The recipients of this year’s University of Maine College of Education and Human Development faculty and staff awards were announced at a college-wide meeting on Friday, April 21.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Natalie McCarthy of Lincoln, Maine is the 2023 Outstanding Student in Elementary Education in the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development.
Julia Feid of North Attleboro, Massachusetts is the 2023 Outstanding Student in Kinesiology and Physical Education, Teaching and Coaching Concentration.
Tara Flubacher of Winter Harbor, Maine is the 2023 Outstanding Student in Kinesiology and Physical Education, Exercise Science concentration in the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development.
