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
Jeff Chasejchase@maineacademy.orgAgricultural Specialist
Elise Guddeegudde@maineacademy.org9/10 Science Teacher
Rand Smithrsmith@maineacademy.org11/12 Science Teacher
Kasey Carrierkcarrier@maineacademy.org9/10 Math Teacher
Jill Leejlee@maineacademy.org11/12 Math Teacher
Jim Poindexterjpoindexter@maineacademy.org9/10 English Teacher
Frank Parrinellofparrinello@maineacademy.org11/12 English Teacher
Kelsi Fortinkfortin@maineacademy.org9/10 Social Studies Teacher
Vincent Russelvrussell@maineacademy.org11/12  Social Studies Teacher
Katie Hewettkhewett@maineacademy.org9/10 Direct Instruction Teacher
Mary Littlefieldmlittlefield@maineacademy.org11/12 Direct Instruction Teacher
Sonja Herseyshersey@maineacademy.org11/12 Sp. Ed. Tech.
Cindi Lindseyclindsey@maineacademy.org9/10 Sp. Ed. Tech.
Zeke Chapmanzchapman@maineacademy.org11/12 Ed. Tech.
Grace Hilmerghilmer@maineacademy.orgSchool Social Worker
Joyce Ryanjryan@maineacademy.orgOffice Manager
Paula Taylorptaylor@maineacademy.orgTransportation Coord
Sean Getchellsgetchell@maineacademy.orgCustodian
Katrina Guptillkguptill@gwh.orgFood Service – Cafeteria
Luke Schaedlelschaedle@gwh.orgTechnology Director
Beth Christopherechristopher@maineacademy.orgBusiness Manager
Evan Colemanecoleman@maineacademy.orgDirector of Curriculum and Instruction
Christine Sullivancsullivan@maineacademy.orgDirector of Special Education
Danni Bestdbest@maineacademy.orgDean of Students
Matt Newberg mnewberg@maineacademy.orgHead of School

Threshold

Dennison, Beckyrdennison@maineacademy.orgDean of Threshold
Bickford, Mahlonmbickford@maineacademy.orgLead Teacher
Grant-Widen, Beckyrgrant@maineacademy.orgLead Teacher
Hapworth, Januaryjhapworth@maineacademy.orgLead Teacher
O’Toole, Ericaeotoole@maineacademy.orgLead Teacher
Rothschild, Anajrothschild@maineacademy.orgLead Teacher
Ward, Stephaniesward@maineacademy.orgLead Teacher