UMaine alumna Throckmorton named Maine Teacher of the Year finalist
University of Maine College of Education and Human Development alumna Emilie Throckmorton has been named a finalist for 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year. Throckmorton, an English language arts teacher at Bangor High School, holds both a Master of Education and a Certificate of Advanced Study degree in literacy education from the university. She was named 2024 Penobscot County Teacher of the Year earlier this year.
According to a news release from the Maine Department of Education: “Throckmorton connects with and motivates students at all levels of academic success and prides herself on creating a classroom environment that fosters inclusion and belonging. Using a student-centered approach and focusing on choice, Throckmorton believes strongly in helping all students find a love for reading and cultivating a voice in writing. Outside of the classroom, Throckmorton works closely with students by advising the LGBTQ+ kids in Q+ Club, and has been the advisor for the school’s literary magazine Mosaic for over 20 years. She has also served as a Class Council advisor, a Graduation Coach, a member of the Student Support Team, and the coordinator of the school-wide Poetry Out Loud contest. Throckmorton is passionate about mental health awareness and how teachers can support students by normalizing discussion about mental health in the classroom.”