The organization received approximately 300 nominations from all over the state. Out of the many teachers who participated in the rigorous selection project, these 16 are the winners.

Aroostook

Michael McCartney, Maine School of Science and Mathematics

Androscoggin

Michael Hayashida, Poland Regional High School

Cumberland

Morgan Cuthbert, Harrison Middle School, Yarmouth

Franklin

Selina Warren, Kingfield Elementary School

Hancock

Rebecca Tapley, Brooklin Elementary School

Kennebec

Andrew Forster, Messalonskee High School, Oakland

Knox

Beth Heidemann, Cushing Community School

Lincoln

Erika Atkinson, Dresden Elementary School

Oxford

Joseph Cummings, Oxford Hills Middle School

Penobscot

Cherrie MacInnes, Brewer Community School

Sagadahoc

Lawrence Kovacs, Bath Middle School

Somerset

Tamara Ranger, Skowhegan Area Middle School

Waldo

Kristen Kelley, Islesboro Central School

Washington

Jane Andrews, Princeton Elementary

York

Pamela Starkey, Marshwood Great Works School, So. Berwick

To find out more, visit the Educate Maine website at www.educatemaine.org.