Board of Directors

Loey Knapp is a retired Information Technology specialist with over thirty years of experience as a project manager for IBM, software designer for Kodaikanal International School, and associate CIO, then CIO at the University of Montana.

Her interest is in experiential learning and its application to computing and entrepreneurship. She is excited about the potential for the students who find that learning is about acquiring skills but also having fun in the process.

Scott Seibert has been an elementary teacher since 2004. He has taught almost every grade level from kindergarten to eighth grade. He loves watching students problem solve and the successes that come along the way.

He is currently teaching Computer Science at Stevensville Middle School to 6th, 7th and 8th graders and looks forward to working with your child and seeing the awesome things they create!

Annette Wagner spent 30 years working in hi-tech as a user interface designer. She has collected 21 patents working for companies like Apple Computer and Sun Microsystems. She currently runs a website design business and is a working artist.

In conjunction with the CyberMontana Initiative, she teaches classes using Rasberry Pi computers that explore cyber security and wiring projects.

Her intention is to creatively find ways to broaden the kinds of classes taught by Coding for Kids to reach more kids in the Bitterroot Valley.

Fran Schmitz is mom/stepmom to 7 children, of whom 5 have graduated from Stevensville High School, and a son who is a junior. She also runs a food program for children of our community, Stevi Food Program. She is very active in our school as a parent and volunteer.

Fran understands the importance of educational access to all children which is why she joined the Coding for Kids Board. Fran's goal as a board member is to foster Career and Technical Educational growth with our high school students, staff and administration.

Kate Kowal is the middle school librarian as well as the liaison between Coding for Kids and Stevensville Schools. Since her son started school 8 years ago she has been very active in his schools and communities - helping run book fairs, fundraisers, potlucks, and more. Kate has a Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Wellness from Arizona State University and is passionate about making sure all students have access to classes across the STEAM spectrum.

Kate's role with Coding for Kids is to promote and support the program within the school and the community. She also assists our teachers and students with anything they need to make the classes a success.