MEA proudly hosted a pinning ceremony last Thursday to honor our newly certified and recertified National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs). National Board Certification is highly respected in education, and MEA supports members with free candidate workshops.
Keynote Speaker Susan O’Brien (NBCT) shared her journey, initially pursuing certification as a resume builder but finding it transformed her teaching. She became more reflective and intentional, excited to connect with students and foster their leadership in learning.
We thank facilitators Heidi Goodwin (NBCT) and Jennifer Dorman (NBCT), and speakers Associate Commissioner of Education Chelsea Fortin, MEA President Jesse Hargrove, and Susan O’Brien.
MEA members who are newly certified:
| Teacher | School |
|---|---|
| Colleen Shink | Reeds Brook Middle School |
| Heather White | Vinalhaven School |
| Sarah Gray | Mabel I. Wilson School |
| William Trevaskis | Vinalhaven School |
| Elizabeth Follansbee | Dora L. Small School |
| Kathryn Foran | Leroy H. Smith School |
| Patrick Martin | Poland Regional High School |
| Mariko Haskell-Brown | Hampden Academy |
| Lysha Chamberlain | Lawrence Jr. High School |
| Jason Cote | Thornton Academy |
| Leslie Dalton | Great Salt Bay Community School |
| Mary Bryce | Oxford Hills Middle School |
| Jessie Toohey | Lake Region High School |
MEA members who are recertified:
| Teacher | School |
|---|---|
| Jessica Archer | Orono Middle School |
| Vicki Bailey | Earl C. McGraw School |
| Karen Beckler | Maranacook Community School |
| Breeanne Candland | Morse High School |
| Rebbecca Dodge | Greely Middle School |
| Jennie Driscoll | Brunswick High School |
| Linda Lacasse | Lisbon Community School |
| Patricia Mackinnon | Lewiston High School |
| Matthew Madore | George B. Weatherbee School |
| Angela McLaughlin | ASA C. Adams School |
| Ruth Poland | Mt. Desert Island High School |
| Rebecca Sanborn | North Berwick Primary |
| Lacey Todd | Mountain Valley Middle School |
| Audrey Bracciodieta | George B. Weatherbee School |
| Eva Rodd | Portland Arts & Technology High School |
| Kaitlin Woodbury | Dike-Newell School |
For more information on National Board Certification, contact Mallory Cook.
