The Maine Department of Education's Student Cabinet is a group of students that meet quarterly with the Commissioner to discuss educational opportunities, improvements, and policy. The purpose of the Student Cabinet is to provide a forum for Maine students’ voices to be heard.
How to become a Student Cabinet Member
Student Cabinet members are selected through an application process in the fall of each year based on anticipated openings. Students grades 4 – 12 and first year of college can apply to be a member of the Student Cabinet.
Student Cabinet members are selected through an application process in the fall of each year based on anticipated openings. Students grades 4 – 12 and first year of college can apply to be a member of the Student Cabinet.
Application Review Process
Applications are reviewed by a team of Department staff, educators, and student representatives on the Maine State Board of Education. Selected applicants are chosen for their thoughtful responses to the open-ended questions on the application. The Department has the goal of appointing two students from each county in Maine based on the application pool.
Applications are reviewed by a team of Department staff, educators, and student representatives on the Maine State Board of Education. Selected applicants are chosen for their thoughtful responses to the open-ended questions on the application. The Department has the goal of appointing two students from each county in Maine based on the application pool.
2019/2020 Student Cabinet
Students from across Maine met with Maine Department of Education (DOE) Commissioner Pender Makin in Augusta for an all-day summit on December 20, 2019. Learn more about what happened at the 12/20/19 meeting.
Current Members:
Co-chairs: Jaylee Rice and Casey Maddock, Maine State Board of Education Student Representatives
| Name | County |
| Klara | Androscoggin |
| Cadence | Androscoggin |
| Nicholas | Aroostook |
| Damon | Aroostook |
| Fiona | Cumberland |
| Leela | Cumberland |
| Katelyn | Cumberland |
| Josh | Cumberland |
| Monica | Franklin |
| Mackenzie | Franklin |
| Sarah | Hancock |
| Avahnnah | Hancock |
| Rhayna | Kennebec |
| Cecilia | Kennebec |
| Emmett | Knox |
| Isaiah | Knox |
| Emma | Lincoln |
| Zaid | Lincoln |
| Alexi | Oxford |
| Connor | Oxford |
| Maya | Penobscot |
| Sam | Penobscot |
| Brooke | Piscataquis |
| Isabel | Sagadahoc |
| Madison | Sagadahoc |
| Savea | Somerset |
| Annabelle | Somerset |
| Gaby | Waldo |
| Stephanie | Waldo |
| Matthew | Washington |
| Sarah | York |
| William | York |
Contact:
Rachel Paling
Communications & Outreach Manager
rachel.paling@maine.gov
(207) 624-6717
Rachel Paling
Communications & Outreach Manager
rachel.paling@maine.gov
(207) 624-6717