Augusta School Staff
Augusta Public Schools is proud to have a dedicated team of educators and staff who are committed to providing the best learning experience for our students. Our team is passionate about nurturing the potential of every child and creating a supportive environment for growth and success.​
Kim Ramorini
Superintendent
Six years admin experience
13 years teacher experience
Kim has served as the superintendent and principal at Augusta Schools since 2020, following 13 years of teaching in northern California. She finds joy in her daily interactions at school and relishes the opportunity to make impactful decisions behind the scenes. Outside of work, Kim values spending time with her husband and children, engaging in activities like camping, ranching, sports and the outdoors.
Jamie Fuller
Business Manager Clerk
14 years experience
Jamie has been the business manager/clerk for Augusta Public Schools for the last 14 years. She enjoys keeping the finances in good standing for the school, as well as the opportunity to connect with students during breakfast each day. In her free time, Jamie enjoys spending time with her husband Cleve, son Rhen and her corgi Dexter. She also enjoys cooking and riding horses with her family.
Cindy Gonzalez
Office Manager/ Preschool
26+ years experience
Cindy is the school secretary and after school coordinator and loves the diversity of her roles. Her varied responsibilities allow her to engage with both students and staff across the school. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and cherishing moments with her family. Cindy joined the school district in 2010, bringing her passion for education and her love of students to Augusta.
Shelby Buckingham
Kindergarten
12 years experience
Shelby has dedicated twelve years to teaching kindergarten at Augusta Public Schools, cherishing the unique stories and boundless enthusiasm of her young students. Outside the classroom, she finds joy in ranching, horseback riding and staying active with sports like basketball and volleyball.
Mara Emacio
1st & 2nd Grade
15 years experience
​Mara has been teaching in Augusta for four years and is the first grade teacher in Augusta. Teaching early elementary students is her passion, and witnessing their enthusiasm and love for learning brings her immense joy. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, baking and unleashing her creativity, as well as spending time with her husband and three boys.
Jeri Montgomery
3rd Grade
40+ years experience
Jeri brings a wealth of experience across various grade levels to Augusta and has a deep-rooted passion for teaching. She embraces each day as a chance for personal and professional growth. Jeri's family, including her husband, two sons and two grandchildren, brings her immense joy, and she treasures moments spent walking, reading and bonding with her loved ones.
Konner McKay
4th Grade
Four years experience
Konner teaches fourth grade in Augusta and has four years of teaching experience. His passion for working with students extends to his role as an assistant track and field coach and assistant junior high football caoch, where he mentors and guides older students. Growing up on a small farm in Helena, he spends weekends assisting his family. Outside of work, Konner enjoys hiking, fishing and hunting, embracing Montana's outdoor beauty every chance he gets.
Kama Cannon
5th Grade
20+ years experience
Kama Cannon is new entering Augusta Schools for the 2026-2027 school year. She brings a wealth of knowledge with varying teaching styles, extra energy and a true passion for teaching. Kama is excited to move from the South to the beautiful state of Montana and is especially excited for this small-town Augusta life.
Cindy Nelson
6 Grade
23 years of experience
Cindy is a dedicated teacher who has spent the last eleven years at Augusta Public Schools. She received her BA in education from the University of Montana and has a minor in Library Media Sciences. Cindy comes from a family of teachers and has always dreamed of being a teacher. She loves gardening, reading books, fishing and hiking, and listening to all her students' adventures. Her son Joe followed in her footsteps and is also a teacher in Augusta.
Amie Wieder
Elk Creek Colony Teacher (K-8)
30+ years experience
With 30 years of teaching experience, Amie has dedicated 14 years to teaching grades K-8 at Elk Creek Colony School, focusing on math education. Her passion lies in making math engaging and accessible to her students. Beyond the classroom, Amie extends her dedication to education by volunteering with the Augusta Booster Club and Augusta Youth Center, enriching the lives of youth in Augusta through mentorship and support.
Matt Genger
Elk Creek Colony Teacher (K-8)
30+ years experience
Matt brings man years of teaching experience back to Augusta along with administration experience. He is excited to be at the colony as a new teacher. On his free time he enjoys coaching, spending time with his grandkids and being active however he can.
Tami Krone
Special Ed
30 years experience
In her 30 years of teaching, Tami has imparted knowledge in special education, elementary education and family consumer sciences. Outside the classroom, she finds joy in her family, animals and friendships. Tami retired from Choteau Schools and now works as a part-time special education teacher, bringing her wealth of experience and dedication to her students.
Cody Barnes
Agricultural Education
Fouryears experience
Cody is a dedicated agricultural education teacher at Augusta Public Schools. With a passion for agriculture and a desire to share his knowledge. He is proud to be teaching in his hometown and has helped to reestablish an active FFA chapter at the school. In addition to teaching, Cody also assists his grandparents with their Red Angus cattle operation outside of Augusta.
