UMaine, UMM graduates among Maine’s 2023 County Teachers of the Year
Among the 2023 Maine County Teachers of the Year were five teachers with degrees from the University of Maine or the University of Maine at Machias.
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Yagmur Gunel: Outstanding Student in Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction
Yagmur Gunel is the recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Student in Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction Award from the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development.
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BDN shares profile of secondary education student Ben Campbell
The Bangor Daily News shared a UMaine News profile of Ben Campbell, a secondary education student and sixth-generation Black Bear who will graduate in May.
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Literacy nights highlight UMaine’s service to schools and families
The College of Education and Human Development has incorporated literacy nights at area schools into the curriculum for education majors for more than 20 years. It’s an opportunity for UMaine students taking their literacy methods courses to apply some of the knowledge and skills they have picked up in the classroom and to gain hands-on experience working with K–12 students and families.
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College of Education and Human Development holds 2023 Student Awards Ceremony
The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development held an in-person Student Awards Ceremony for the first time since 2019 on April 18 at Wells Conference Center.
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Jacob Mulligan: Aspiring teacher and coach gains leadership experience at UMaine
Jacob Mulligan is a junior majoring in kinesiology and physical education (KPE) with a concentration in teaching and coaching in the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development. Despite being a full-time student, he still finds time to volunteer with his old high school football team, working with defensive backs and wide receivers and helping the coaching staff break down film. He also helps coach the Noble wrestling team. In addition, he’s gained valuable experience as a substitute teacher at schools in North Berwick and nearby Dover, New Hampshire.
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Ben Campbell: Sixth-generation Black Bear holds up family traditions
Ben Campbell is part of the sixth generation University of Maine graduates from his family, whose Black Bear origins can be traced back to the earliest graduating class.
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Alexandria Fountain: Outstanding Student in Secondary Education
Alexandria (Alex) Fountain is the 2023 recipient of the Outstanding Student in Secondary Education Award from the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development.
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Natalie McCarthy: Outstanding Student in Elementary Education
Natalie McCarthy of Lincoln, Maine is the 2023 Outstanding Student in Elementary Education in the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development.
