ESSER- Meet the Team

ESSER Team works with the ESSER Grant, Extended/Expanded Learning Opportunity (ELO) Grant, and Broadband

Wendi Fawns

406-437-8595
ESSER/EANS Director

Work-Related Duties:

Ensure grant compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations, policies, practices, and reporting
Develop and generate various forms and practices for grant monitoring and agency reporting
Manage policies, practices, and deliverables
Review and approve large project/purchase
Supervise ESSER staff unit

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.

Allison Agostino

406-202-7685
Project Communications Specialist

Work-Related Duties:

Broadband Resource Communication
E-Grants processing
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.