History Master of Science in Science Education Program
In May of 1996, the Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education approved a new degree, the Master of Science in Science Education (MSSE), designed for science educators interested in graduate study while remaining employed. It is unusual in two important ways. First, it is an intercollege, interdisciplinary effort. Five colleges, The Graduate School, and sixteen departments collaborate to offer this innovative degree. Second, over eighty percent of the course credits needed to complete the degree are offered by distance learning in structured interactive courses using asynchronous, computer mediated instruction. The National Teacher Enhancement Network (NTEN) program, a National Science Foundation grant funded project since 1992, developed and offers many of the distance learning courses for this degree program. While direct oversight of the program was provided by the Graduate School from inception to 2016, the program was moved to the College of Letters and Science July 1, 2016. In addition to completing core courses in education, those seeking the degree develop interdisciplinary combinations of science courses from offerings in biology, chemistry, earth science, ecology, engineering, microbiology, physics, plant science, and other science content areas. All graduates complete a capstone project in their final year.
Norm Reed, Coordinator 1996 to 1998, artfully handled admissions for the first two cohorts, oversaw design and development of core classes, and overall implementation of the program.
Carol Thoresen, Coordinator 1999 to 2007, grew the program from 25 to about 60 students per year. Larger enrollment allowed for a wider variety of science course offerings. Carol worked with instructors and researchers to develop over 25 new program courses.
Peggy Taylor Director 2007 to 2016, was a graduate of the program’s first cohort and brought a unique perspective to its administration. Contributions included expansion of the program’s targeted populations, strengthening the program’s framework through continuous evaluation processes, and increasing course offerings as well as involvement of science MSU faculty.
Gregory Francis is the current MSSE Director as well as a tenured professor in the Physics Department. When the MSSE Program first began in 1996, Greg was one of the original core science faculty in the physics content area.
Diana Paterson, Associate Director 2002-2019. She provided critical recruiting and advising support to off- campus graduate students. Diana skillfully managed the MSSE office and staff. She retired in 2019.
John Graves, Lead Program Faculty and Associate Director, has been a core MSSE instructor since 2003. He assumed his duties as Lead Program Faculty in 2009. In addition to his instructional responsibilities, John provides guidance and mentoring for MSSE faculty, participates in various outreach activities, and serves as liaison between the MSSE office and MSSE instructors.
Holly Thompson, Program Coordinator, joined the program in 2013. Her responsibilities include admissions, marketing, recruitment, and general administrative and student support.
Maddie Felts, Assistant Director, started with MSSE in 2019. Responsibilities include overall academic advising for MSSE students as well as general operational and logistical support
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MSSE Capstone Project
Each Master of Science in Science Education (MSSE) student, with the cooperation of his/her graduate committee, identifies and completes a capstone project. Each project is designed to provide experience and information that aids our understanding of science teaching-learning or science curriculum. The capstone project topic is generally identified early in the student’s graduate program. A student begins the project, which generally relates to science education in the MSSE student’s educational setting, in the fall of the final year by submitting a proposal to his/her advisor. The results of each student’s project are summarized in a written professional paper completed and presented in the student’s final summer session. The MSSE Steering Committee, faculty, and staff congratulate these deserving graduate students for their persistence to pursue a graduate degree, while continuing full-time employment as science educators.
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MSSE Program, College of Letters and Science
Director Gregory Francis Associate Director John Graves Assistant Director Madeline Felts Program Officer Holly Thompson
MSSE Faculty Steering Committee
David Cherry Letters & Science Steve Holmgren Chemistry/Biochemistry Todd Kaiser Electrical & Computer Engineering Dave Lageson Earth Sciences Craig Ogilvie Graduate School Jennifer Luebeck Mathematics Nicholas Lux Education Kim Obbink Academic Technology & Outreach Amy Washtak Bozeman HS, MSSE Graduate Angela Weikert Museum of the Rockies, MSSE Graduate Walt Woolbaugh Science Education
Supporting Colleges & Divisions
Academic Technology & Outreach Kim Obbink College of Agriculture Sreekala Bajwa College of Engineering Brett Gunnink College of Education, Health & Human Development Alison Harmon College of Letters & Science Nicol Rae The Graduate School Craig Ogilvie
Collaboration Departments
Cell Biology & Neuroscience Roger Bradley Chemistry/Biochemistry Joan Broderick Civil Engineering Craig Woolard Computer Science John Paxton Earth Science Yordy Hendrikx Ecology Diane Debinski Education Tricia Seifert Electrical Engineering Todd Kaiser Health & Human Development Deborah Haynes Land Resources & Environmental Sciences Tracy Sterling Microbiology & Immunology Mark Jutila Physics Yves Idzerda Plant Science & Plant Pathology Mike Giroux Political Science Franke Wilmer
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2020 Capstone Project Advisors
Lisa Brown, Academic Technology & Outreach Terrill Paterson, Ecology Nick Childs, Physics Elinor Pulcini, Microbiology & Immunology Greg Francis, Physics Marci Reuer, Science Education John Graves, Science Education Sarah Schmitt-Wilson, Education Hartshorn, Tony, Land Resources & Environmental Science Dana Skorupa, Chemical & Biological Engineering Robyn Klein, Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology Ken Taylor, Physics Dan Lawver, Earth Sciences Kate Solberg, Science Education LeAnne Lorenz, Mathematical Sciences Angie Weikert, Museum of the Rockies Nicholas Lux, Education John Winnie, Ecology Amanda Mattson, Chemistry/Biochemistry Walt Woolbaugh, Science Education Delisha Patel, Microbiology & Immunology
Off-Campus Advisors
Arlene Alvarado, Montana Tech Megan Hopkins, Naperville School District Marc Baker, Arizona State Dawn-Marie Ickes, Mt. Saint Mary’s Callan Bentley, N. Virginia Comm. College Mike Plautz, Hellgate School District Joseph Bradshaw, Bozeman High School Kim Popham, Belgrade High School Lacy Cleveland, Denver Public Schools Ben Spicer, Sewickley Academy William Deacy, Oregon State
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Capstone Presentation Schedule
Presenter Advisor Date Time Presenter Advisor Date Time
Ali, Walayat Woolbaugh June 30 7 am Johnson, David Woolbaugh July 2 9 am Alvarenga De Garcia, Perla Graves June 30 4 pm Johnson, Trevor Graves July 2 9 am Bavier, Adam Graves June 29 8 am Katsenes, Katherine Woolbaugh July 2 7 am Bondy, Kaitlyn Woolbaugh June 30 9 am Kirkpatrick, Erin Woolbaugh July 2 11 am Brandon, Meredith Woolbaugh July 1 2 pm Lorenz, Vincente Graves July 1 7 am Brasser, Christine Reuer June 29 11 am Metcalfe, Julie Reuer July 1 9 am Davidson, Crystal Graves June 29 4 pm Mindelzun, Ariana Graves June 29 12 pm DeFries, Elizabeth Graves June 29 2 pm Patrick, Kevin Reuer July 1 11 am Devine, Aaron Graves June 29 10 am Patton, Rachel Graves June 30 2 pm Dolnik, Christopher Graves July 2 7 am Peters, Kurt Woolbaugh June 30 11 am Dose, Aaron Reuer July 1 1 pm Platt, Michelle Graves June 30 8 am Doyle, Irene Reuer June 30 12 pm Quackenbush, Thomas Graves July 2 11 am Fox, Kevin Graves June 30 10 am Reamy, Allyson Woolbaugh June 29 9 am Freeman, Neil Woolbaugh July 1 7 am Shaw, Kathryn Reuer June 29 4 pm Gibson, Clint Reuer July 2 12 pm Shulstad, Andrew Woolbaugh July 1 12 pm Giordano, Michael Graves July 1 9 am Swen, Benjamin Woolbaugh June 30 1 pm Hoffman, Kathryn Woolbaugh June 29 3 pm Uppendahl, Kathryn Woolbaugh July 2 1 pm Houseman, Randal Graves June 30 12 pm Velez, Hernando Graves July 2 1 pm Howard, Matthew Woolbaugh June 30 3 pm Webb, Mary Woolbaugh June 29 1 pm Hunt, Erin Reuer June 29 2 pm Wieloch, Natalie Graves July 1 1 pm Ingwaldson, Holly Graves July 1 11 am
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Summer 2020 MSSE Science Education Symposium Presentations
Monday, June 29, 2020
8 am Adam Bavier - Missoula, MT Graves Yellowstone National Park, Mammoth, WY Assessing the Effects of Expeditionary Field Science Courses on Students Environmental Literacy Several methods of assessment were used to attempt to quantify changes in students’ environmental literacy after participation in a 5-day field science expedition into Yellowstone National Park. Pre-post environmental literacy assessments, a progressive modeling activity, and course quality evaluation data were collected. Results suggest significant improvement in environmental literacy index, in particular among student’s self-reported science competencies.
9 am Allyson Reamy - Columbia Falls, MT Woolbaugh Columbia Falls Junior High School, Columbia Falls, MT What effect does the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) framework have on learning in a middle school classroom? A technique for evidence-based writing called claim, evidence, reasoning was integrated into a middle school science classroom to help students be able to gain the ability to explain not only what happened, but also why. This study analyzed the use of argumentation and the ability of students to make observations through their 9-week chemistry unit. The results indicated that students improved the quality of their responses on labs where they were prompted to write a claim, evidence and reasoning.
10 am Aaron Devine - Ashland, MT Graves Saint Labre Catholic Indian High School, Ashland, MT The Science Writing Heuristic in Online Education Students used the Science Writing Heuristic in online instruction. A pre and post treatment survey and interview data were gathered to investigate this prescriptive critical thinking method. Student writing samples were collected and analyzed using a common rubric for evidence of improved scientific thinking. Results indicated an increase in understanding of scientific concepts through the writing heuristic.
11 am Christine Brasser - Larchwood, IA Reuer Sioux Center High School, Sioux Center, IA The Effect of Peer Tutoring on High School Students’ Science Performance on Assessments and Their Self-Efficacy Students were separated into control and treatment groups. The treatment group experienced peer tutoring before their summative assessments. Assessment scores, pre- and post- surveys, and interviews were used as data collection instruments. Data were processed using both quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques. The results suggested that students made gains in performance scores.
