If you have questions about career and technical education (CTE, formerly known as vocational education) at the high school level, contact a member of the Maine Department of Education's CTE team.
Dwight A. Littlefield
Director
207-441-8927
dwight.a.littlefield@maine.gov
Job responsibilities include: CTE legislation, CTE oversight, State Board liaison, State Workforce Investment Board liaison, Federal and State grant coordinator, regulations support, CTE ARP funding - RFA project management, including grant application review, approval, and accountability.
Margaret Harvey
CTE Consultant, Middle School Programs
207-624-6739
margaret.harvey@maine.gov
Job responsibilities include: Middle School CTE
Shawn Lagasse
CTE Consultant, Education Specialist III
207-624-6743
shawn.lagasse@maine.gov
Job responsibilities include: Data collection and reporting including Synergy (CTE section) and FAUPL, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, CTE CSR facilities, new program approval
Emily Doughty
CTE Consultant, Education Specialist III
207-592-0314
emily.doughty@maine.gov
Job responsibilities include: Agriculture and Natural Resources Specialist, FFA Liaison, regional calendar
Danielle Despins
CTE Consultant, Education Specialist III
207-592-1448
danielle.r.despins@maine.gov
Job responsibilities include: Methods of administration, comprehensive school reviews, special populations and gender equity coordinator
Joseph W. Haney
CTE Consultant, Education Specialist III
207-592-0630
joseph.w.haney@maine.gov
Job responsibilities include: Career and education development, CTE articulation, programs of study, new program approval, Technical skills standards and assessments, pre-apprenticeship liaison