Crystal Andrews

 Crystal Andrews

Director of Accreditation, Educator Preparation Programs, & Licensure

Crystal Andrews is the Director of Educator Licensure for the Montana Office of Public Instruction. She has been with the OPI since 2017 serving in various roles. In her current position, Crystal works hard to help educators obtain licensure in the state of Montana. Crystal played a key role in the development of the Administrative Rules of Montana revisions for Licensure. She prides herself in the work as it has opened doors for educators coming to our great state. Prior to joining the OPI Crystal was an elementary teacher for 12 years, having taught in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Montana. Crystal is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania but has called Wolf Creek, Montana home since 2012.

Ellery Bresler

 Ellery Bresler

Accreditation
Specialist

Ellery Bresler has been with the Office of Public Instruction since December of 2021.She spends her days helping schools understand the different components of accreditation. Ellery is originally from Havre, Montana and came to Helena to go to Carroll College where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Anthrozoology. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, gardening, and hiking.

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Ashley Repko

 Ashley Repko

Accreditation
Specialist

Ashley Repko is an Accreditation Specialist for the Montana Office of Public Instruction. She started with the OPI in February 2023. She is a Montana native who lives in Great Falls, MT, with her husband, Josh, and their two children. Ashley has over twelve years of experience in education, including teaching business and technology at the secondary level. Ashley held the role of the District Assessment Coordinator and Data Analyst for the Education reEnvisioned BOCES from 2018 to 2022 in Colorado Springs, CO before moving back to Montana. She was also a School Performance and Education Consultant for Colorado schools. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a MBA and is licensed to teach business and technology in both Montana and Colorado.

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