Dawn L. Sievers has taught English 7, Spanish 7-12, and Art 7-12 for the last 29 years in Power, Montana. She attended the University of Great Falls, now known as the University of Providence and completed some of her grad work through the University of Montana. She is passionate about integrating art throughout all curriculums as well as incorporating movement and different learning styles within the classroom. She spends countless hours tutoring after school for academic assistance. In addition, she leads EF educational tours, expanding students’ cultural understanding through real life experiences. Through the art program she has built, her students experience tremendous success in competitions such as The Outwest Young Masters program. Her days are wonderfully eclectic, and she loves going to work every day with young people who are invigorated about life. Her goal as representative of Montana Teachers is to share in their struggles, triumphs, and to help create school environments all can thrive in. Along with teaching she is a professional artist who specializes in silk painting. Her latest honor was being awarded Portfolio Magazine’s Most Distinguished Body of Work. Dawn also enjoys hiking, kayaking, and, most importantly, spending time with her family and three adorable grandbabies.