Featured Initiatives
The Maine Coalition for Excellence in Education is embarking on a new initiative...a ‘call to action campaign’ that will engage the broader community in committing to an education system that has the components to pave the way for all students to be successful and prepared for the 21st century and to ensure the QUALITY EDUCATION is recognized as a key economic lever for Maine's prosperity. Click on Education is Job 1 to learn more or contact our office to share your thoughts or find out how to get involved. catioEd
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Teacher and Educator Hall of Fame. We work closely with Unum, the Portland Pirates and Portland SeaDogs to honor and recognize Maine's educators.
Friday June 10, 2011
2011 Teacher Hall of Fame
Starting 9
Honorees include:
- Shelly Moody, 2011 Maine Teacher of the Year will serve as "team manager", Williams Elementary School, Oakland
- Jane Jameson, Riverton Elementary School, Portland
- Cathy Dodge, Park Ave. Elementary School, Auburn
- Gail Martin, Saccarappa Elementary School, Westbrook
- Debbie Gray, Wiscasset Middle School
- Kristen Hobbs, Noble Middle School/Knowlton School, Berwick
- Lynn Ouellette, Dr. Levesque Elementary School, Frenchville
- Jennifer Major, South Portland High School
- Gerry St. Denis, Region Ten Technical High School, Brunswick
- Robyn Fink, South Portland High School
The Unum Educators’ Hall of Fame “Starting 6” are:
- Mary Deschenes – Montello Elementary School, Lewiston
- Tammy Campbell – Glenburn Elementary School, Glenburn
- Pat Suomi – SeDoMoCha Middle School, Dover-Foxcroft
- Susie Bryand – SeDoMoCha Middle School, Dover-Foxcroft
- Melanie White – Williams Middle School, Oakland
- Jennifer England – Noble High School, North Berwick
Also inducted on this night are the administrators that have received awards in the areas mentioned below. Congratulations to these administrators!
The Outstanding Administrators that will be named to the Hall of Fame are as follows:
- 2010 Superintendent of the Year: Bob Bouchard, Damariscotta School Department, Damariscotta
- 2010 Elementary Principal of the Year: Dianne Helprin, Pemetic Elementary, Southwest Harbor
- 2010 Middle School Principal of the Year: Michael McCarthy, King Middle School, Portland
Unum and the Pirates are teaming up again to recognize, honor and celebrate the good work of Maine teachers.
Please nominate an teacher in your school or district who has made an extraordinary difference in the lives of your students and the quality of your school.
Three teachers in each grade span: K-4, 5-8, and 9-12 will be selected.
These nine teachers will receive a personal check for $500, a personalized Pirates uniform top, game tickets for eight, overnight accommodations for those who live more than two hours from Portland and the opportunity to participate in Unum’s on-field ceremony!
The nomination form is here 2011 Starting 9 Nomination form
The 2011 Starting 6 and Outstanding Administrators!
THE Plaque Awarded to the Inductees
UNUM Face off 2011
2009 Starting 6
2007 Maine Teacher of the Year Brittany Ray poses with Boston Red Sox legend, JOHNNY PESKY and Unum Senior Vice President of Group Underwriting, CHRIS JEROME.
2007 Maine Teachers' Hall of Fame
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Marge Medd, UMS Trustee and the 2007 Education Leadership Award recipient,, presents Peter Geiger with the 2009 MCEE Education Leadership Award
Issues Breakfast Series
The MCEE Issues Breakfast series are led by Coalition members who have experience with the particular topic. The objectives of the breakfasts are designed to better inform members of the issues and better leverage the knowledge and expertise of our members on the issues
Annual Legislative Issues Breakfast
MCEE and the Compact for Higher Education co-host an annual Education Issues Breakfast forum for members of the Maine Legislature. This event provides an opportunity for the Boards of the 'Coalition and the Compact' to meet and discuss our goals and priorities with the legislators.
We shared our plans for a statewide ‘call to action campaign’ that will engage the broader community in committing to an education system that has the components to pave the way for all students to be successful and prepared for the 21st century ....here are some of the comments:
“This is the first time this session we’ve talked about students and student outcomes.” – Legislative leader, February 2009 MCEE Legislative Breakfast
“It is so easy to forget about education with all the other issues we’re dealing with.” – Legislative leader, February 2009 MCEE Legislative Breakfast
“Keep up your important work; the impacts of these efforts are realized a decade or more after the fact.” – Legislative leader, February 2009 MCEE Legislative Breakfast
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Celebrating Leadership In Education!
Each year the Maine Coalition for Excellence in Education recognizes outstanding leadership in education. This signature event started in 1998, continues to grow in importance for the Coalition and for the exemplary educators whom we honor. Our Board members believe that more needs to be done to honor and celebrate those educators who bring the best to the Maine classrooms.
In addition to the educators, MCEE recognizes Maine businesses, groups and/or individuals who demonstrate LEADERSHIP in education. The 2007 Education Leadership Awards were presented to: UNUM (business); The Committee of Four (Sen. Peggy Rotundo, Sen. Karl Turner, Rep. Sawin Millett and Rep. Emily Cain) group; and Marge Medd (individual)
 
Peter Geiger, Sen. Rotundo, Sen. Turner Peter Geiger, Kevin McCarthy (Unum)
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Stakeholder engagement
Sometimes referred to as our "Road Trip", these treks around the state extend MCEE outreach to business, education, community and parent leaders and provide an opportunity for our members to gain a better understanding of the regional issues.
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