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 Julie Jeffers

406-438-2505
Indian Education Specialist

Work-Related Duties:

  1. Indian Education for All implementation resource development and professional development provider.
  2. Resource development and dissemination.
  3. Ongoing work to institutionalize IEFA through accreditation, content standards, and policies.

Office hours Monday and Wednesday 2:30 - 4:00

(Note: If you are unable to visit during our scheduled Zoom hours please feel free to contact us at your convenience. Our availability is contingent upon travel and work schedule)

Julie Jeffers is a descendent of the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe of Montana. She is a recent graduate of Salish Kootenai College with a bachelor's degree in Tribal Historic Preservation. Julie is currently working at the Montana Office of Public Instruction as an Indian Education Specialist. Julie has decades of knowledge working with children and schools as a preschool teacher, special education aid, and in IEFA. Her most recent work was as an Indian Education Home to School Coordinator for School District 2 (Billings) before moving to the Flathead Reservation to finish her degree. Julie is excited to bring her talents and experience to OPI. Outside of work, she loves the outdoors and spending time with her family and dogs.

 

Chris Morigeau

406-444-0708

Director of Indian Education for All

Work-Related Duties:

  1. Oversight of IEFA Unit Educational Resource Development and Dissemination
  2. Provides PD to School Staff and Educational Stakeholders
  3. Budget Oversight and Grant Administration

Office hours via Zoom - Tuesday and Thursday 7:45 - 8:30

(Note: If you are unable to visit during our scheduled Zoom hours please feel free to contact us at your convenience. Our availability is contingent upon travel and work schedule)

Christopher Morigeau is an enrolled Salish member of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes and currently serves as the American Indian Education for All (IEFA) Director at the Montana Office of Public Instruction. Chris works with an amazing team where we lead statewide implementation of IEFA. Chris's diverse background includes impactful roles as an investigation manager, teacher, and legal assistant, where he championed Tribal Sovereignty, self-determination, and environmental protection. Chris is dedicated to collaborating with Tribal communities, schools, and stakeholders to develop culturally responsive curriculum and resources, advocating for educational equity, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws, so that ALL Montana students can learn the rich history of Montana's Tribes.

 

 

Mike Jetty

 Mike Jetty

406-444-0720
Indian Education Specialist

Work-Related Duties:

  1. Updates IEFA lesson plans and collaborates with teachers and other educational entities to facilitate the development of culturally relevant resources.
  2. Provides on-site and in-person IEFA presentations and professional development as requested.
  3. Ongoing work to institutionalize IEFA through accreditation, content standards, and policies.

Office Hours via Zoom - Monday and Wednesday 8:00 - 9:30

(Note: If you are unable to visit during our scheduled Zoom hours please feel free to contact us at your convenience. Our availability is contingent upon travel and work schedule)

Mike Jetty is an enrolled member of the Spirit Lake Dakota Nation and a Turtle Mountain Chippewa descendant. Mike is currently working at the Montana Office of Public Instruction as an Indian Education Specialist.

Mike has been working with Indian Education issues for the past 32 years and has teaching experience at both the K-12 and University levels. He has a B.S. in History Education, a Master’s in School Administration, and an Education Specialist Degree. Please contact Mike if you are looking for ideas and resources to support your Indian Education for All instructional efforts. In addition to his work with K-12 education, he is an active member of the American Indian and Minority Achievement Council for the Montana University System.

Vacant

Indian Education Specialist

Work-Related Duties:

  1. Indian Education for All Implementation Resource Development and Professional Development Provider
  2. Indian Education for All Best Practices Annual Conference Coordinator
  3. Co-leads and Coordinates IEFA K-12 and RESA Grant Administration