Education Team

ML began working at Intermountain in the school and quickly moved into a direct care role.  She has held many roles at Intermountain including educator, counselor, supervisor, trainer, admissions, operations, and principal. She also worked as a school district behavior specialist for a number of years, training educators and administrators in effective behavior management interventions and response to intervention. ML returned to Intermountain in 2014 as a trainer, and then moved into Admissions. She then moved into Operations and, after 5 years in that role, she is now the Director of Education Services.  ML is a Montana native who enjoys the myriad of activities Montana’s playground offers. Intermountain employee since 1996.

Kathleen started as a Special Education Teacher at Intermountain in 2013. She previously taught in Washington state, and California. She enjoys exploring the gravel roads of Montana on her bicycle, playing the violin, gardening, and quilting. She has 2 children, 5 grandchildren, a dog, 2 cats, and 2 birds. Intermountain Employee since 2013.

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Sarah received her degree in vocal music education from the University of Idaho in 2009.  She has taught music in Kansas, South Dakota, and is excited to have returned to her hometown of Helena in 2014.  Outside of her work at Intermountain, she currently serves as director to the local Ironhorse Youth Chorus and enjoys teaching private voice and piano lessons from ages 8-70. In addition to teaching, Sarah has served as a music director for various churches, and as an adjudicator, accompanist, and chair for many festivals.  She is often featured as a soprano soloist and enjoys performing as a contemporary musician. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys hiking, kayaking, and playing with her dog, Grandma.  Intermountain employee since 2019.  

Caitlin Budde completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Carroll College with a Minor in Human Animal Bond (Equine Track) in 2011. After graduation she worked as a direct care staff at Intermountain’s Residential Campus. In 2016 she received her Master's in Social Work from Walla Wall University. Cait has primarily worked with children and families in therapeutic youth home settings but also has experience working with adults in crisis. She is a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and Equine Specialist with PATH Int. Cait has training in providing Equine-Assisted Mental Health as well as trauma informed relational-based therapies. Cait is passionate about helping children and families find hope and healing. Intermountain employee since 2012.