Joe Hennessey, 2019 Maine Teacher of the Year

December 17, 2019 - A year in review..An open letter written by Maine’s 2019 Teacher of the Year Joe Hennessey.

 To my fellow colleagues, educators of all levels, and community members throughout the state:What follows is an open letter to you which originates from a place of profound gratitude. It has been my sincere pleasure and honor to represent our profession and its schools as the 2019 Maine Teacher of the Year, and I hope that I have fulfilled that charge acceptably. Eighteen months ago, my principal nominated me for a recognition which many of our colleagues would have been unable to accept… READ MORE

2020 Maine Teacher of the Year Announced

October 10, 2019 - Heather Whitaker, Gorham Middle School

In an all-school assembly today at Gorham Middle School, the Maine Department of Education and Educate Maine named alternative education teacher Heather Whitaker Maine’s 2020 Teacher of the Year.During her 18-year teaching career at Gorham Middle School, Heather has been a true advocate for combining learning opportunities with the needs of the community. She started her school’s garden, which donates over 800 pounds of produce for the local food pantry each year. She also was a… READ MORE

"On Failing Gloriously....."

May 11, 2018 - Kaitlin Young's Google for Education video released

Google for Education released a video with our 2018 Maine Teacher of the Year on its YouTube channel today. As part of CCSSO’s partnership with Google for Education, they filmed interviews with each State Teacher of the Year in February and are gradually releasing these videos over the next year, beginning during Teacher Appreciation Week. The following are link is to Kaitlin Young's video on YouTube entitled 'On failing gloriously....' We also have posted it on our social media… READ MORE

2018 County Teachers of the Year Announced

May 11, 2018

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2014 County Teacher of the Year and 2015 State Finalist recognized by American Red Cross for saving co-worker's life

March 25, 2018

Sarah Reynolds, 2014 Franklin CTOY and 2015 Maine State Finalist was honored by American Red Cross. Read the full article in the Sun Journal here: http://www.sunjournal.com/farmington-teachers-honored-for-saving-colleagues-life/#.WrYmqn08Qkk.facebook  READ MORE

2018 Maine Teacher of the Year featured in Maine Educator Magazine

March 13, 2018

2018 Maine Teacher of the Year Kaitlin Young featured in the February edition of Maine Educator Magazine. Her photo was also on the magazine's cover. The full publication can be found here.Follow this link to read the article. Thank you Maine Education Association for highlighting arts education and our MTOY! READ MORE

317 Nominations received for 2018 County Teacher of the Year

February 12, 2018

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A Visit with 1972 Maine Teacher of the Year Mrs. Todd

February 12, 2018

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Nominations open today for county teacher of the year

January 05, 2018 - Nominate a teacher now!

Whether you’re a student who’s learned from a great teacher, a colleague, a parent, or an interested member of the community, here’s your chance to recognize one of Maine’s classroom stars.WHO CAN NOMINATE?Teachers can be nominated by a student, co-worker, administrator, school or district committee, friend or family member. To be considered for the award and continue on with the TOY process, teacher candidates must submit written material to a Review… READ MORE

2018 Maine Teacher of the Year Announced

October 26, 2017 - Kaitlin Young, SeDoMoCha Elementary and Middle School Teacher named Maine Teacher of the Year

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