TRIO PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS DIRECTOR

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Derek Calvert

DEREK CALVERT

INTERIM DIRECTOR - PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Derek Calvert is the Program Specialist for the Montana Educational Talent Search program. Derek graduated from the University of Montana with B.A.s in Social Work and Psychology. His passions are rooted in helping others. Through mentoring, education, and simply believing in our youth, Derek believes that they will develop their strengths and overcome any obstacles in their lives.

 

COLLEGE ACCESS MANAGER

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Carla Guarisco

CARLA GUARISCO

FLATHEAD TARGET AREA PRE-COLLEGE ADVISOR

Carla is a Pre-College Advisor for the Flathead Target Area, serving Ronan Middle and High School and Two Eagle River School. Upon completing her B.A. in Communication Disorders at Louisiana State University, Carla’s career serving children and their families started with the Louisiana CASA Association, followed by the New Orleans Teen Court Program, then onto California at UCSB as a home visitor to families with special needs infants. She believes that a critical key to resiliency is mentorship and is honored to immerse herself in the Flathead communities through METS by supporting students’ post-secondary preparation and career goals.

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ELIZABETHE MALONEY-BARRETT

GREAT FALLS TARGET AREA PRE-COLLEGE ADVISOR

Elizabethe has worked as a middle and high school English teacher for 13 years previous to accepting her position as the Great Falls Pre-College Advisor. She is excited that this position will allow her to help the same students but in new, fun, and exciting ways. Elizabethe has spent a lot of time in the classroom teaching kids about interviews, scholarships, career exploration, and post-graduation goal setting, so this will be a seamless transition for her. Elizabethe loves to see what her former students have accomplished and cant wait to guide another generation!

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Rowland Wilber

GREAT FALLS TARGET AREA PRE-COLLEGE ADVISOR

Rowland retired from the Air Force in 2020 after serving for 23 years. He then transitioned into education and accepted the position of Great Falls Pre-College Advisor. Prior to this role, he worked as a teacher's aide, substitute teacher, and Paraprofessional, specializing in special education. Rowland is excited to support students with their educational transitions to college or trade school settings. He plans to use his past experiences to guide and mentor students with real-world strategies that will help them navigate complex college and job environments. Rowland believes that mentorship is critical to student success and sees this job as the perfect opportunity to provide that support.

 

BLACKFEET TARGET AREA PRE-COLLEGE ADVISOR

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BLACKFEET TARGET AREA PRE-COLLEGE ADVISOR

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CROW TARGET AREA PRE-COLLEGE ADVISOR

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FLATHEAD TARGET AREA PRE-COLLEGE ADVISOR

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