EDT 580 Summer 2017 Introductions by Johanna Prince https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u Made with charm en-us 2017-05-23 15:57:26 UTC 2025-11-01 16:32:34 UTC hello@padlet.com Johanna Introduction johanna_prince1 https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/178891165 Hello, I am the faculty member for EDT 580 and looking forward to working with you. I began my career in outdoor education, and then became certified as an elementary teacher. After working in Brunswick teaching 4th and 5th grade, I moved to western Maine and began working in higher education. We lived in Switzerland for two years where I also taught 4th grade at an American school. My family loves to ski and spend time outside. Welcome!]]> 2017-07-17 20:15:12 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/178891165 Scott Hoisington Introduction james_hoisington https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/178964148 Hello, I am the coordinator for the Alpine Operations Certificate Program at the University of Maine at Farmington. I live in Kingfield, Maine, have three grown children and three grand children. I love the area I live in because my passions are skiing, hiking, mountain biking and golf. I am looking forward to learning with this class as I am somewhat challenged with technology and social media. I am hoping what I learn will make me a more effective, creative instructor to my students. ]]> 2017-07-18 14:50:41 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/178964148 Deborah Roderka https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/178972730 Introduction
Hello, I am a third grade teacher at Ridgeview Community School in Dexter Maine.  I have been teaching nursery to grade 3 students for over 30 years. I live in the country with my husband who trains bird dogs for a living on our 300 acre farm in the country. I have a daughter who attends UMO pre-med and a son who is a junior in high school.  My passions include teaching, hiking and music.  I love composing, playing and enhancing my classroom learning environment through music.  I am a novice at technology.  I want to innovate change and improve my technology skills in order to meet the needs of the 21st century  learner. 

]]> 2017-07-18 16:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/178972730 Allison Fluet afluet https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/178973136 Intro
Hi Everyone,
I'm a First Grade Teacher at Mabel I Wilson in Cumberland.  I have been teaching for 15 years total but took a long break in the middle of those years to be at home with my 3 children who are now 14, 20 and 21(the oldest 2 are at UMaine).  I returned to the classroom 5 years ago.  I
Ever since returning to the classroom, I've had a huge interest in integrating technology in meaningful ways into the primary classroom.  It's probably a new interest because we didn't HAVE much more than one giant desktop in our classrooms in my first round of teaching!
3 years years ago we didn't have iPads in our classrooms and now we are 1:1.  Before we had technology available through our district I wrote a few grants and was funded for 11 ipad minis.  At that time, I did a lot of work with QR codes and young learners.  In my spare time, I love to learn about new technology opportunities.  Recently, I've been playing around with more uses for Google classroom at the primary level.  I'm really excited to begin my masters degree in Instructional Technology!  It's been a long time....I'm anxious to making new connections with teachers of all levels!]]> 2017-07-18 16:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/178973136 Paul Wellman Introduction paul_wellman https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/178978025 Hello, I am an English teacher at Brewer High School who also coaches boys varsity tennis. I also coach girls varsity soccer at Hampden Academy. I moved to Maine from Michigan after marrying my wife (we met in 7th grade). As an educator, I am in a continual state of refinement when it comes to making a more flipped classroom approach; the classroom use of technology coincides with this. Outside of the classroom, I am incessantly active with sports, bike riding, hiking, landscaping, and home improvements (Thank God for YouTube tutorials!). ]]> 2017-07-18 18:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/178978025 Ashley LaCroix Introduction ashley_lacroix1 https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/178984117 Hello all!  I was recently hired as the Technology Integrator for Wiscasset Elementary! Before that I have been teaching 3rd grade for the last 5 years  in a district with little technology available. Therefore I became fluent in DonorsChoose grants to get more tech for my room. 

I have been a technology junkie since I was 13 and my parents bought our first desktop computer! I firmly believe that technology integration is necessary for our students to get the best education they can.

Outside of the classroom, I garden, work on improving my first home, read, travel, and play video games. I am excited to learn with all of you!]]> 2017-07-18 19:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/178984117 Kathryn Ventrella https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/178985226 Introduction
Hello all, I am a fifth grade teacher in Turner. I am entering into my second year of teaching-I graduated from the University of Maine in May 2016.