Janette Arps
K-12 Physical Education & Athletic Director
30 years experience
Janette is a devoted K-12 health enhancement teacher, traffic education instructor and athletic director. She has coached volleyball, basketball and track and has been with Augusta School District since 1997. Janette is a proud Augusta High School graduate who loves her hometown community and school. When not at school she enjoys spending time with her son Ryan and friends. For Janette, every day is a great day to be an elk.
Jonathan Clark
K-12 Art
one year experience
Jonathan Clark is new to Augusta Schools and is excited to join the team. He loves the outdoors and is a landscape painter. He is very excited to incorporate his own passions into the classroom in small-town Montana.
Joy Trudics
Guidance Counselor
Two years experience
Joy is the guidance counselor teacher at Augusta Schools. Joy and her family moved to Augusta a couple years ago and are loving the new place and all it brings to their lives. She is eager to get into the school and work with kids for the new school year.
Dan Tracy
7-12 Social Sciences
13 years experience
Dan has been teaching at Augusta Schools for 13 years. He enjoys teaching history, as it allows him to teach students writing, reading, research and study skills that will help them in their personal post-high school endeavors. Dan truly enjoys working with the district’s students, staff and community members and is also a bus driver for the district. Beyond school, Dan enjoys running, biking, hiking and fishing in Montana's outdoors.
Emily Olsen
7-12 English
18 years experience
Emily has been teaching english in Augusta since 2012. She loves exploring literature, diagramming sentences and helping students learn the craft of writing. When she’s not at school, she’s outside riding horses, camping, gardening, doing ranch work, kayaking or spending time with her four kids and husband.
Megan Barrett
7-12 Science
Honor Society Advisor
Five years experience
Megan, a former clinical laboratory scientist, has been teaching at Augusta Public Schools for five years, embracing her passion for science with students. She hopes to inspire them to appreciate nature and the living world around them. With her husband and four children, they cheer on their kids' activities and enjoy skiing across Montana (the goal is to ski every hill in Montana together one day). In addition, Megan is a photographer and loves to hike in her down time.
Leanna Merja
7-12 Mathematics
15 years experience
Leanna is a Montana native who is excited to bring her experience and knowledge to Augusta Schools. She loves small town life and Montana.
Kezia Allen
K-12 Music & Extracurricular
six years experience
Kezia is an Augusta native that has a great love for music and is excited to bring music back to Augusta Schools. Kezia also coaches junior high volleyball and high school girls basketball, as she has a extreme love for sports. She has three little girls and on her free time enjoys hiking, gardening and going on adventures with her girls. She also loves going to sporting events of any kind as she loves competition. Kezia chose Augusta because she believes its the best small town in the west with a fabulous community and so much potential for such great things!
Shayna Dellwo
Preschool
15+ years experience
Shayna is an Augusta native that is taking over our part-time preschool program here at Augusta schools. You'll also find Shayna at her family bar, the Buckhorn Bar, a town staple serving up some of the most delicious drinks and food in town. Shayna has a great background in preschool with many years at a hands on Montessori school. Shayna chooses Augusta because there is no town quite like it in Montana.
Donna Morgan
Title 1 Coordinator
26 years experience
A native of Boston, Donna has worked at Augusta Public Schools since 1998. She finds immense joy in supporting students on their educational journeys. Donna's dedication extends beyond teaching; she has stepped in for janitorial and cooking duties when needed and currently serves as the licensed boiler operator for Augusta Schools. Outside of work, Donna's interests include horses and she has volunteered as an EMT for over 20 years.
Ellen Ginther
K-12 Title Aid
Nine years experience
Ellen has dedicated nine years to serving as a classroom title aide in Augusta, relishing the diversity of grade levels and celebrating student successes. Alongside her work, she balances the role of being a mother to three teenage boys. During her leisure time, Ellen finds fulfillment in assisting on the family farm/ranch, nurturing her garden and pursuing her passion for sewing.
Kim Lee
Head Cook
Three years experience
Kim was born in Missoula and raised on a small farm in Stevensville. Growing up, Kim learned food just tastes better from scratch! Kim truly enjoys her role as the cook and loves all the kids. When she is not whipping up meals at the school, she enjoys gardening, hiking, horseback riding and her Old English sheepdogs.
Chloe Louws
Assistant Cook
Three years experience
Chloe has been cooking at Augusta Public Schools since 2024. She has always loved cooking and finds great joy in helping provide meals for the kids at school. Chloe loves to spend time with her family, husband Brandon and three daughters, camping, hiking and traveling.
Ariana Alarcon
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Preschool Aid
Four years experience
Ariana has been helping in the preschool for the past four years. She loves working with pre-K children, as they always come to school full of joy. In her free time, Ariana enjoys spending time with her family.
Maria Alarcon
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Janitor
15 years experience
Maria has been working as a janitor at Augusta Public Schools since 2010. She is a hard worker and strives to keep the school clean and in good working order, ensuring a safe and clean environment for both teachers and students. The students love seeing her each day and say “hola!” in the halls. She enjoys spending time with her family, many grandchildren and cooking delicious meals.
Augusta Coaches
Augusta Public Schools has tremendous coaches and leaders. Feel free to reach out to them with any questions or fill out an application if you're interested in coaching in upcoming seasons.