, Rebecca supports school districts with their ESSER grants. Rebecca is well-versed in the E-Grants ESSER Budget and Amendment processes. She is excited to partner with school districts to offer guidance, advocacy, and support.

Rebecca moved to the Helena area with her husband and their 2 cats. Born and raised in Montana, Rebecca feels nothing can beat a gorgeous Montana summer weekend spent camping and floating on the river.

Allison Agostino

 Allison Agostino

406-202-7685
Project Communications Specialist


Work-Related Duties:

  1. Broadband Resource Communication
  2. E-Grants processing
  3. ESSER/EANS Website

Allison is a Montana native who grew up in Stevensville Montana on a small family farm that her parents still run. Now living in Glendive Montana, Allison started her career as a Drug and Alcohol Prevention Specialist learning the world of public health and community development. She has spent the last four years building relationships, leading community groups, putting down roots, and learning the importance of communication. Allison has invested a lot of time in community work, she has served as President of her local Rotary Club, active Chairman of her community coalition, board member of the Montana Prevention Certification Board, Chairman of a local recreational group, and more. Allison also works with her local schools as much as possible helping with Suicide Prevention Campus Walks, Mental Health Murals, community service projects, basketball tournaments, and assistant Speech and Debate Coach. She enjoys painting, graphic design, video games, and a good book when she not spending time with her family and a small army of dogs.

 

 Position Currently Vacant


Administrative Specialist


Work-Related Duties:

  1. E-Grant Research and file maintenance
  2. Provides schools with contact and resource information
  3. Supports ESSER team with compliance and communication