12 pm Ariana Mindelzun - Palo Alto, CA Graves Montana State University, Bozeman, MT The Effects of Phenomenon Driven Inquiry on Teachers’ Practices Educators enrolled in professional level coursework learned about phenomenon-driven inquiry and how to implement this practice into their teaching. Voluntary educators participated in a study looking at the ways in which phenomenon-driven inquiry effected their teaching. Pre- and post-content surveys, and post interviews were used as data collection instruments. Data were examined using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The results suggested that teachers and students benefit from implementing phenomenon-driven inquiry.
1 pm Mary Webb - Whitefish, MT Woolbaugh Columbia Falls High School, Columbia Falls, MT Investigating Reading Strategies in a High School Earth Science Classroom The effectiveness of four different reading strategies was compared using student comprehension of scientific text. Pre- and post-surveys, comprehension assessments and interviews were used as data collection instruments. The results demonstrate that implementing a reading strategy increased student comprehension of scientific text. However no single strategy improved comprehension rates more than any other. According to student interviews, choice was the largest factor impacting student attitudes towards reading. Altogether, reading strategies improved student’s comprehension and confidence when reading scientific text.
2 pm Elizabeth DeFries - Missoula, MT Graves Sussex School, Missoula, MT Do spawning salmon indirectly influence ungulate space use in the Copper River Delta, Alaska by attracting bears? One of the key challenges in ecology is understanding the drivers of animal movements and distributions. Here, I used remote camera photography to examine whether the timing of spawning salmon altered ungulate space use due to the presence of bears. Using observational data collection methods, I quantified ungulate and bear presence at salmon spawning sites. I then analyzed relationships between bear and ungulate detection data to test for indirect effects between salmon and ungulates by applying linear regression models.
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Monday, June 29, 2020
2 pm Erin Hunt - Helena, MT Reuer C.R. Anderson Middle School, Helena, MT The Effects of a Curriculum Program with Embedded Literacy on Middle School Students’ Science Performance and Confidence Students were taught with a new curriculum program that has embedded disciplinary literacy strategies. The purpose was to determine the impact of the program on students’ performance and confidence in science. Pre- and post- program assessments, non-program articles with questions, surveys, student and collaborating teacher interviews, and an argumentation rubric were used as data collection instruments. Data were processed using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Results suggest that the students’ made significant gains with their confidence and performance in science.
3 pm Kathryn Hoffmann - Greencastle, IN Woolbaugh Cloverdale High School, Cloverdale, IN Exploring the Effect of Science “Wonder” Videos on High School Student Attitudes in Science Students watched weekly “wonder” science videos investigating discoveries and research in a variety of science fields. Videos were chosen to introduce novel ideas outside of regular curricular topics. A variety of pre- and post- attitude surveys combined with reflection journals were used as data collection instruments. Data were processed primarily using qualitative analysis strategies. The results suggested that regular use of “wonder” videos improved the quality of classroom discussions and increased curiosity, especially affecting girls’ attitudes.
4 pm Crystal Davidson - Nampa, ID Graves North Star Charter School, Eagle, ID Case-Based Learning in International Baccalaureate Biology Students investigated concepts related to the respiratory and circulatory systems using simulated medical cases. Data were collected from pre- and post- student surveys, interview questions, and International Baccalaureate problem-solving questions. Data were processed using both qualitative and quantitative analysis strategies. Results indicate that both student engagement and problem-solving increased when cases were incorporated in instruction.
4 pm Kathryn Shaw - Everett, WA Reuer Horizon Elementary School, Everett, WA Self-Efficacy and Science Identity of Second Grade Girls in STEM club Students participated in an after-school program designed to introduce students to job-based science learning. During this learning they solved real world science project and were introduced to women scientists who severed as role-models. Data tracking was done using initial surveys, exit surveys, exit interviews, assessment probes, and check-ins. The data suggests that the intervention was successful with more girls feeling like they are a scientist, that they can do any science, and that girls are equally as good, or better at science than boys.
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
7 am Walayat Ali - Banan, Chongqing, PR China Woolbaugh Depu Foreign Language School, Chongqing, PR China The 5E Learning Cycle vs. Traditional Teaching Methods in a High School Physics Classroom Students from two eleventh grade classes participated in the study that covered two physics units. Each class learnt one unit through 5E Learning Cycle and one unit through traditional teaching methods. Pre- and post-content tests, surveys, interviews, attitude scales and engagement tally chart were used as data collection instruments. Data were processed using both quantitative and qualitative analysis strategies. The results suggested that 5E learning cycle was more effective to produce higher achievement rate, more interest and better engagement.
8 am Michelle Platt - Alamogordo, NM Graves Holloman Middle School, Holloman Air Force Base, NM Impact of Claim, Evidence, Reasoning on Scientific Argumentative Writing Students engaged in instruction of the CER framework in the English classroom to determine if instruction would improve written explanations in science and other content areas. Student writing samples were collected from traditional instruction and evaluated by rubric. Pre and post-writing scores, surveys, and interviews were used as data collection instruments. Data were processed using both quantitative and qualitative analysis strategies. The results suggested that students successfully transferred their abilities to effectively argue their claims in all content areas.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
9 am Kaitlyn Bondy - Columbus, OH Woolbaugh Hilliard Davidson High School, Hilliard, OH Relationship between Homework and Assessment Scores Students in the study are tested to find the best relationship between homework and outcome on assessment scores. Pre- and post-content tests, surveys, interviews were used as data collection instruments. Data were processed using both quantitative and qualitative analysis strategies. The results suggested that students need internal and external motivation to complete work and find value in assessments.
10 am Kevin Fox - Prague, Czech Republic Graves American Academy in Prague, Czech Republic The Impact of Mindfulness on the Integrated Science Classroom For five weeks students engaged in a mindfulness curriculum intended to help with in-class focus, improve content scores, and create positive relative to their teacher’s instructional experience. Pre- and post-testing was done in comparison to a non treatment unit. Pre- and post- surveys, instructor journaling, and student interviews were also used. Data was analyzed using quantitative and qualitative tools. The results suggested that students found value in taking time out of class to re-focus and quietly reflect before the day’s lesson.
11 am Kurt Peters - Stockbridge, GA Woolbaugh Luella High School, Locust Grove, GA Implementing Active Learning in High School Physical Science Students participated in various active learning activities adopted for the Cambridge Physics Outlet’s unit entitled Chemistry Models. To compare instructional modes, a repeated survey method monitored the students’ level of cognitive engagement during moments of both active and passive learning. In addition, classroom assessment techniques, attitudinal surveys, interviews, and observational data evaluated the implementation of active learning. The results indicate that students can benefit from active learning modes of instruction, but there are challenges.
12 pm Randal Houseman - Holderness, NH Graves Holderness School, Holderness, NH Problem Solving and Metacognition in High School Chemistry Students were given a specific process that they were required to follow when solving chemistry problems. This process was used get students to spend more time thinking about their thinking, helping them build their problem-solving skills. Data collection instruments included pre and post- treatment surveys, documented problem solutions, student work, and student reflections. Both quantitative and qualitative data analysis was conducted. The results suggest that while some behavioral changes were made this did not necessarily translate into better problem-solving skills.
12 pm Irene Doyle - Rifle, CO Reuer Grand Valley High School, Parachute, CO Bridging the Gap between Math and Science: Does the use of simple math instruction tools produce student growth in a physical science classroom? Prior to introducing new material involving mathematics, 11th and 12th grade students were given simple math warm-ups pertaining to the math skills needed to solve the physical science calculations. In addition to warm-ups, students were also given graphic organizers for the breakdown of the problems and the problems were scaffolded from basic to challenging. Attitude surveys about the treatments, and pre- and post-assessments were used as data collection instruments for the study. The results shown that students did have some benefit from the treatment, not only with their assessment scores but with their comfort level of understanding the material.
1 pm Ben Swen - Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Woolbaugh Coalhurst High School, Coalhurst, Alberta, Canada The Effect of Digital Assessment in a High School Chemistry Classroom Students took part in four units of study in an eleventh-grade chemistry course over a full semester. The formative and summative assessment format for each unit was either given fully in paper-format (units A & C) or in digital format (units B & D). Other data collection instruments include: a simulated high-stakes exam, pre- and post-treatment surveys, and interviews. The results indicate that students perform with no significant difference on paper compared with online assessments, although preference of format varies.
2 pm Rachel Patton - Denver, CO Graves CEC Early College, Denver, CO Just In Time Vocabulary Instruction in Inquiry Science High school chemistry students completed pre- and post-tests of vocabulary covered in two units of study: nuclear chemistry and chemical bonding. Both units, like all units covered in this course, were taught through a guided inquiry model, and vocabulary was not pre-taught. Instead, terms were introduced and defined once the related concepts had been explored. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected, and results suggested that both English Language Learners (ELL) and non-ELL students learned the vocabulary in this way.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
3 pm Matt Howard - Saint Paul, MN Woolbaugh East Ridge High School, Woodbury, MN Retakes and Relearning in AP Physics 1 A new test retake policy was implemented in three AP Physics 1 classes. Students scoring below 70% on a test were allowed to retake that test, but only after completing a required relearning process. To understand the effectiveness of the policy, test scores were analyzed. Surveys were also given to better understand students’ preferred test preparation resources. Results showed statistically significant improvements for students who chose to participate in the retake and relearning process.
4 pm Perla Alvarenga De Garcia - Coral Springs, FL Graves Westminster Academy, Fort Lauderdale, FL Blended Learning in High School Chemistry The purpose of this research was to see how the use of blended learning and online resources would help chemistry students improve their understanding of difficult chemistry topics such as the mole. It was done in a five-week intervention using both quantitative and qualitative resources. The results indicated that the use of blended learning and online resources was a success. One interesting discovery was that students enjoyed the use of blended learning, but they still preferred in-person instruction first.
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
7 am Vincente J. Lorenz - Russiaville, IN Graves Kokomo High School, Kokomo, IN Effects of Field Experience in High School Physical Geology Treatment for this study utilized field sites. Students completed two non-treatment in-class geologic field studies and two in the field treatment studies. Pre- and post-unit tests and field drawing rubrics were used to collect quantitative data. Surveys, interviews, and instructor observations were used to collect qualitative data. Results of this study showed meaningful gains in understanding concepts found in the field treatment studies. The study also reported a positive attitude and appreciation toward how geology and science is studied.
