Education and Human Development

Advising Center - Meet the Advisors

Hi, I am Erin Straine, Coordinator of Academic Advising and Student Services at the College of Education and Human Development. Prior to coming to the Advising Center I taught 6th grade science in South Carolina and then moved to Maine to obtain my master’s degree in Higher Education at UMaine.  I am originally from Ohio where I completed my undergraduate degree in education at Ohio University. I consider Maine to be my new home and have loved living in this beautiful state.  I love traveling, the outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.

Greetings!  My name is C.J. and I am one of your Academic Advisors for this year.  I am happy to assist you in any way that I can.  Maine is my home and I am glad to be back after several years away.  I received my Bachelor’s in Music Education from Florida State University in 2007 and then spent the next four years as an officer in the Marine Corps.  I came to UMaine in January 2012 shortly after leaving active duty and am working towards a M.Ed. in School Counseling.  I enjoy spending time with my growing family, music (classical, jazz, oldies), and outdoor activities -hiking, hunting, and fishing.

Welcome to the Advising Center.  My name is Cassandra Robinson and I am an Academic Advisor here in the College of Education.  My job is to help you through your first years here at the University.

I graduated from UMaine in 2012 with my degree in elementary education.  I am now a graduate student, pursuing a degree in special education.  I was born and raised in Maine and I plan to continue living and teaching in Maine when I’m done with my graduate degree.  My dream is to teach in an elementary school in a special education classroom or in grades 2-4.

In my spare time I love spend time with friends and to dance.  This year marks my 15th year of dance.  As a grad student I will continue to be apart of the Dance and Tap Club here on campus.  I am also a member of Kappa Delta Pi, the Educational Honor Society here at UMaine.  During the year I spend time volunteering for Camp Sunshine, a camp for children with life threatening illnesses.

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