Dawn L. Sievers teaches seventh grade English and seventh through 12th grade Spanish and art at Power Schools in Power, Montana. In the past, her eclectic subject selection also included sixth grade English, fourth through sixth grade Spanish and academic intervention assistance. Working with other teachers and parents, she also spends countless hours tutoring after school. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English, with minors in Spanish and teaching art, at the University of Great Falls, now called the University of Providence, in Montana. In addition, she has numerous postgraduation credits in varied areas such as the Montana Writing Project, classroom management and pedagogy. Brain research as it applies to education, teaching writing, and art integration are passions of hers.  

This energetic and innovative teacher pushes students to see themselves as professional, capable members of society, no matter their age, ethnicity, family history or location. Her classroom expands beyond walls through field trips to museums, professional art shows and educational tours within the states and abroad. If her students cannot leave the walls of the school, she brings the culture to them through guest speakers. She strengthens bonds with colleagues, parents and the community by including them in educational travel and field trips and by teaching art integration, writing and adult education classes in the summer. She also collaborates with students, teachers and community members to annually host the Power Community Art Show. She is an integral part of Power Schools, as well as the community.