MIEA recognizes several categories of leaders in Indian Education. Winners are selected and honored at the annual MIEA Conference.
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MIEA Conference Award Winners 2009
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Indian Educator of the Year: Corri Smith, Turtle Mountain Chippewa Tribe
K - 8 Teacher of the Year: Mary Lucy Parker, Arlee Schools, Class 7 Teacher
School Support Staff of the Year: Anna DeCrane, Title V11 Tutor, Billings Senior High School
Special Recognition: “Smokey” Rides At The Doore, Chairperson, Browning School Board
Parents of the Year: Bernie and Richard Alexander, St. Ignatius
Elder of the Year (Co-Award Winner): Albert Caye, Bilingual Instructor, Two Eagle River School
Special Recognition: Quentin Gilham, Counselor, Montana State University – Billings
College Student of the Year: Salisha Anne Old Bull, University of Montana
High School Student of the Year: Su-San Perez-Tenas, Polson High School
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MIEA Conference Award Winners 2008
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Indian Educator of the Year: Mike Jetty, Montana Office of Public Instruction
High School Teacher of the Year: Lea "Lorrie" Davis Tatsey, Browning School District
K - 8 Teacher of the Year: Marcia Billedeaux-Beaumont, Title VII, Billings Public Schools
Special Recognition: Dr. Jeff Sanders, Professor, MSU-Billings
Parents of the Year: Bryan and Kassandra Brazill, Flathead Reservation
Elder of the Year: Bob Gervais, Browning School Board
Special Recognition: Dr. Richard Kuntz, Grades 7 - 12, Great Falls Public Schools
College Student of the Year: Vernon Matthew Grant, University of Montana
High School Student of the Year: Erika Long Knife, Harlem High School
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MIEA Conference Award Winners 2007
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Indian Educator of the Year: Norma Bixby, Northern Cheyenne Tribes of Montana
K - 8 Teacher of the Year: Warren Adams, Fort Belknap, Jr. High Social Studies / Phys. Educ. Teacher
Parents of the Year: John and Cindy Doney, Hays/Lodge Pole School
Special Recognition: Dr. Richard Kuntz, Grades 7 - 12, Great Falls Public Schools
College Student of the Year: Tyler Hoyt, University of Montana
High School Student of the Year: Sloane Real Bird, Hardin High School
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MIEA Conference Award Winners 2006
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Indian Educator of the Year: Sandra Murie, Supt. of Schools, Rocky Boy School District
High School Teacher of the Year: Theodora Weatherwax, Browning School District
Elementary Teacher of the Year: Nicole Cummins, Crow Agency Public School
School Support Staff of the Year: Sharon Bearcomesout, Lame Deer Schools Counselor
Special Recognition: DeeAnna Brady Leader, Great Falls Schools Title VII Director
Parents of the Year: William and Diane Burd, Browning
Elder of the Year (Co-Award Winner): Minerva Allen, Lodge Pole Senior Citizen Center
Elder of the Year (Co-Award Winner): Mabel Killsnight, Bilingual Instructor, Northern Cheyenne
College Student of the Year: Joe Caye, University of Montana
High School Student of the Year: Adam Baker, Poplar High School
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MIEA Conference Award Winners 2005
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Indian Educator of the Year: Mary Lukin, Director, Advance By Choice, Montana State University
High School Teacher of the Year: Leo Bird, Science Teacher, Browning High School
Elementary Teacher of the Year: Cynthia Big Back, 3rd Grade Teacher, Lame Deer School
School Support Staff of the Year: Angela Bell, Lame Deer School Elementary Counselor
Special Recognition: Pearl McGillis, Wakina Sky Cultural and Outreach Coordinator, Helena
High School Student of the Year: Tana Stewart, Hardin High School
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MIEA Conference Award Winners 2004
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Indian Educator of the Year: Reno Charette, Director, Big Horn Teacher Projects, MSU-Billings
Teacher of the Year: Debra Hogenson, Polson Schools
School Support Staff of the Year: Julie Lamebull, Title VII Community Liaison, Harlem Schools
Special Recognition: Delores Alexander, Cree Language Teacher, Box Elder Schools
Parents of the Year: Lonnie Little Bird, Lame Deer
Elder of the Year: Edmond M. Augare, Retired Police Officer, Heart Butte
College Student of the Year: Aroscott Whiteman, MSU Billings
High School Student of the Year: CeCe Corcoran, Rocky Boy High School
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