MIEA represent all
aspects of education with over 350 members made up from teachers/faculty,
K-16 students, parents, administrators, tribal education, legislators,
policy makers, and other interested individuals who want to make a
difference in the education of Indian children and adults.
"Every Indian student
must be provided with equitable opportunities for a quality education to
empower them in their personal journeys, to provide them with an opportunity
for choice, and to have an educational system that respects who they are as
Indian people� -Carol Juneau, Chair MIEA
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 Tribe
College Student of the Year:Joe Caye, University of Montana
High School Student of the Year:Adam Baker, Poplar High School