7 am Neil Freeman - Manila, Philippines Woolbaugh International School Manila, Manila, Philippines Practice Performance Assessments in Grade 6 Science Students were given Practice Performance Assessments (PPAs) to prepare them for Summative Performance Assessments (SPAs). PPAs were graded and a final review class was prepared for students, and then they took the SPA. PPA scores, SPA scores, surveys and interviews were used in four rounds of data collection, which were analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. The results showed that students valued the PPAs and learned from their mistakes in order to make significant gains from their PPA to SPA scores.
9 am Michael L. Giordano - Boise, ID Graves North Jr. High, Boise, ID Using Aeronautics to Increase Engagement, Comprehension and Interest in Aviation STEM Careers Aviation themed activities were used to teach a unit on force and motion. Student comprehension and engagement was determined using summative and formative assessments and compared to outcomes using conventional lessons. Questionnaires were used to measure knowledge and interest in aeronautics careers, before and after treatment. Student interviews were used to obtain information on individual attitudes toward aviation STEM careers and the treatment activities.
9 am Julie A. Metcalfe - Denver, CO Reuer Mullen High School, Denver, CO The Impact of Student Choice on Engagement, Attitudes towards Science and Content Knowledge Students were allowed to choose their own learning task from a list of student-centered projects or inquiry laboratories to meet the unit objectives. Two college preparatory biology classes (N=34) were involved in the study. For the non-treatment period I used a traditional teacher-directed method based primarily on lecture, practice worksheets, and a guided laboratory. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected from pre/post tests, surveys, and interviews. The results suggest that student engagement increased slightly.
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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
11 am Holly Ingwaldson - Billings, MT Graves Billings Senior High School, Billings, MT 5E Instruction in a Biology Classroom Students were introduced to different instructional styles during a genetics unit. Part of the unit was taught with a traditional style of science instruction while the other part was taught using 5E instruction. Pre-and post-content tests, surveys, and interviews were used to collect data regarding content knowledge and attitudes toward science. Post-test scores were compared to a previous group of students who didn’t experience 5E instruction. The results suggested that students understood science concepts better with 5E instruction.
11 am Kevin D. Patrick - Marquette, KS Reuer Ell-Saline High School, Brookville, KS High School Experiential Science Outdoors Students, grades 9 through 12, were involved in a multitude of outdoor experiences ranging from nature photo journals to testing water and soil properties. Pre, Post, and Delayed content tests, multiple surveys, journal entries, self-evaluations and interviews were utilized to collect data. The data was processed by using both quantitative and qualitative analysis. The results showed significant gains in knowledge retention and environmental awareness.
12 pm Andrew Shulstad - Bozeman, Montana Woolbaugh Manhattan Junior High School, Manhattan, MT The Influence of Participation in Authentic Science Research on Student Attitudes and Intrinsic Motivation toward Science This presentation describes how four authentic science research treatments were administered to middle school students and how the treatments affected students’ science identity, science self-efficacy, interest and enjoyment of science, perception of science’s relevance, and intrinsic motivation for learning in science. Data collection instruments included a novel mixed methods student survey instrument, naturalistic teacher observations, and student interviews. Data were analyzed with both quantitative and qualitative validation and analysis strategies. Results indicated consistent small gains, some statistically significant.
1 pm Natalie Wieloch - Mosinee, WI Graves Mosinee High School, Mosinee, WI The 5E Instructional Method in the High School Students participated in units taught using traditional methods and the 5E Instructional Method. This research did not show a significant difference in tests scores between nontreatment and treatment units. The 5E Instructional Method was still found to be beneficial because it increases student attitude and engagement.
1 pm Aaron Dose - Ankeny, IA Reuer North Polk High School, Alleman, IA Influences of Project-Based Learning in Physical Science Students were exposed to varying methods of project-based learning strategies throughout a specific unit. Quantitative assessments, surveys, student observations, and focus groups were used to collect data. The experimental group consisted of three class periods that were exposed to the project-based learning strategies, while the control group consisted of three other class periods that continued their traditional unit activities. The results suggested that student engagement for almost all students increases, while student achievement primarily increases for proficient learners.
2 pm Meredith Brandon – Los Angeles, CA Woolbaugh Hawthorne School District, Hawthorne, CA The Effect of Meditation on Mindfulness in the Science Classroom How does having mindfulness during classroom instruction contribute to student self-awareness and understanding of content? In this study, students participated in teacher-facilitated meditation as a means to focus and become more mindful in the classroom. Pre and post- treatment surveys, one-on-one interviews and assessment data was collected across one unit to measure the effectiveness of the meditation on student self-awareness and performance. Results showed improved self-awareness of distractors during class and a slight increase of scores on assessments.
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Thursday, July 2, 2020
7 am Chris Dolnik - San Marcos, CA Graves El Camino High School, Oceanside, CA Mistake Logs in AP Chemistry Advanced Placement (AP) chemistry students classified their mistakes as simple, procedural, or conceptual in a format I named mistake logs. The pretreatment unit was kinetics while the treatment units were thermodynamics and general equilibrium. Pre and post content assessments, surveys, interviews, student work, and teacher observations were collected. Data was processed using quantitative and qualitative analysis strategies. The results suggested that student learning was not affected, while student confidence in problem solving increased.
7 am Katherine Katsenes - Naperville, IL Woolbaugh Naperville North High School, Naperville, IL The Effect of Formative Assessment in 11th Grade Physics Students engaged in a unit of study on forces and motion. Teacher-generated formative assessments were used to check student understanding and provide individual feedback. Student surveys, school tutoring session data, pre- and post-content tests, and summative assessment scores were used as data collection instruments to determine the potential benefits of formative assessments to students. Quantitative and qualitative data was gathered and analyzed. The evidence suggests that students benefit from formative assessments and place an importance on receiving timely feedback.
9 am Trevor Johnson - Huntington Beach, CA Graves Large Metropolitan School District in Southern California Concept Maps in Middle School Science Students engaged in the creation of concept maps to support content learning in the middle school science classroom. Pre and post unit tests, surveys, interviews were processed by using quantitative and qualitative data analysis. The results suggested that concept maps increased student pre and posttest content unit test scores, with an average normalized gain of .56 for treatment groups. Pre and post Likert student survey showed an increase and decrease for selected question groups.
9 am David Johnson - Warrenville, IL Woolbaugh Naperville Central High School, Naperville, IL The Effect of Specific Formative Feedback Methods in a Standards Based Grading Physics Classroom Students were given three different forms of feedback during their balance forces unit to determine if one method was more effective or preferred by students. Formative and summative assessments were given to record student data as well as interviews, and pre- and post- survey. Student data was analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. Results suggest that one type of feedback is not significantly more effective than others and that students prefer teacher provided feedback.
11 am Thomas Quackenbush - Ojai, CA Graves St. Monica Academy, Montrose, CA Phenomena in High School Chemistry Students were exposed to phenomena related to the concept of chemical kinetics before participating in a lab on that subject. Pre- and post- content tests, student engagement surveys, interviews, and teacher observations were used as data collection instruments. Data were processed qualitatively and quantitatively. Although students expressed a marked preference for the treatment, quantitative data did not show a significant difference between treatment and comparison.
11 am Erin Kirkpatrick - Rochester, MN Woolbaugh John Adams Middle School, Rochester, MN Becoming a Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Science Teacher: A Descriptive Study Culturally and linguistically responsive teaching (CLRT) methods were implemented in a middle school classroom. Data collection focused on the effects on student perspectives, student learning, and the classroom environment. Surveys, interviews, observations, and a teacher journal were used as data collection instruments. Data were processed using a mixed methods approach. The results suggested that CLRT has a positive impact on students’ attitudes toward school and overall engagement.
12 pm Clint Gibson - North Brunswick, NJ Reuer Trinity Hall School, Tinton Falls, NJ Implementing Independent Data Analysis into a Physics-First Modeling Curriculum Students in ninth-grade physics-first participated in a period of independent, individual data analysis following data collection in modeling laboratory exercises. Pre- and post-tests in kinematics and forces were used to determine normalized gains in experimental and control groups. Student surveys, engagement evaluations, and in-class observations were conducted periodically to measure student perception and engagement. Results show no significant improvement in achievement or engagement, but a more positive student attitude toward the process was observed in the experimental group.
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Thursday, July 2, 2020
1 pm Hernando O. Velez - Bozeman, MT Graves Sacajawea Middle School, Bozeman, MT Game Based Learning in Middle School Math Classroom Students engaged in Game Based Learning (GBL) while enrolled in a math intervention course utilizing a web-based gaming platform for formative assessment. During the treatment, students participated competitively, cooperatively, or individually in GBL lessons. Students were allowed to choose their form of engagement to participate in weekly games. Performance assessments, teacher journals, and student enjoyment and self-efficacy surveys were used to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. Results suggested that student attitudes toward GBL improved when given a choice.
1 pm Katie Uppendahl - Kirkland, WA Woolbaugh Benjamin Franklin Elementary, Kirkland, WA How the Amplify Science Curriculum Impacts Students and Teachers Fourth graders were taught science using the newly adopted, NGSS aligned curriculum, Amplify. The author tracked student growth in the Science and Engineering Practice: Engaging in Arguments from Evidence, measured student emotional and behavioral engagement, and measured student curiosity. Assessments, student surveys, short answer questions, teacher reflections and videoed lessons were used as data collection instruments. The results suggest that while student growth was limited due to insufficient practice, students were emotionally engaged, behaviorally engaged, and relatively curious.
Presentations outside of Capstone Symposium
Gregory M. Klauk - East Glacier Park, MT Graves Buffalo Hide Academy, Browning Public Schools, Blackfeet Reservation, Browning MT Mindfulness in the Science Classroom Students engaged in a series of mindfulness practices as part of their science studies to investigate if the use of mindfulness practices helped to improve confidence, attitude and performance Pre- and post-surveys, interviews, and content quizzes were used for data collection instruments. The results indicated students made moderate gains in their performance, and there were somewhat notable gains in confidence and attitude in the science classroom.
Joanna Wurst - Prescott, AZ Graves Prescott National Forest, Prescott, AZ Vegetation responses to motorized and nonmotorized recreation in ponderosa pine forests surrounding Prescott, AZ Motorized and non-motorized recreation impacts vegetation along trails and roadways. The precise extent is often specific to plant communities, geology, and topography. For this study, 120 sites were evaluated for impacts from motorized and nonmotorized use within the ponderosa pine community in the mountains south and west of Prescott, AZ. Objectives of this study were to measure the impacts that roads and trails have on vegetation structure and to analyze differences in plant density, frequency, and ground cover.
