Kirsten Minnick, the Coordinator of the Montana Teacher Residency Program, is a true Montanan originally from Helena. In 2016, she moved to Dillon and pursued a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from the University of Montana Western. While gaining three years of valuable experience as a paraprofessional and teacher at the local middle school, Kirsten continued her academic journey, earning a Masters in Reading from Grand Canyon University in 2022. In her free time, Kirsten loves enjoying movies and shows with her husband, creating art with friends, and reading alongside her two cats.
