SKC student Jane Dempsey receives scholarship

News from Linda Bone, P.E.O Chapter CA chair of JHH Scholarship

POLSON — P.E.O. Chapter CA received notification of their candidate, Jade Dempsey being selected for the 2023-2024 Jane Hammer Holmgren Scholarship (JHHS).

The scholarship recognizes an outstanding Montana Women who is pursuing a degree in elementary education. It was established in 1996 and given in memory of Jane Hammer Hologram of Kalispell, who passed away after a long difficult battle with cancer. Jane was only 39 years old with two young children and a promising life ahead of her.

A P.E.O. chapter may nominate a candidate who has completed at least two years of college in pursuing a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree’ or post-graduate work in elementary education and upon completion will be working with students rather than administration.

Jade, who lives in Ronan completed her junior year at Salish Kootenai College and plans to graduate in June 2024 with a degree in Elementary Education. She has a 3.8 GPA and has been on the Dean’s list and President’s list every quarter while attending

SKC. She is a first- descendent of two tribes, Lakota and Salish.

Jade believes that every teacher needs to move forward using technology and learn how to incorporate it into their classroom. She also feels that teachers and parents need to talk to their children about safety on the internet by having open communication with students and their guardians. She is looking forward to providing a safe, trusting environment where children feel comfortable and can come to her at any time. Jade is looking forward to putting her entire self into her students. She has been known to be the