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1999 Graduates Bradley Piroutek, Belleville, KS Susan Olsen, Brownsville, PA Paul Andersen, Bozeman, MT Rebecca Reno, Havre, MT Ryan Prnka, Skagway, AK Edward Barry, Sacramento, CA David Robbins, Nairobi, Kenya Rob Smith, Marengo, IL Richard Dees, Billings, Mt Jack Schoonen, Dillon, MT Sonja Steffan-Squires, Lancaster, CA Maureen Driscoll, Butte, MT Wendy Sink, Burton, MI Jim Striebel, Corvallis, MT Janet Erickson, Helena, MT Clinton Stephens, Escalante, UT Nicole Trombetta, Duluth, GA Beth Farrar, Rapid City, SD Kathleen Thorsen, WI Melody VanderWeide, Grand Rapids, WI Kerry Friend, Cayucos, CA Jeffery Wehr, Inverness, MT
Jonathan Hanson, Big Fork, MT Tim Ziegler, Stowe, VT Melissa Henthorn, Turah, MT 2002 Graduates
Kevin Klawonn, Lennox SD Ronald Abarta, Chehalis, WA Nancy Males, Mansfield, TX Shannon Bowen, Strasburg, VA 2004 Graduates Wayne Mangold, Plevna, MT Peter Bregand, Fullerton, CA Kimberly Atkins, Annandale, MN David McDonald, Sidney, MT Pamela Duncan, Woodstock, IL Christopher Cox, Buffalo, WY Joy-Lyn McDonald, Sidney, MT Leslie Griffen, Rohnert Park, CA Kelley Davis, Monkton, MD Josey McLean, Great Falls, MT Mary Jane Goebel, Rapid City, SD Kirsten DeHart, Houston, TX John Miller, Billings, MT Jody Hurd, Helena, MT Patricia DiEduardo, Lewiston, ME Randall Morgan, Ketchikan, AK Tom Huston, Vale, OR Terry Edinger, Trabuco Canyon, CA Kelly Morrow, Kalispell, MT Kevin Kapanka, Kenton, OH Mary Margaret Eraci, Lombard, IL Marjorie Robbins, Morton, IL Lloyd Magnuson, Butte, MT Randall Farchmin, Menomonee, WI Lisa Rubright, Manhattan, MT Deanna Mazanek, Athena, OR Dona Furrow, Jackson Center, OH Peggy Taylor, Farmington, NM Todd Morstein, Lakeside, MT Larry Gursky, Roy, WA Shannon Walden, Fort Benton, MT Melissa Newman, Dutton, MT Emmylou Harmon, Kremmling, CO Martin Wells, Taylor Mill, KY Chris Ottey, Bozeman, MT Penny Juenemann, Two Harbors, MN Robert Pendzick, Canfield, OH Loren Kane, Natick, MA Mary Slack, Wheaton, IL Robin Kent, Missoula, MT 2000 Graduates Michelle Snyder, Athena, OR Dan Kloster, Longmont, CO Randall Carmel, Millersburg, OH Michele Thomas, Bakersfield, CA Karen Krieger, Bozeman, MT Beverly DeVore, Meeker, CO Kerby Winters, Vale, OR Deanna Meyer, West Jordan, UT Ivanell George, Houston, TX Lee Moss, Orangeville, UT Jeffery Greenfield, Shepherd, MT Michael Mulligan, Brazil Mark Halvorson, Sidney, MT 2003 Graduates Katharine Murphy, Ogden, KS Tom Hennard, Stavanger, Norway Cyndie Beale, Fairbanks, AK DeAnn Neal, Midvale, UT Steven Lockyer, Conrad, MT John Scott Beaver, Talpa, TX Jeannie Paszek, Reno NV Ann Lukey, Alberta, Canada Amy Berg, Auburn, MA Glenn Peterson, Greeley, CO Lisa Mahony, Bozeman, MT Eric Berg, Auburn, MA Kim Popham, Lolo, MT Craig Messerman, Missoula, MT Nikki Bethune, Sapulpa, OK Mary Porter, Melrose, MA Kathleen Napp, Scottsdale, AZ Bruce Bourne, Seeley Lake, MT Gordon Powell, Cortland, OH Sandy Shutey, Butte, MT Kevin Bowman, Jackson, OH Chuck Shepard, Saltsburg, PA Lisa Snyder, Chetenne, WY Corbin Brace, Waterville, ME Bernie Smith, Colstrip, MT James Temple, Glendive, MT Kelly Cameron, Ridgefield, WA Dorothy Smith, Colstrip, MT Melanie Vinion, Wooster, OH Ralph Carlson, Hilmar, CA Scotty Stalp, Germany Chrystel Wells, Taylor Mills, KS Corinne Chavern, Pittsburgh, PA Kim Walker, Johnson, KS Susan Choman, E. Wenatchee, WA Ericka Wells, Jackson, WY Tom Cubbage, Great Falls, MT Jeff Youker, Placerville, CA 2001 Graduates Sandra DeYonge, Rye, NY Brian Zeiszler, Elko, NV Robert Beese, Gardiner, MT Sharon Dotger, Raleigh, NC
Rodney Benson, East Helena, MT Phyllis French, Douglasville, GA Jeffrey Berg, Auburn, MA Michele Geisler, Rutland, VT 2005 Graduates Lawrence Bice, Cottonwood, AZ Michael Gregory, Pinedale, WY Marc Afifi, Seaside, CA Penny Long Blue, Ellsworth, KS Robin Hehn, Roundup, MT Christine Bergholtz, Kenai, AK Kathy Brown, Taft, CA Kathy Howe, Houston, TX Matt Bilen, Elgin, IL Daniel Campbell, Big Timber, MT Jack Julian, Cairnbrook, PA Andy Broyles, Aberdeen, SD John Etgen, Belgrade, MT Linae Kendall, Saunemin, IL Brendan Casey, La Mesa, CA Sharon Fox, Great Falls, MT David Lee, Taylorville, NC Peggy Collins, Dudley, MA Ashton Griffin, Goldsboro, NC Brita Lien, Alberton, MT Andrew Conger, New Orleans, LA Taylor Hansen, Bozeman, MT Eric Matthews, Bozeman, MT Michelle Cullen, Valdez, AK Deanna Hill, Alberta, Canada Diane Mayer, Bozeman, MT Richard Davis, Frazier, MT Richard Lahti, Fergus Falls, MN Birgitta Meade, Decorah, IA Eric Dougherty, Newport, NC Sanford MacSparran, Logan, UT Linda Moule, Claremont, CA Brian Edlund, Benson, MN
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2005 Graduates - continued Amanda Gilbreath, Madison, AL Jeff Grom, Belgrade, MT Rachel Endelman, Monroe, WA Tara Hall, Golden, CO Angela Haas, Gardiner, MT Monica French, Salt Lake City, UT Laura Hauswald, Seattle, WA Marie Akers Hamaker, Cincinnati, OH Nelson Fuamenya, Hunan, China Lauren Hinchman, Charlevoix, MI Lisa Hawkins, Taejon, South Korea Ricarda Hanson, Ashland, MT Laura Holmquist, Bigfork, MT Kelly Hayden, Bozeman, MT Kelley Hoffman, Beaver Dam, WI Joanna Hubbard, Anchorage, AK Shelia Higgins, Bentonville, AR Diane Holloway, Osaka, Japan Margie Huber, Gahanna, OH Bernard Hoczur, Daytona Beach, FL Steve Huffman, Honolulu, HI Ken Mager, Oak Forest, IL Linda Jones, McLaughlin, SD Cathy James-Springer, West Indies Michael Magno, Monroe, NT Julianne Kent, Bradenton, FL Roby Johnson, Yuma, CO Steve McCauley, Boulder, MT Alexa Knight, Grants Pass, OR Ryan Kapping, Wadena, MN Kevin McChesney, Reynoldsburg, OH Karla Laubach, Kingston, WA Nicole Kirschten, Newfield, NY Carla McFadden, Oroville, WA Catherine Le, San Jose, CA Anita Linder, MT. Zion, IL Rebecca Mentzer, Columbus, OH Rebekah Levine, East Burke, VT Brad Loveday, Alamo NV Kathy Meyer, Apple Valley, CA Jean Lewis, Jackson, WY Justin Lovrien, Sioux Falls, SD Sherry Miller, West Coxackie, NY Cooper Mallozzi, Leadville, CO Leslie McDaniel, Memphis, TN Gina Monteverde, Winthrop, WA Michelle Marcil-Spicer, Houston, TX Carla McFadden, Oroville, WA Leslie Morehead, Leslie, TX Jason Martin, Houston, TX Valdine McLean, Lovelock, NV Lori Ann Muchmore, Lolo, MT Jeffery Moll, Haverhill, MA Chris McNabb, Ganado, AZ Troy Nordick, South Jordan, UT Stephanie Parker, Tucson, AZ Jomae Mertz, Parker, CO Kenny Peavy, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Jacki Pealatere, Willits, CA Eric Miller, Athens, OH Rhonda Phillips, Saskatchewan Stuart Perez, Redfield, KS Lelia Mitchell, Brighton, MA Vasantha Prasad, Tamilnadua, India Lisa Pingrey, Custer, SD Mark Nevala, Klamath Falls, OR Craig Richards, Calusa, CA Cary Rosillo, Jupiter, FL Kristina Newman, Swanton, OH Diane Ripollone, Garner, NC Patrick Simmons, Chesterfield City, VA Helga Pac, Bozeman, MT Brad Shuler, Elk Ridge, UT Michael Sitter, Polson, MT Lori Peterson, Polson, MT Brian Sica, Idaho Falls, ID Brian Stiff, Billings, MT Lander Purvis, Bozeman, MT Chris Straatman, New Holland, SD Rebecca Tolzman, Bozeman, MT Chris Putzler, Kalispell, MT Bonnie Streeter, Whitefish, MT Nina Tyree, Alexandria, VA Margaret Rossignol, Boulder, CO Brian Sullivan, Great Falls, MT Peggy Van Valkenburgh, Peterborough, NH Matthew Rubin, Saugus, CA Michael Telling, Boulder, MT Michelle Vitko, Norwich, CT Katherine Saylor, Fall City, WA Paul Tinger, Akron, OH Bryanna Vogt, Craig, CO Tonya Shepherd, Pineville, LA Genevieve Walsh, Bozeman, MT Christy Ware, Newtown Square, PA Chris Spera, Dixon, IL Molly Ward, Bozeman, MT Sharon Welter, Golden Valley, MN Susan Steckel, Winchester, IL Amy Washtak, Bozeman, MT Jenine Rued Winslow, San Diego, CA Zachary Stroker, Columbia Deb Williams, Ames, IA Emily Wrubel, Peterborough, NH Becky Sundin, Baker City, OR Rick Wyman, Hardin, MT Christine Sundly, Great Falls, MT Besty Youngman, Phoenix, AZ Brian Swarthout, Bozeman, MT 2008 Graduates
