Support Susie!

Support Susie for Superintendent

Contribute the max amount

Bring Education Back to the Basics

Honor Families AND Teachers

Ensure School Safety

Create Opportunities and Experiences for Montana Students

Meet Susie Hedalen!

Susie Hedalen is the Superintendent of Townsend School District and the Vice-Chair of the Montana Board of Public Education. She previously served as Deputy Superintendent for Montana Office of Public Instruction and has extensive experience working in the K-20 school systems throughout the state.

Susie’s work in the education field spans decades; she has worked as an educator and administrator in class C to AA schools across Montana and has collaborated with various Tribal Nations.

Susie understands school funding streams and is experienced in managing federal programs at the school and state levels. She is passionate about working with school administrators, educators, and students. Susie enjoys supporting children of all ages and understands the urgency for mental health awareness and prevention in Montana.

Susie graduated from Montana State University, Bozeman, with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, a Master’s in Educational Leadership, and a Certificate in Native American Studies. She currently resides with her husband, Derrick, in Townsend.



Endorsed by Governor Greg Gianforte

Endorsed by Attorney General Austin Knudsen

Endorsed by Congressman Ryan Zinke

Endorsed by Senator Steve Daines

Other endorsements:

Senate Majority Leader Steve Fitzpatrick

Senate Majority Whip Barry Usher

Senate Majority Whip Steve Hinebauch

Senator Dan Salomon

Senator Mark Noland

Senator Keith Regier

Speaker of the House Matt Regier

Majority Leader Sue Vinton

House Majority Whip Brandon Ler

Represenative Amy Regier

Representative Bob Phalen

Representative Jerry Schillinger

Representative Linda Rekston

Represenative Julie Dooling

Representative Jodee Etchart

General Paul Vallely

Tim Tharp, Richland County Superintendent of School

Michael Ziegler, Chairman, Glendive Unified School Board of Trustees

Montana Contractors Association

Helena Building Industry Association