Superintendent Arntzen Announces Members of the Education Savings Account Steering Committee

• Brian O'Leary
• December 14 2023

HELENA – Superintendent Arntzen has chosen 15 Montanans to serve on the Education Savings Account Steering Committee. The Education Savings Account (ESA), created by HB 393, sponsored by Representative Sue Vinton. The Education Savings Account Steering Committee will provide strategic advisory support to ensure the administrative process of the ESA program meets the needs of students and families enrolled in the program.

“This program is about giving parents a choice in providing the best education for their children,” said Superintendent Elsie Arntzen. “I am confident that the members of this committee will provide valuable insights to ensure the success of the program. Thank you to all members of the committee for putting our Montana students first.”

The members of the ESA Steering Committee are:

• Alba Pimentel, Parent/Guardian from Billings
• Brad Tschida, Educator from Missoula
• Chas Haggerty, Education Service Provider from Billings
• Sue Furey, Educator from Missoula
• Katherine Walter, Parent/Guardian from White Sulfer Springs
• Rebecca Richards, Parent/Guardian from Great Falls
• Jennifer Duray, Parent/Guardian from Billings
• Stephanie Keeth, Parent/Guardian from Billings
• Clifton Grilley, Parent/Guardian from Power
• Jean Curtiss, Community Member from Missoula
• Lisa Gunderson, Parent/Guardian from Choteau
• Robin Urbaska, Parent/Guardian from Billings
• Sarah Whitney, Parent/Guardian from Great Falls
• Louisa Libertelli Dunn, Community Member from Great Falls
• Amanda Christofferson, Education Service Provider from Havre

The committee’s first meeting will be held virtually on January 9, 2024 at 4:30 PM. The meeting link is here.