Harold Taylor, Bidwell, OH Steven Alexander, Canton, NY Neysa Thiele, MT. Zion, IL 2007 Graduates Jenelle Bailey, Wenatchee, WA Erin Trame, Ann Arbor, MI Serena Ayers, Springfield, NJ Marlessa Benson, Appleton, WI Josh Underwood, Tollesboro, KY Jason Barr, Charlotte, FL Jennifer Brashear, Brunswick, GA Travis Vandenburgh, Independence, MO Lindsay Bartolone, Chicago, IL Matthew Bryant, Memphis, TN Jennifer Werda, Plymouth, NH Lesley Chappel Bunch, Palmer, AK Christopher Carucci, Boston, MA LeAnne Yenny, Bozeman, MT Lisa Carpenter, Shepherd, MT Jennifer Crow, Mundelein, IL Mark Calhoun, Tucson, AZ Deborah Dilloway, Fairway, KS Jenifer Ceven, Avon, MA Tracy Durish, Clarion, PA 2006 Graduates Tonya Chapweske, Miles City, MT Andrew Gelman, Westbrook, ME Cheryl Abbott, Palmer, AK Stacey Dobrosky Cool, Merced, CA John Getty, Bozeman, MT Stacie Laducer Blue, Fargo, ND Victor Dalla Betta, Kalispell, MT Molly Godar, Rochester, IL Larry Boyd, Marysville, WA Bradley Deacon, Montoursville, PA John Gordon, Weidman, MI Rich Calhoun, Lakeville, CT Dale Dennler, Cresco, IA Paul Halfpop, Hardin, MT Chuck Campbell, Russellville, AR Bruce Dudek, Ashland, MT Martin Hudson, Hannacroix, NY Dawn Carson, Shepherd, MT Brooke Durham, Reynoldsburg, OH Jill Hughes-Koszarek, Hartland, WI Alicia Cepaitis, Fort Collins, CO Jane Fisher, Kingston, NY Louise Jones, Naperville, IL Sue Counterman, Littleton, CO James Flora, Pleasant Hope, MO Tim King, Glide, OR Randy Daniel, Huntsville, AL Jonathan Frostad, Olympia, WA Jeffery Klipstein, Estes Park, CO Yvette Deighton, Sparks, NV Kimberley Garner, Anchorage, AK Sara Koffarnus, Westminster, CO Lindsay Forys, White, PA Jeffrey Gaston, Anchorage, AK Jonell Prather, Missoula, MT Greg Gaffey, Beloit, WI Kelly R. Gorski, Kelly, WY Charles Reade, Sacramento, CA
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2008 Graduates - continued Scott D. Masarik, Brussels, WI Michael J. Flamm, Hardin, MT Laura Ritter, Royal Oak, MI Jean Philip Mathot, Irvine, CA Emily M. Ford, Boyce, VA Franz Ruiz, El Cajon, CA Rory Newcomb, Tallinn, Estonia Dennis Fulkerson, Lisbon, IA Kristina Sappenfield, Eagle, CO Lacy Noble, Three Forks, MT Joshua Gates, Wilmington, DE Eric Sawtelle, Whitefish, MT Loralyn O’Kief, Valentine, NE Cherri Gerber, Kelowna, British Columbia Donald Selusnik, Delavan, WI Lau Olsen, Sao Paulo, Brazil Tim Germeraad, Flossmoor, IL Lisa Skilang, Marion, IA Leslie Pierce, Barrow, AK Lisa C. Green, Boyce, VA Linda Smith, Missoula, MT Mike Plautz, Missoula, MT Paula J. Groenveld, Harrisburg, SD Kathryn Solberg, Sisseton, SD Ronald P. Ramsey, Sewanee, TN Jean Marie Kron Hagler, Savage, MT Jennifer Swan, Sherman Oaks, CA Julie Kallio Robison, Deerfield, MA Stephanie A. Hall, Rosebud, MT Angela Swanson, Rockford, IL Laurie K. Rugemer, Bozeman, MT Lisa Dawn Hart, Crested Butte, CO Nathan Whelham, Bothell, WA Todd M. Samson, East Helena, MT Amy L. Haverland, Poesta, IA Laura Wick, Palmer, AK Bruce Alexander Sinclair, Bermuda Angie Hewitt, Bozeman, MT Kathleen Woldtvedt, Cut Bank, MT Cathy Stierman, Dubuque, IA Kathy Pickens Hirst, Ashland, MT Jaime Wolfe, Saginaw, MN Steve Sundberg, Moline, IL Seth A. Hodges, St. Michaels, AZ Wendy Worrall, Abbotsford, BC Nathan Talafuse, Billings, MT Miranda Hollow, Charlo, MT June Wozny, Elkhorn, WI Lucinda Fisher Talsma, Sheldon, IA Katie E. Hubbell, Naperville, IL Howard Tenenbaum, La Jolla, CA Deb L. Hughes, Andalusia, AL Tana Verzuh, Durango, CO Dora M. Hugs, Pryor, MT 2009 Graduates Joe Le Weaver, Marion, NC Cheryl Hugs, Pryor, MT Phillip Ammann, Wilmot, SD Patricia J. Weaver, Halifax, PA Thomas A. Ippolito, Coatsville, PA Jenni Vee Andersen, Helena, MT Lisa M. Weeks, Eagle Lake, FL Cathy L. Jamison, Wake Forest, NC John Bell, Bozeman, MT Christine West, Haugan, MT Sara Elizabeth Jay, Bozeman, MT Callan Bentley, Annandale, VA Erin Wilson, Honolulu, HI Pamela Kaatz, Sechelt, British Columbia Carolyn Clark Bielser, Dillon, MT Joe Wright, Hollis, NH Margaret Kane, Prescott, AZ Terry Carlsen, Walla Walla, WA Renee Kelch, Ronan, MT Aimee J. Chlebnik, W. Yellowstone, MT Bonnie J. Keller, Blacksburg, VA Shelly Chrismon, Yoakum, TX 2010 Graduates Rose Kent, South Royalton, VT Christopher Cimino, Citrus Heights, CA Aimee Flavin Artigues, Crested Butte, CO Lorna Sue Lange, 29 Palms, CA Brett Damerow, Hutchinson, MN James T. Ausprey, East Machias, ME Erin Kelly Lynch, Bozeman, MT Natalie L. Davis, Livingston, MT Carol Jane Baker, Billings, MT Mary L. Maier, Missoula, MT Meg DeAntoni, San Diego, CA Cheryl A. Barrientos, Denville, NJ Patrice Malamis, Rochester, IL Jenny Derks-Anderson, Eugene, OR Susan H. Barton, Big Sky, MT Dan McGee, Belt, MT Thelma Devlin, Dededo, Guam Robert David Baughman, Moss Point, MS Amanda McGill, Clinton, MT Lilliam Edmon, Kamuela, HI Randall Jay Berndt, Rosholt, WI Stuart Miles, Asheville, NC Ayn Eklund, Webster City, IA Susan Berrend, Salt Lake City, UT Tami A. Morrison, Polson, MT Steve Eversoll, Kalispell, MT Allen R. Bone, Pablo, MT Mary K. Osman, Newark, DE Richard Fillerup, Driggs, ID Christy Bone, Missoula, MT Gerald Ott, Elverson, PA Thom Flinders, Holderness, NH Larene Bowen, Lame Deer, MT Beth Peterson, Highland Park, IL Elizabeth Fracchia, Glen Falls, NY Donna Brayfield, Springfield, IL Alfred T. Poirier Jr., Dover, NH Doug Frost, Salen, NJ Linda Briggeman, Missoula, MT Sarah S. Poletto, Naperville, IL Stacie Fry, Buenos Aires, Argentina Kelly P. Broderick, Bradenton, FL Anne Powers, Kingston, Ontario Victoria R. Ginsburg, Sandy, UT Rebecca B. Burg, Dixon, MT Page-Marie Price, Lolo, MT Rob Greenberg, Chapel Hill, SC Katherine Burke, Helena, MT Holly Prull, Bend, OR Jenny S. Heckathorn, Valdez, AK Kara Ann Burrous, Sugar Land, TX Tina L. Raeder van Stirum, Gonzales, CA Patti Jelinek, Memphis, TN Anjali Devi Chandran, Napa, CA Nancy Farrington Reid, Natick, MA Suzanna Johnson, Auburn, CA Erika Christianson, Bozeman, MT Paul E. Robinson, Valhalla, NY Carlie J. Jonas, Renton, WA Jann C. Clouse, Missoula, MT Susan R. Rolke, Rindge, NH Michael E. Joyce III, Oak Bluffs, MA Stanley B. Covington, Beijing, China Melinda K. Rothschild, Parker, CO Leslie C. Karpiak, Des Plaines, IL Michelle A. Cregger, Chewelah, WA Jeff Salter, Salt Lake City, UT Daniel Kinsey, Harlem, MT Carrie Jo Dagg, Fairfield, IL Scott Schafer, Weston, WI Ron Koczaja, Fairbanks, AK Quinn Michael Daily, Carbondale, CO Michael A. Schoenborn, Seattle, WA Lucy C. Karwoski Korpi, Holland, MI Bonnie E. Daley, San Francisco, CA Catherine Schuck, Missoula, MT Anton Kortenkamp, Monticello, MN Ann Dannenberg, Newtown, MA Debra Lea Schwake, Lodge Grass, MT Thomas Kozikowski, Frostburg, MD Tracy Ann Dickerson, Corvallis, MT Justin L. Smith, Coatsville, PA Kelly Kramer, DeForest, WI Aaron Eling, Sandy, UT Karen M. Smith, Lame Deer, MT Karen Kuchar, Naperville, IL Stacey M. Ellis, Polson, MT Nichole Spindler, Bradford, PA Jason Laducer, Belcourt, ND Dawn Nicole Estrella, Union City, CA Jennifer Stadum, Bozeman, MT Lon LaGrave, Baumholder, Germany Janet C. Fenker, San Jose, CA James Stuart, Bozeman, MT Am L. Manhart, Jackson, WY Devon M. Flamm, Hardin, MT Bryna Thomson, Dallas, TX
