Jesse Kaye-Schiess

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Jesse Kaye-Schiess

Jesse Kaye-Schiess Lecturer in Kinesiology and Physical Education
Academic Advisor
jesse.kayeschiess@maine.edu
207.581.2440

123 Lengyel Hall
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469-5749

Bio: Jesse Kaye-Schiess has been involved with the University of Maine as a student, graduate student and adjunct faculty member for more than a decade. The institution has provided him with opportunities to achieve his personal and professional goals of creating a difference in peoples lives. Through his education, Jesse has learned the value of hard work and perseverance. Work hard, be kind, and follow your dreams. He is also involved with the Maine Youth Fish and Game Association, promoting youth leadership through adventure education, the Bonny Eagle Middle School Pathfinders program, providing youth leadership through adventure education for 7th and 8th grade students. Jesse has also been a substitute teacher in the MSAD 6 district.

Education
M.Ed. in Kinesiology and Physical Education, 2016, University of Maine
B.S., 2012, University of Maine

Courses taught at UMaine

LDR 100: Foundations of Leadership
KPE 271: History and Philosophy of Kinesiology and Physical Education
KPE 425: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
EHD 498: Student Teaching Seminar
EHD 499: Student Teaching Supervision

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