Student Board
The MEF invites two students annually from each MCPS High School to serve on the established Student Board.
How to Join
In their role as MEF student board members, students interact with businesses, the media and our governing board. MEF is very proud of the exceptional work accomplished by the MEF Student Board. If you are interested in serving on the Student Board, please complete the following application: “Student Board Application”.
About the Student Board
The Missoula Education Foundation believes in the value of educational opportunities that extend beyond the classroom walls. We also believe students are vital beneficiaries of and stakeholders in our mission. Taking action on our belief we established the Missoula Education Foundation Student Board in January 2012. MEF invited students from each MCPS High School to serve on the newly established MEF Student Board. Initially, this board developed a process and set criteria for selecting and honoring an exceptional high school teacher. Since then, the MEF Student Board has awarded exceptional teacher awards at the elementary, middle and high school levels.
In their role as MEF Student Board members, students interact with businesses, the media and the governing board of MEF. MEF is very proud of the exceptional work accomplished by the MEF Student Board. Contributions to the student board fund teacher awards and school improvement projects generated by the student board.
Meet the Student Board
- Faith You, President – Hellgate
Jaxon Mund
- Jaxon Mund – Hellgate
- Jaxon is from Missoula, MT, and he is a Student Board Co-Chair. Jaxon has been on the Board for two years, and loves seeing the impact the Boards work has done on the schools. Jaxon loves to backpack and hike whenever he can.
- Leo Westenfelder, student board co-chair – Hellgate
- Leo Westenfelder is from Missoula, MT, and is one of the Student Board Co-Chairs. This is his second year on the Board. Leo’s favorite part of being on the student board is getting to meet new people and interact with educators in all grade levels. Leo loves to do anything outside in his free time.
Emily Frank
- Emily Frank, student board member –
- Emily was born in Billings, Montana, but has been in Missoula for eight years. This is Emily’s first year on the student board, and she loves how collaborative everyone is with each other. Emily loves to be outside and enjoys hiking and camping.