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2010 Graduates - continued Christopher G. Monsour, Tiffin, OH Kim Devore, Manhattan, MT Bill Thornburgh, Carmel, IN Richard Montoya, Eureka, MT Heather G. S. Deitz, Regina, Canada Charlotte Waters, Vancouver, WA Erik Nickerson, Boulder, CO Kaye Ebelt, Missoula, MT Michelle Weber, Dubuque, IA Cameron Novak, Fredericksburg, VA Nathan R. Fairchild, Redding, CA Nancy Wells, Saltsburg, PA Aaron Olmanson, Golden Valley, MN Jessica Felchle, Billings, MT Heide Westwood, Hardin, MT Bradley Pederson, Belle Plaine, MN Amy Flindt, Roseville, CA Sue White, Derby, KS Timothy D. Percoski, Bloomfield, CT Ryan Foley, Great Falls, MT Gail Whiteman, Bozeman, MT Janet E. Perry, Ashland, ME Rebecca Fulk, Steamboat Springs, CO Deanna Rose Zerbe, Lodge Grass, MT Alanna Piccillo, Palisade, CO Jason Getz, Woodberry Forest, VA Paul Pierre, Nassau, Bahamas Kellina Gilbreth, Colorado Springs, CO Erin Quintia, Columbia Falls, MT Vanessa Nashee Green, Lawrenceburg, TN 2011 Graduates Jonathan C. Reveal, Nashville, TN Lori Hacck, Kremmling, CO Melanie S. Acker, Ulysses, PA Mary Seabrok Ritter, Bethleham, PA Charlotte Hagerman, Eagar, AZ Patti Rae Bartlett, Seeley Lake, MT Seth Robertson, Renton, WA Shawna Halsey, Billings, MT Jennifer Moore Bernstein, Portland, OR Peter Rust, Wilmington, DE Angela J. Hammang, Dillon, MT Lindsay Paige Bower, Middleburg, VA Robin Scardino, Hong Kong, China Michelle Hammond, Lake Worth, FL Brennan Brockbank, Fairfax, CA Jessica F. Schultz, Culdesac, ID Jeremy Harder, Big Sky, MT Deborah Brown, Nyssa, OR Ralph E. Spraker, Jr., Columbia, SC Yvette Strandell Hart, Hastings, NE Nancy Lee Bryant, Burlington, NC Marcie Steen, Mount Vernon, OH Annie Hesterman, Westminster, CO David Buck, Dixfield, ME Joyce Striclyn, Terre Haute, IN Brian Holtzhafer, Orefield, PA Joel Burgener, Lima, MT Nancy Hoggard Talley, Tarboro, NC Brandon Honzel, Missoula, MT Sandra J. Climenhaga, Albion, MY Shaun Terry, Lovelock, NV Angie Hopwood, Superior, MT Sarah Marie Connor, Kalispell, MT Katherine Theobald, Alexandria, VA Laura Hovland, Bozeman, MT Joann C. Dayton-Wolf, Kingston, NY Marta Toran, Boone, NC Jessica Hughes, Arlee, MT Joe DeLuca, Almere, Netherlands Jeanne Torske, Broadus, MT Douglas Martin Janeczko, Goshen, NY Joyce Dooley, Bentonville, AR Audrey Urista, Winston, OR Jennifer Jones, Ogallala, NE Katherine Echazarreta, Vienna, VA Shari F. Ward, Ashland, ME Alan Kalf, Lexington, MA Kendra Eneroth, Spokane, WA Tom Wellnitz, Johns Creeks, GA Mark Kellogg, Camdenton, MO Jonathan R. Ernst, Wentzville, MO Matthew Wigglesworth, Honolulu, HI Batya Kinsberg, Eaglewood, NJ Eric Esby, West Hills, CA Jennifer Williams, Honolulu, HI Leah M. Knickerbocker, Bozeman, MT Lane A. Fischman, Antioch, IL Andrea Gissing Yordan, Philadelphia, PA Karyn Ann Kretschmer, Genoa City, WI Brandon Fritz, Williamsburg, IA Charla Lake, Ronan, MT
Jeremy Fuller, Wolfeboro, NH Mary Larson, Polson, MT Sheri Gates, Nagykovacsi, Hungary 2012 Graduates Ann Leach, Leavenworth, WA Ashley Gillespie, East Helena, MT Jessica Anderson, Deer Lodge, MT Candice M. Lommen, Mapple Valley, WA Tanya Gordon, Boise, ID Tanya M. Anderson, Hardin, MT Hilary M. Lozar, Roman, MT Amy M. Gramling, Hillsdale, MT Tom Anderson, Twin Valley, MN Hermes Lynn, Livingston, MT Heather M. Grant, Ojai, CA Donald James Asbury, Lame Deer, MT Jill D. Mahoney, Fairfax, VA Christopher Green, Painesville, OH Kathy Aune, Frenchtown, MT Sibley A. Malee-Ligas, Arlee, MT Christopher Gunderson, Absarokee, MT Kristian Basaraba, Sherwood Park, Alberta Kasey Marks, Missoula, MT Hadley Hentschel, Carbondale, CO Luke Beall, Fairview, PA Cara Marlowe, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Susanne L. Hokkanen, Matteson, IL Adam Bohach, Clinton, IA Joy Mayer, Green Bay, WI Megan Hopkins, Naperville, IL Jason Boss, Bellflower, CA Colleen Marie McDaniel, Houston, TX Daryl Allan Holst, Bangkok, Thailand Angie Brist, Traer, IA Miles McGeehan, Manhattan, MT Jasper Howell, Afton, WY Jodi L. Brokaw, Hardin, MT Randy Metzger, Orwigsburg, PA Cheryl A. Hudson, Tifon, GA Robin A. Cameron, Jackson, WY Robert Moyer, Birstol, PA An’juli Johnson, Billings, MT Lorilyn A. Chapman, Livingston, MT Susannah Spradlin Murphy, Frenchtown, MT Darren Kellerby, Anchorage, AK Katherine Chesnutt, Boone, NC Jennifer Narimatsu, Bremerton, WA Marty King, Legrand, IA Joanna Chierici, East Windsor, NJ Kimberley Orr, Lethbridge, Alberta Shannon Knodel, Belgrade, MT David Chimo, Corvallis, MT Alisha Pablo, Hot Springs, MT JoDe Knutson-Person, Bismarck, ND Natasha L. Cleveland, Frederick, MD April Peterson, North Bay, Ontario Jacob L. Lame, Colorado Springs, CO Erin Colfax, Morristown, NJ Sadie Peterson, Silver Springs, MD Maya A. Lampic, Chicago, IL Jordan Lacy Cook, Lakewood CO Melinda Reed, Florence, MT Karen L. Lund, Huntingdon, England Matthew Cornelius, Lingle, WY Marcie Reuer, Grande Cache, Alberta Kathryn Madden, Beaufort, SC Jennifer Courtney, Mason, OH Joe M. Ruffatto, Great Falls, MT Margaret K. Magonigle, Hanna, HI Karla B. Cramer, Florence, MT Marco Santarelli, New Fairfield, CT Danny Mattern, El Dorado, KS Tom Davies, Weston, WI Michele Schaub, Crow Agency, MT Emily McKenna, Belding, MI Kristina Davis, Potomac, MT Anne Farley Schoeffler, Hudson, OH Christian R. Mills, Rawlins, WY Jeffrey Edwin DeGlopper, Milwaukee, WI Rachel Screnar, Bozeman, MT Amiee L. Modic, Katy, TX Joshua Dennis, Dover, PA Matthew J. Shargel, Walnut Creek, CA
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2012 Graduates - continued James Glynn, Chicago, IL Jacob Thompson-Krug, Omaha, NE Jennifer Sherburn, Hesperia, MI Shannon Greco, Princeton, NJ Kristina Troge, Doral, FL Aaron Shotts, Mechanicsburg, PA Lance Gerow, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Dina Tucker, Austin, TX Carolyn Slagle, East Helena, MT Rachel Grey, Winnsboro, LA Jennifer Vaughn, Houston, TX LaCee Small, Ashland, MT Taylor Green, Red Lion, PA Carrie Wager, Medina, OH Dale Spady, Westlake Village, CA Michael Greenhoe, Kandern, Germany Cindy Watson Pottebaum, Winterset, IA Stephanie Statema, Park Ridge, IL Courtney Harrell, Peyton, CO Mary Ann Watt, Concord, NH Lauren Stepro, Norfolk, VA Michael Helseth, Yakima, WA Irene Wilcox, Clearwater, MN Lisa Russell Stevens, Crow Agency, MT Robin Henrichs, Mc Cook, NE Danielle Wilczak, Clearwater, MN Reba K. Storm, Hardin, MT Benjamin Heyde, British Columbia Suzanne Wilson, Olympia, WA Melissa Anne Sullivan, Carlsbad, CA Alice Hinck, Broadus, MT
