Jo Swain
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A. University of Montana
M.S. Montana State University-Billings
Ed.D. and Administrator Endorsement, Montana State University-Bozeman
406.657.1046
Library A103
swainj@rocky.edu
Credentials
Montana elementary education K-8 teaching license Montana elementary principal license
Curriculum certification
Montana superintendent license
National Administrator Mentor certification.
Professional Organizations include Montana Association of Elementary and Middle School Principals, National Association of Elementary Principals. Developed a reading minor curriculum, which provides RMC students with the option of a K-12 Reading Specialist Endorsement. Montana Office of Public Instruction School Improvement team member for the state of Montana. National Administrator Mentor Certification from NOVA Southeastern University and NAESP. Currently part of the Schools of Promise initiative for OPI.
Courses Taught
Methods of Materials of Teaching Reading and Language Arts in the Elementary School
Standards, Assessment, and Instruction
Reading Clinic
Diagnostic Reading Assessment
Dimensions of Leadership I & II
Supervision of Personnel
Leadership Seminar
Foundations of Leadership
Leadership Capstone
Supervision of Superintendent Interns
How long have you worked at RMC?
Since Fall of 2004.
What is your favorite class to teach and why?
Assessment, because this is such an important part of quality classroom instruction.
What is on your iPod?
I don't have an iPod. I have an iPad and it has children's music on it for my granddaughter.
What are you currently reading?
Sarah's Key
What do you do outside of class?
Golf and travel.
What is your favorite getaway location
Some place warm . . . usually Palm Springs.
What is your favorite thing about RMC?
I love the small class size and truly getting the needs of the students.
What activities or campus organizations are you actively involved with?
Sports . . . attendance to watch students.
What is your most memorable moment interacting with an RMC student?
My most memorable moment is from a secondary education student who shifted to the elementary ranks and now is teaching 4th grade! This young man is thrilled to be having such a positive experience and is doing great things with kids!
