We talked to educators across the state about how we grow, strengthen and diversify Maine's educator workforce.
Here's what they had to say:
Educator Forum Report and Recommendations
We'd love to hear from you.
Contact us for more information or to set up an informational session. Let's build the Teach Maine Center together!
Jodi Mezzanotte
Jon Delorme
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An initiative of Educate Maine, the Teach Maine Center serves to advance, strengthen, and promote a vibrant educator workforce in Maine through innovative programming, professional learning, leadership development, community building, and advocacy developed by teachers and for teachers.
Learn more about the Teach Maine Center and Being a Teacher in Maine:
Be a Teacher in Maine Campaign
Maine's Educator Workforce Snapshot
Educate Maine Staff
Jodi Mezzanotte
Director, Educator Engagement
Jonathan Delorme
Program Manager, Educator Engagement
Educator Design Team
Eric Brown
Community and Civic Engagement Coordinator, Kennebec Valley Community College
Miranda Engstrom
Reading Recovery, Title I and Gifted and Talented Teacher, Lamoine Consolidated School
2023 Hancock Teacher of the Year
Melissa Guerrette 
Karen MacDonald
2014 Maine Teacher of the Year
Dawn McLaughlin
Elementary Health and Physical Education, Milo/Brownville/Marion C. Cook
2023 Piscataquis County Teacher of the Year
Connie Russell
NBCT
Pre-K Teacher, Geiger Elementary School, Lewiston
2018 Cumberland County Teacher of the Year
Heather Whitaker
Alternative Education Teacher, Gorham Middle School
2020 Maine Teacher of the Year
Teach Maine Center and Partner Professional Development Calendar
Learn about professional development opportunities for Maine educators by the Center and our partners.
Sign Up Now! Registration is now OPEN for ElevateED, one great conference, two fabulous events. July 29-31, Waterville.
It's all happening at Thomas College. The Maine DOE Annual Summit on Day 1 (July 29) is tailored to meet the needs of Maine’s education workforce, including school staff, educators, school safety professionals, and building and instructional leaders.
The Every Teacher a Leader Conference on Days 2 and 3 (July 30 and 31) features teacher-led sessions designed specifically for classroom teachers.
Individuals interested in attending may register for one or both ElevatED opportunities. Please note that spots are limited and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
To learn more and register for either or both conferences, go here
To register for accommodations on campus, go here
The Teach Maine Center Advisory Board is made up of Maine education, business, civic, and nonprofit leaders and exists to advise, support, and ensure the sustainability of the Teach Maine Center over time.
Teach Maine Center Advisory Board Members and Bios
Teach Maine Center Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
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