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Maine Teacher of the Year

The Maine Teacher of the Year is an outstanding teacher who best represents the thousands of excellent educators in Maine. She or he serves as an advocate for the teaching profession, education and students.

All Maine certified K-12 teachers are eligible to be nominated, from private schools as well as public schools. Any teacher, parent, student, or community member may nominate a teacher by contacting the building principal who then convenes a committee to complete the nomination papers.

2008 Teacher of the Year: Martin McKeon

Martin McKeon, 2008 Teacher of the Year


Sanford High School
Grade: 9, History
Principal: Allan Young
Superintendent: John Turcotte

A freshman history teacher, Mr. McKeon is responsible for formulating the minds of our youngest students. One former student expressed his thoughts about him, “Mr. McKeon’s incredible personality, his constant zeal for greatness, and his amazing ability to educate students on life skills are exactly the qualities that make him a stellar teacher. I would not be the hardworking honors student that I am today if he had not shown me the path to success in academics, and more importantly in life.” Mr. McKeon teaches content but more importantly he teaches principled integrity. Mr. McKeon’s principled integrity is not only a personal characteristic, but is his gift to his students.

Hall of Flags Celebration honoring the 2009 Teacher of the Year Nominees

Michelle Gagne, of Sherwood Heights School in Auburn, receives a Certificate of Recognition from Governor John Baldacci and Commissioner Susan Gendron.

Michelle Gagne, of Sherwood Heights School in Auburn, receives a Certificate of Recognition from Governor John Baldacci and Commissioner Susan Gendron.

 

2009 Teacher of the Year Nominees

2008-2009 Calendar of Events

Frequently Asked Questions - Word - Adobe

Previous Teachers of the Year - A list of Maine Teachers of the Year from 1958 to the present.

Website developed by Brittany Ray, 2007 Maine Teacher of the Year

 

2009 Teacher of the Year Informational Letter (contains links to nomination form and calendar of events)

2009 Nomination form - Word - Adobe

Sample 2009 Nomination form (Word) - This file gives an example of a properly completed nomination form.

 

Contact Jennifer Pooler at the Department of Education (624-6638) if you have additional questions.