Gretchen is a Montana State University alum, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Go Bobcats! She has worked in education for a total of 15 years, both in the classroom and in educational leadership positions. Gretchen has been serving students and families in a variety of educational areas, including special education, high school transition planning, literacy intervention, educational coaching, and as a multi-tiered systems of support coordinator. Gretchen brings a strong foundation in supporting students with ADHD, dyslexia, and learning differences. She also has extensive experience connecting students and families with educational and community resources and supports, specifically during the transition from high school to early adulthood.

Gretchen finds tremendous joy in collaborating with students, families and community resources in order to support individual students in achieving personal and academic success. Her goal with every client is to build independence and self confidence in the college setting. Gretchen understands every student and experience is unique, and she has great respect for individual differences and learning styles. Gretchen herself loves to learn and is always expanding her “toolbox” in order to best serve each student she has the honor of working with. She holds Bachelors degrees in Business Marketing, Spanish Teaching, and a certification in Special Education. She also holds a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership and achieved National Board Certification in Exceptional Needs.

Outside of work, you can find Gretchen spending time with her family, which includes two young, adventurous boys. She is passionate about skiing, mountain biking, trail running, and white water rafting. Any spare moment is spent outside in the beautiful Bozeman area!