School Improvement Specialist Claire Mikeson has eight years of experience teaching secondary ELA. Along with her ELA experience, she has a library media certification, an MA in English, an M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction, and has worked in adult education, in curriculum development, and as a college instructor. She has worked on Montana's Office of Public Instruction's school improvement team for one year, assisting schools in Montana's Comprehensive Support and Improvement program in selecting and implementing best practices in school improvement, curriculum and instruction, assessment, and leadership. She also works with OPI's IEFA team to ensure that Montana students receive a culturally relevant and responsive education.