What is the MTEA?

The Montana Traffic Education Association (MTEA) is the state association of Montana teachers and administrators involved in traffic education activities. We speak for our membership and maintain a liaison with local, state, and federal governmental agencies, legislators, the Office of Public Instruction, colleges and universities, local school systems, the research community, individual teachers, other educational organizations, business industry, and other private sector groups.

HOW IS MTEA ORGANIZED?

MTEA is led by a president, elected annually, and an Executive Board made up of the immediate past president, president, president-elect, OPI representative, public relations manager, and executive secretary. MTEA’s strength is in its membership and the strong leadership its members provide.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The MTEA convenes an annual conference in a different Montana city each spring. The immediate past-president of MTEA organizes the current conference with the invaluable help of all board members. The Traffic Education Program of the Montana Office of Public Instruction co-sponsors the conference, helping with planning and logistics, agenda development, and approving renewal units earned at the conference. Members and interested individuals are welcome to attend. More information about the MTEA Conference is here.

MTEA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
  • To promote and support Traffic Safety Education in the K-12 and post-secondary schools in the state of Montana.
  • To stimulate general interest and awareness of the total problem of the conservation of human life, as related to traffic safety.
  • To promote total traffic safety through the rational use of conferences, programs, organizations, and any other activities as may be deemed essential and appropriate.
  • To be in accord with the purposes of Traffic Education and in harmony with those purposes of general education.
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MTEA CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
Download MTEA's Constitution and Bylaws.

Who We Are

2020-21 Executive Board
President – Doug Van Zee, Billings
Past President - Janette Arps, Augusta
President-Elect - TBD
Executive Secretary – Jim Carroll, Conrad
Legislative Liaison – Charles Brown, Fairfield
Newsletter Editor -  Steffani Grogan, Forsyth

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
Pat Darbro, Bozeman
Mick Davis, Great Falls
Cindy Galbavy, Helena
Steffani Grogan, Forsyth
Tom Kain, Helena
Kerry Koenig, Sheridan
Jeff Mead, Sidney
Jerry Olson, Great Falls
Diane Prongua, Poplar
Riley Ramsey, Hardin
Brett Shelagowski, Lewistown
Tom Zuhoski, Belt

CLASS DIRECTORS
Denise Bordeleau (Butte, AA)
Scott Brown (Hot Springs, C)
Susan Carney (Arlee, B)
LeAnn Haas (Havre, A)
Branden Martinez (Billings, A)
Steve Morgan (Hinsdale, C)
Bob Schalk (Deer Lodge, B)

Who are MTEA's Past Presidents?