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"On Failing Gloriously....."

May 11, 2018 - Kaitlin Young's Google for Education video released

Google for Education released a video with our 2018 Maine Teacher of the Year on its YouTube channel today. As part of CCSSO’s partnership with Google for Education, they filmed interviews with each State Teacher of the Year in February and are gradually releasing these videos over the next year, beginning during Teacher Appreciation Week. The following are link is to Kaitlin Young's video on YouTube entitled 'On failing gloriously....' We also have posted it on our social media channels… READ MORE

2018 County Teachers of the Year Announced

May 11, 2018

Maine's 16 County Teachers of the Year Announced!

2014 County Teacher of the Year and 2015 State Finalist recognized by American Red Cross for saving co-worker's life

March 25, 2018

Sarah Reynolds, 2014 Franklin CTOY and 2015 Maine State Finalist was honored by American Red Cross. Read the full article in the Sun Journal here: http://www.sunjournal.com/farmington-teachers-honored-for-saving-colleagues-life/#.WrYmqn08Qkk.facebook READ MORE

2018 Maine Teacher of the Year featured in Maine Educator Magazine

March 13, 2018

2018 Maine Teacher of the Year Kaitlin Young featured in the February edition of Maine Educator Magazine. Her photo was also on the magazine's cover. The full publication can be found here. Follow this link to read the article. Thank you Maine Education Association for highlighting arts education and our MTOY! READ MORE

317 Nominations received for 2018 County Teacher of the Year

February 12, 2018

The nominations for 2018 County Teachers of the Year are in and we are proud to report 317 total nominations (265 unique). Teachers from all 16 counties were nominated. Thank you to all who nominated a teacher!

A Visit with 1972 Maine Teacher of the Year Mrs. Todd

February 12, 2018

We recently sat down for an interview with Marilyn Todd, 1972 Maine Teacher of the Year.

Nominations open today for county teacher of the year

January 05, 2018 - Nominate a teacher now!

Whether you’re a student who’s learned from a great teacher, a colleague, a parent, or an interested member of the community, here’s your chance to recognize one of Maine’s classroom stars. WHO CAN NOMINATE? Teachers can be nominated by a student, co-worker, administrator, school or district committee, friend or family member. To be considered for the award and continue on with the TOY process, teacher candidates must submit written material to a Review Panel. WHEN CAN I… READ MORE

2018 Maine Teacher of the Year Announced

October 26, 2017 - Kaitlin Young, SeDoMoCha Elementary and Middle School Teacher named Maine Teacher of the Year

Kaitlin Young, SeDoMoCha Elementary and Middle School music educator named 2018 Maine Teacher of the Year. Her year of service begins Jan. 1, 2018.

2017 County Teachers of the Year celebrated at State House

May 12, 2017

Celebrating 2017 County Teachers of the Year READ MORE

2017 Maine County Teachers of the Year Announced

May 12, 2017

Families, friends, colleagues and legislators were on hand at the State House Hall of Flags to celebrate the 2017 County Teachers of the Year.