Faculty & Staff

Maine Teachers & Faculty Serve Students, Families & Community

MeANS teachers and staff are some of the most committed, caring and engaged Maine teachers around. They work with very small class sizes, giving attention to individual students on campus and during home visits.

Campus

MeANS StaffEmail Position
Matthew Newbergmnewberg@maineacademy.orgHead of School
Patrick Henyanphenyan@maineacademy.orgAssistant Head of School
Evan Colemanecoleman@maineacademy.orgDirector of Curriculum and Instruction
Elise Guddeegudde@maineacademy.org9/10 Science Teacher
Kasey Carrierkcarrier@maineacademy.org9/10 Math Teacher
Jim Poindexterjpoindexter@maineacademy.org9/10 English Teacher
Kelsi Fortinkfortin@maineacademy.org9/10 Social Studies Teacher
Rand Smithrsmith@maineacademy.org11/12 Science Teacher
Vincent Russelvrussell@maineacademy.org11/12  Social Studies Teacher
Jill Leejlee@maineacademy.org11/12 Math Teacher
Frank Parrinellofparrinello@maineacademy.org11/12 English Teacher
Jeff Chasejchase@maineacademy.orgAgricultural Specialist
Isabelle Kingiking@maineacademy.orgTitle I ELA Teacher
Mary Littlefieldmlittlefield@maineacademy.orgSE ELA Teacher
Shawn Fanjoysfanjoy@maineacademy.orgSE Math Teacher
Sonja Herseyshersey@maineacademy.orgSE Ed Tech
Zeke Chapmanzchapman@maineacademy.org11/12 Ed. Tech.
Grace Hilmerghilmer@maineacademy.orgSchool Social Worker
Joyce Ryanjryan@maineacademy.orgOffice Manager
Paula Taylorptaylor@maineacademy.orgTransportation Coordinator
Sean Getchellsgetchell@maineacademy.orgCustodian
Katrina Guptillkguptill@gwh.orgFood Service – Cafeteria
Eric Ciborowskieciborowski@gwh.orgIT Director
Ashley Hydeahyde@maineacademy.orgBusiness Manager
Danni Bestecoleman@maineacademy.orgAlumni Affairs and Admin Support
Bonnie Violettebviolette@maineacademy.orgDirector of Special Education
Jessica Mitchelljmitchell@maineacademy.orgSchool Nurse
Ann Ervinaervin@maineacademy.orgSchool Psychologist
Hannah Perryhperry@maineacademy.orgSchool Psychologist Intern
Gwyn Petersengpetersen@maineacademy.orgMarketing and Outreach Specialist
Tad Hagnerthagner@maineacademy.orgAgricultural Assistant

Threshold

Dennison, Beckyrdennison@maineacademy.orgDean of Threshold
Bickford, Mahlonmbickford@maineacademy.orgLead Teacher
Grant-Widen, Beckyrgrant@maineacademy.orgLead Teacher
Heifets, Solomonsheifets@maineacademy.orgLead Teacher
O’Toole, Ericaeotoole@maineacademy.orgLead Teacher
Rothschild, Anajrothschild@maineacademy.orgLead Teacher
Schott, Karinkschott@maineacademy.orgLead Teacher
Christiensen Fletcher, Calebcchristiensen@maineacademy.orgLead Teacher
Hewett, Katiekhewett@maineacademy.orgLead Teacher
Parisier, Emanueleparisier@maineacademy.orgThreshold Consultant