Our Staff

Brycen Ek

Hi! I am excited to take on the role of Principal and PE Teacher at Dayton Elementary School! After spending 15 years in schools across Europe, South America and the U.S. Mountain West, I am thrilled to be home on Flathead Lake.  As we are here to support the Rollins, Dayton and Proctor  communities, we..

Annie Normandeau

I have wanted to be a teacher since my middle school art teacher encouraged me and helped me find my confidence. That confidence spread to all areas and changed my life. Inspiring students to think outside the box and be confident in their abilities is my desire. My husband and I met in high school...

Rachel McCullough

My name is Rachel McCullough. I started at Dayton as a paraprofessional in 2021, I quickly fell in love with the school, community, and students and knew this is where I wanted to be when I graduated with my bachelors degree in education in 2024. I love being in the Kindergarten-First grade classroom and teaching..

Taylor Maddy

Ever since I was a little girl I have always wanted to be a teacher, especially since both of my parents are teachers. I knew exactly what I wanted to do the rest of my life. I have always had a passion for working with children from nannying at a young age to finally being..

Carole Scheer

My journey to the classroom was unique and long but I am so glad to be where I belong! I grew up in Plains, Montana, but spent most of my adult life running summer camps in Washington state with my husband. When the opportunity to serve at a camp in Rollins came up we jumped..

Heather Buske

Lucia Lindell

I am looking forward to my third year of teaching at Dayton Elementary! It has been a fun change to become a librarian and guidance teacher after seven years of experience being a middle school classroom teacher. This opportunity in a small school setting with a close-knit community feels especially rewarding. I eagerly anticipate meeting..

Dolores Oberg

Hello My name is Dolores(Dee) Oberg I am a retired 20 year  Medical/Surgical Nurse from Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas, In July of 2017 I moved from Texas to Rollins, Montana I began working as the school nurse at Dayton in September of 2017 and thoroughly enjoy school nursing.

Melanie Mills

Hello! My name is Ms. Mills or Ms. Melanie, depending on the student. I originally moved to Montana from Idaho, where I was born and raised. I moved to the Flathead area nine years ago. My dream growing up involved me living on Flathead Lake and I am now living at the place I love,..

Janis Rafter

My name is “Ms. Jan” at Dayton School this year. I am a retired Special Education teacher with 24 years in Montana and 6 years in Ketchikan, Alaska. My husband Rick and I have 3 grown children who all enjoy recreating in the great outdoors of Montana. It is a joy to assist the teachers..

Jen Nelson

Christianna Koslosky