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.