Clinton Swartz, Middleburg, PA Jennifer Hood, Dayton, TN Robin Tillman, Cranbrook, Canada Jeanna Jasperson, Montrose, CO 2014 Graduates Brandy L. Thrasher, Missoula, MT Beverly Jaworski, Burtonsville, MD Joshua Abernethy, Asheboro, NC Lizabeth A. Townsend, East Helena, MT Tamara Jendro, Helena, MT Deanna Bailey, Huntington, VT Molly Underwood, Redwood City, CA Susan Johnson, Southbury, CT Mariann Bernard, Escondido, CA Jay Walls, British Columbia, Canada Shari Juroszek, Bozeman, MT Marcia Blome, Omaha, NE Tylene M. Walters, Manhattan, MT Kevin Kenealy, Nevada, IA James P. Bratka, Gahanna, OH Paula Wang, Poplar Island, MD Linda Kocian, Elk Grove Village, IL Dean Brown, Medicine Hat, Alberta Lee Weldon, Missoula, MT Amanda Kozak, Ashland, OH Cameron Burns, Spokane, WA Rachel M. White, Belgrade, MT Scott Lannen, Phoenix, AZ Joshua Caditz, Carpenteria, CA Wendy D. Whitmer, Spokane, WA Robert Lee, Shelby, MT Irene Catlin, Portland, OR Beth Workman, Bainbridge, OH Brett Lehner, APO, CA Matthew Clay, Webb City, MO Rachel Lee Zupke, Seattle, WA Heather Leiberg, Helena, MT Kara Lee Coates, Spring Creek, NV Martha Lord, Hamilton, MT Justi Crofutt, Pinedale, WY Doug Lymer, Houston, TX Hank Davis, Asheville, NC 2013 Graduates Dalton McCurdy, Fairfield, CT Coreen Ann Dingler, Lufkin, TX Georgia Alvarez, Vancouver, WA Julie McDonnell, Oak Park IL Rebecca Love, Dobson Kinsman, OH Kelly Arnold, Clarksville, TN Heather McWhorter, Las Vegas, NV David Dooling Jr., Alamogordo, NM Suzanna Barnhart, La Crosse, WI Murry Metge, Great Falls, MT Daniel DuBrow, Chicago, IL David Bates, San Francisco, CA Ashley Milbrandt, Helena, MT Chance Duncan, Dardanelle, AR Charles Benson, Bellevue, NE Julie Morris, Peotone, IL Camilla Dusenberry, Helena, MT John Bishel, Port Allegany, PA John Nilsen, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Stephanie Fields, Ocean City, NJ Dana Blomquist, Helena MT Laura Patch, Brevard, NC Shari Generaux, Oakland, CA Andrew Bright, Gabrills, MD Brian Phillips, Rabun, GA Elaine Gibbs, Valrico, FL Tina Brothers-Tillinger, Helena, MT Dorcella Plain Bull, Crow Agency, MT Sara Danielle, Grotbo Helena, MT Jennifer Bruns, Juliaetta, ID Mary Ragusa, Bloomingdale, IL Lily Guajardo, Cedar Park, TX Joe Clark, Carson City, NV Jayanthi Ramakrishna, Chennai, India Jacquelyn Haas, West Bend, WY Carrie Clement, Helena, MT Chris Reidburn, Watertown, SD Jennifer Heisler, Kent, OH Judith Coats, Eldorado Del Mar, CA Stacey Rhodes, Waynesville, MO Kyle Herdina, Winona, MN Crystal Cornwell, Ronan, MT Andrea Robbins, Buhl, IN Analea Hronek, Red Lodge, MT Brooklyne Coulter, Strasburg, CO Christopher Rocheleau, Southington, CT Angie Jenkins, Independence, IA Joe Crider, Helena, MT Pablo Rojo, Brooksville, FL Heidi Kirsten Jessen, Yuma, AZ Emily Currier, Helena, MT Sally Sanders, Tallahassee, FL Christine Jones, Vancouver, WA Janeen Curtis, Darby, MT Josie Shern, Bozeman, MT Alecia Jongeward, Bozeman, MT Jennifer Curtis, Rockport, ME Charles Shields, Greencastle, ID Carisa E. Ketchen, Kalispell, MT James Davies, Ridgefield, WA Judith Silva, Franklin, ME Katherine Koessler, Maplewood, MN Caleb Dorsey, Loyalton, CA Michelle Slaughter, Lincoln, CA Terina Konrad, Heyburn, ID Pamela Dresher, Culver City, CA Matthew Sloan, Glenview, IL Chris Koper, Koper Reading, PA Amy Dushane, Yuba City, CA Adam Smith, Sioux Falls, SD Marka Latif, Bozeman, MT Lori Egan, Thornton, CO Charles Strobino, APO, Germany Scott Lilley, New Canaan, CT Holly Faris, Hamilton, MT Angela Swank, Livermore, CA Tanya Long, El Cajon, CA Laura Feldkamp, Wichita, KS Chris Swiden, Watertown, SD Quincie R. Lords, Belt, MT Tyler Ferebee, Pawnee City, NE Sarah Tabor, Bozeman, MT Nicolai Love Jackson, MO Jason George, Notus, ID Kenneth Taylor, Bozeman, MT Lisa Lundgren Gainesville, FL Dale Glass, Potomac, MD Carol Teintze, Bozeman, MT Robert Lynch Edgewater Park, NJ
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2014 Graduates – continued Kelly Goodpaster, Fayetteville, AR Alyson Darconte, Milesburg, PA Logan D. Mannix, Helena, MT Stephanie Guilmet, Blairstown, NJ Allan Dinglasan, Markham, ON Krista Martens, West Glacier, MT Matthew Haack, Bear, DE Alexandra Disney, Holderness, NH Matthew McClellan, Lake Charles, LA Michael Haiderer, Saginaw, MI Dana Donlon, Blairstown, NJ Doralee McCormick, Cincinnati, OH Lindsay Hall, San Francisco, CA Robert Ellenbecker, Missoula, MT Ashley McGrath, Helena, MT Andrew Heller, Wautoma, WI Ana Elliott, Mesa, AZ Casey S. McHugh, Missoula, MT Sharon Heyer, Forest Lake, MN Andrew Fiala, Downers Grove, IL Candace McMullan, Fishers, IN Jennifer Hood, Dayton, TN Matthew Fisher, Great Falls, MT Dawn Mercer Turner, Huntsville, AL Carrie Howell, Chattanooga, TN Kimberly Forsythe, Centre Hall, PA Mark H. Meredith, Dardanelle, AR Jason Hults, Villisca, IA Justine Fox, Madison, WI Mary Mingels, Somerset, ME William Iliff, Sacramento, CA Andrew Friedlund, Lancaster, PA Heather Mitchell, Houlton, ME Thomas Jurczak, Claremont, CA Kathryn Gangel, Jacobstown, NJ Stephen Mohr, Austintown, OH Kendra Kanduch, Phillipsburg, MT Jason Garver, Bozeman, MT Jeffrey Noblejas, Oakland, CA Jolene Kayser, Black Hawk, SD Richard Good, Leola, PA Eric Todd Ojala, Lolo, MT Leah Anne Key, Huntersville, NC Jacqueline Hall, Olympia, WA Sherry Otruba, Roanoke, VA Timothy Klavon, Pennsburg, PA Ryan Harvey, Kelowna, BC Kal Pokley, Port Austin, MI Joshua Koo, Mount Prospect, IL Ruth Hutson, Westmoreland, KS Michael Poser, Hobson, MT Brooke Laundon, Brooklyn, NY Bryan Idleman, Gilbert, AZ Lynn Powers, Bozeman, MT Martha Lindemann, Manassas, VA Ange Jones, Saint George,KS Katie Redmond, Chicago, IL Jennifer Markham, Franklin, MA Patsy Jones, Chandler, AZ Randy Zane Rowland, Sheridan, WY Liane McGillen, Washington, DC Ann Knight, Katy, TX Pamela J. Schaefer, Lake Hiawatha, NJ Janine Melillo, Cortlandt manor, NY Jennifer Konopacki, Twin Bridges, MT Christina Anne Scott, Gold Bar, WA Stacey Mowchan, Newington, CT Henry Lacey, Littleton, CO Kaylee Christine Shaw, Kalispell, MT Joseph Muise, New Westminster, Canada Renee Lauterbach, New Berlin, WI Ahmed Shawli, Bozeman, MT Chrispus Mwapea, Houston, TX Daniel Leavell, San Diego, CA Carol Lee Smith, Van Alstyne, TX Carol Myers, Pensacola, FL Joseph Levitt, Newton, NH Jennifer A Smith, Colorado Springs, CO Spencer Nedved, Vancouver, WA Amy Listenik, Jeffersonville, VT Garold Sumner, River Falls, WI Thomas O’Leary, Eureka, MO Amber Lloyd, Great Falls, MT Michael H. Tang, Irvine, CA Jake Otto, Colorado Springs, CO Margaret Lowry-Brock, Russellville, AR Melissa Thompson-Krug, Blue Eye, MO Dawn Peterson, Gricignano di Aversa, CE, Italy Deborah Mansour, Indianapolis, IN LeAnn Thongvanh, Des Moines, IA Mark Pfeifer, North Battlefield, SK, Canada Angela Marshall, Washington, DC Rachel Tinkler, New Berlin, WI Caryn Purcell, Ridgefield, CT Allison McClain, Philadelphia, PA Donna Raquel Tully, Kanéohe, HI Annie Reichelt, Idaho Falls, ID Keith McKinniss, Vinton, OH Jessica Radl Vasquez, Cedar Rapids, IA Heather Renyck, Olean, NY Steven Merriman, Chicago Ridge, IL Christina L. Wallace, Thornfield, MO Brian Staggs, East Grand Rapids, MI Leslie Moncur, Atlanta, GA Jocelyn Wells, St. John, New Brunswick, CA Andrew Stattel, Chestnut Hill, MA Mary Noel, Colstrip, MT Clinton Whitmer, Poplar, MT Stephanie Stender, Sheridan, WY Steven O'Neill, Huntingtown, MD Jennifer Temple, Glendive, MT Laura Ouborg, Yosemite, CA 2015 Graduates Johannes Thum, Ketchum, ID Christina Pavlovich, Livingston, MT Kellen Alger, Cut Bank, MT Jerald Touchstone, Eagle, ID JoAnne Phillips, Stoughton, WI Jeremy Barcus, Corvallis, MT Amelia Vandehey, Hillsboro, OR Jordan Robinson, Victor, ID Carli Barnes, Vancouver, WA Adam VanZee, Bozeman, MT Alison Rockwell, Boulder, CO Daniel Betts, Bankok, Thailand D. Matthew White, Cookeville, TN Tina Rogers, Woodward, OK Patricia Brandenburger, Walden, CO Lisa Williams, Faifax, VA Lisa Rossana, Downingtown, PA Jerald Brunt, Bozeman, MT Stacey Zaback, Corvallis, OR Jessica Rowell, Houston, TX Kyle Casper, New Stuyahok, AK Todd Samet, Petaluma, CA Pamela Christianson, Great Falls, MT 2016 Graduates Rebecca Schumacher, Bourbonnais, IL Kellie Clinger, Freedom, WY Anthony Altiere, Duluth, MN Andrew Senkowski, Portland, OR Kristin Combs, Victor, ID Shauna Baron, Gardner, MT Christopher Shaw, Sheridan, WY Michelle Davis, Saratoga Springs, UT Sarah Bauer, Moses Lake, WA Anna Shearer, Townsend, MT Kisha Delain, Fridley, MN Tracey Bidwell, Valley Springs, CA Bridget Sparks, Cincinnati, OH Alyx Demers, Idaho Falls, ID Nathan Boegler, Naples, Italy William Sparks, Sylva, NC Emily Diaz-Chard, Vineland, NJ Megan Burgess, Alexandria, VA William Stockton, Lolo, MT Gregory Dyk, Edgerton, MN Martha Byrd, Atlanta, GA Taryn Surabian, Foxboro, MA Jennifer Edwards, Casper, WY Ryan Call, Olathe, KS Charles Swafford, Cleveland, TN Ritu Gandhi, Houston, TX Stephen Cannici, Narragansett, RI Heather Swanson, Austin, TX Shifra Gassner, Bettendorf, IA Amy Chase, Lewiston, ID Martin Tawil, Cape Coral, FL Tassay Gillespie, Lebanon, OR Samuel Cohen, Dallastown, PA Kristin Tesiny, Valencia, CA
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2016 Graduates – continued Veeraiah Kummari, Oberusel, Germany Tyler Hollow, Helena, MT Annie Tete, New Orleans, LA Zoe Lamm, Spring Grove, MN Erik Johnson, Spring Green, WI Alex Tisch, Woodberry Forrest, VA Samantha Littlejohn, San Francisco, CA Cameron Jones, Davis, CA Jared Torgerson, Duchesne, UT Quinten Loch, Chicago, IL Aaron Kessler, Buffalo, WY Linda Townley, Annapolis, MD Robert Lukens, Northwood, ND Kevin Kibala, Midland Park, NJ Sarah Venturi, Wawaka, IN Joseph Madsen, Calgary, Alberta Kevin Knapik, Lockport, IL Emily Vercoe, Laramie, WY Diane Martin, Dillon, MT Jessica Kremer, Cedar Rapids, IA Kristin Waverka, Flower Mound, TX Jamie Morton, Orofino, ID Beth Krogh, Ankeny, IA Julie Welde (Soulliard), Mount Holly, NJ Jenna Noble, Lakewood, CO David Larson, Hardwick, MA John Wilkie, Anchorage, AK Terri Olix, Mentor, OH Jena Machin, Port Orchard, WA David Wilson, Wibraham, MA Cindee Parker, Belgrade, MT Lewis Maday-Travis, Seattle, WA Lynda Wright, Smiths Station, AL Catherine Pascual, Cerritos, CA David Miller, Media, PA Melissa Yourey, Pottsville, PA Kayla Robinson, Denver, CO Bobbi Lynn Monroe, San Jose, CA Lisa Rouwenhorst, Sarasota, FL Alison Montemurro, Lowell, MA Graduates 2017 Guy Savastano, Independence, OH Timothy Newman, El Cerrito, CA Catherine Schuman, Ferndale, WA Chris Pelliccia, Easthampton, MA Harrison Aakre, Alexandria, MN Nicole Sedgeley, Golden, CO Claire Pichette, Helena, MT Lily Apedaile, Missoula, MT Michael Shell, Great Falls, MT Clinton Pike, Bozeman, MT Meghan Azzaro, West Milford, NJ Jeretta Shoemaker, Fruitland, ID Scott Rahschulte, Lawrenceburg, IN Amelia Bagheri, Placentia, CA Amy Smith, Battle Creek, MI Marcia Rapone, Atglen, PA Kristina Bandziulis, Palmdale, CA Hannah Smith, Bellingham, WA Brianna Reilly, Edison, NJ Samantha Berg, St. Paul, MN Ryan Soto, San Diego, CA Jocelyn Rice, Las Vegas, NV Meridith Berghauer, Milwaukee, WI Benjamin Spicer, Pittsburgh, PA Austin Robbins, Kalispell, MT James Bertin, Lame Deer, MT Lori Stanton, Redmond, WA Linda Rost, Baker, MT Lenora Bostic, Thurman, OH Kimberly Stewart, Manteca, CA Philip Sagissor, Crown Point, IN Katherine Capp, Bozeman, MT Amanda Stone, Cuyahoga Falls, OH Laureen Savage, Spokane, WA Samantha Carney, Pittsburgh, PA Miranda Suvak, Tulsa, OK Micaela Schaller, Maquoketa, IA Derek Chase, Hickory, NC Crista Tiboldo, Teaneck, NJ Jeffrey Schwalm, Charlottesville, VA Jessica Christman, Wyomissing, PA Erik Tietyen, Green Bay, WI Kelsey Stuart (Norton), Hawthorne, CA Jill Cleveland, Columbia, MD Johanna Traut, Bomoseen, VT Kelly Tierney (Kukes), Albany, NY Andrew Cochrane, McCall, ID Brennan Van Loo, Bow, WA Cathleen Tinder, San Francisco, CA Christopher Collins, Morganton, NC Allison Weeldreyer, Sioux Falls, SD Sue Tracy, Wrenshall, MN Johnnie Cornett, Davenport, IA Jacob Whalen, Montrose, CA Chad Tschanz, Hartland, WI Joseph Day Rider, Richey, MT Elin Wilson, Montrose, CO Katherine Twitchell, Telluraide, CO Michelle Dodge, Wolfeboro, NH Cynthia Wojtaszek, Oak Lawn, IL Elise Van Valkenburg, Whitefish, MT Joseph L Doherty, Canaan, NH Simone Wong, Williamstown, NJ Ryan Wallace, Mount Vernon, WA Alvaro Door, Lima, Peru Jessica Waller, Manson, IA Audrey Duncan, Duluth, MN Tamera Wyman, Poplar Grove, IL Alison Dupuis, Lake Arthur, LA Graduates 2018
Ana Elliot, Page, AZ Akylay Baimatova, Davie, FL Sandra Essman, Taylor, NE Cheryl Brenner, Breckenridge, CO Graduates 2019 Anna Farrell, Burns, WY Stewart Brody, Rogersville, MI Bakken, Randi, Novato, CA Janelle George, Notus, ID Linzy Browning, Bozeman, MT Bearg, Johannah, San Rafael, CA Craig Gingerich, Boise, ID Tyler Buchan, Edmonton, Alberta Brown, Katy, Tucson, AZ Elizabeth Gottlieb, San Rafael, CA Dava Butler, Waco, TX Buehler, Dylan, Lewiston, MT Bridgette Gunn, Miami, FL Daniel Calore, Watertown, CT Christensen, Liesel, Belgrade, MT Vanessa Haflich, Missoula, MT Joshua Carroll, Greenville, SC Decock, Adrienna, Lewistown, MT Abigail Helberg-Moffitt, Black Mtn, NC Alison Charbonneau, St. Helens, OR Dille, Tori, Bozeman, MT Isabel Heredia, Wallington, NJ Bruce Clark, Rochester, MN Etter, Eric, Parker, CO Bryan Hirschman, Essex, VT Christine Cleary, Mount Pleasant, SC Ferebee, Heather, Stuttgart, Germany Sara Holloway, McKinney, TX Daniel Curran, DeForest, WI Ferrigan, Timothy, Houston, TX Rita Hubbs, Franklin, NC Jacquelyn Curran, Black Earth, WI Fitch, Christine, East Montpelier, VT April Idar, Golden, CO Leslie Dalbey, Polson, MT Forster, Lorinda, Mountain View, HI Carla Johns, Fort Collins, CO Nathaniel Day, Vida, OR Gibson, Chelsea, Carol Stream, IL David Johnson, Hardwick, VT Jamie Doup, Galena, OH Goodwin, Katie, Jericho, VT Aaron Keller, Brunswick, ME Samantha EichnerBoise, ID Holcomb, Shaunna, Mount Vernon, WA Rodney Kennedy, Casper, WY Derek Engebretson, Telluride, CO Hollabaugh, Zabrina, Tulare, CA Steven Knowles, Baileyville, ME Cheri Giammo, Thornton, CO Hopkins, Charles, Kinshasa, DR Congo Sara Kobilka, Tucson, AZ Miriam Harms, Geneva, NY Hudson, Zach, Duluth, MN
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Graduates 2019 – continued Neurinski, Christopher, Abu Dhabi, UAE Suihkonen, Elizabeth, Tower, MN Jones, Chris, Walnut Creek, CA Olson, Leo, Deforest, WI Tangedal, Kara, Helena, MT Joslyn, Pamela, Muscatine, IA Owen, Jennifer, Manitowoc, WI Temple, Tom, Glendive, MT Knochenhauer, Laura, Grand Haven, MI Pohl, Karelyn, Cedar Rapids, IA Theroux, Brian, Morristown, NJ Koteles, Joseph, Grafton, ND Polittle, Destiny, Wentzville, MI Tierney, Sarah, Farmington, CT Langager, Paula, Tacoma, WA Price, Deborah, Demotte, IN Tonelli, Matthew “Chuck”, North Liberty, IA Larsen, Andrew, Toledo, OH Quinton, Murvyn “Scott”, Alberta, Canada Walsh, Edmond, Idaho Falls, ID Larsen, Karin “Camille”, Big Fork, MT Rauen, Sean, Warrenville, IL Walsh, Melony, Lancaster, CA Lauzon, Nicholas, Middlebury, CT Rider, Blake, Phoenix, AZ Washburn, Megan, Cedar Rapids, IA Lepore, Tara, Pomona, CA Ryerson, Michael, Blairstown, NJ Welch, Marshall “Mark”, Harrison, AR Lopreito, Timothy, Spring Lake Heights, NJ Salway, Alec, Browning, MT Wolfe, Amanda, Kent, WA Mattus, Kathy, Washington, IL Schultz, Michael, Lockport, IL Wood, Jerilyn, Chinook, MT McAndrews, Sean, Laurel, MT Selle, Michelle, Meeker, CO Wunderlich, Katrina, Mesa, AZ McMahan, Jeffrey, San Francisco, CA Shaaban, Lori, Portland, OR Nealen, Carolyn, Three Forks, MT Smith Piasecki, Fiona, Bellingham, WA Stitt, Sarah, Colorado Springs, CO
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