I am passionate about teaching and technology. I look forward to connecting with other educators who are also passionate about integrating technology into the classroom! I recently discovered the power of educational Facebook groups and Twitter chats and have gained immense insight. I look forward to discovering other tools and resources through this course.

Outside of the classroom, I love to stay active, spend time outdoors and by the lake, and read.]]> 2017-07-18 20:22:44 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/178985226 Lisa McPhee https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/178986171 Hello!  I am gearing up to start my 24th year as an ELA teacher of 7th and 8th graders in Bangor.  I completed as Masters degree way back in 2000 and I am currently working through a CAS program.  

I have had the good fortune for many years now of having a 1:1 classroom with MacBooks, thanks to the MLTI program.  In spite of this, I still feel like I'm stumbling around in the far outside lane when it comes to truly meaningful technology integration.  I keep working on it, though, and I'm looking forward to sharing this opportunity with all of you.

I live in Bangor with my two children, a boy who is 9 and a girl who just turned five. Our latest adventure (and there's ALWAYS an adventure) is getting to know our 10 week old yellow lab puppy, Luke (as in Skywalker--he was born on May the 4th 😀 ).

]]> 2017-07-18 20:50:41 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/178986171 Melinda Larrabee https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179044228 Hi everyone!
I just ended my 10th year of teaching by making a big change! This past May, I took a leap and transitioned into the role of the K-8 Technology Integrator for RSU 71 (Belfast). After only a few weeks in my new position I knew I had made a good move. I felt like I had my creative "mojo" back! I am looking forward to starting the upcoming year in my new role. 
I live just outside of Belfast with my husband and almost one year old son. In fact, I finished my last class with Johanna the day before I went into labor last summer :-) This summer, we will be starting to put an addition on our small home and will be doing much of the work ourselves (yikes!). 

]]> 2017-07-19 13:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179044228 Denise Churchill denise_churchill https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179139713 Hi! My name is Denise Churchill and I live in Fayette, Maine with my husband, John and my three fur babies (my husband says I’m a crazy cat lady). I have lived in Maine all my life and love this beautiful state. I have two adult children who I am super proud of. My son and his wife live in Seattle and my daughter and son-in-law live in Leeds, Maine. 

This is my 37th year in education and I still love what I do. I began teaching elementary school in Waterville, Me. then took a position teaching 5th & 6th graders as part of a team in Readfield (RSU 38). When the new Maranacook Middle School opened in 2001, I “moved up” with my 6th graders. I have loved my years working with Middle Schoolers- every day has been an adventure! Starting this Fall I will be serving a new role- K-8 Technology Integrator. I am really excited about this change and look forward to learning ways to enhance students’ and teachers’ lives by embedding technology.

I feel fortunate to have this position as RSU#38 has always valued technology and has invested much in providing all our schools with cutting edge equipment and software. We have many innovative educators who I look forward to collaborating with. I am also looking forward to the fist week in August when I will be attending TeacherCon in Philadelphia. TeacherCon is a hands-on workshop focusing on computer science, coding, and code.org suite of tools.

In my spare time I enjoy cooking, gardening, visiting family, and spending time outdoors. Enjoying a good read in the hammock is always rejuvenating as is a day spent on the lake fishing and boating. 
]]> 2017-07-20 18:08:57 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179139713 Lynn Redman https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179225029 Hello, I am teaching 4th grade at Miles Lane School in Bucksport. I have been teaching for 17 years but have been in 4th grade for the last 10 years. Our school is a little behind with technology although this past year we were able to get carts of ipads (20) to share among our wings  (80 students).  This year we are getting carts of Chrome Books to share!  I love learning new ways to use technology in my classroom.  We never have any technology training at our school so we each try to learn and teach each other. 
I live in Orland on Toddy Pond and I LOVE summer!! We have two children, my son is 25 and in grad school at Clemson- (good vaca spot in the winter!! South Carolina) and my daughter is 23 and in grad school at Husson. I love hiking, biking, swimming, gardening, reading and drinking coffee on my deck in the morning.]]> 2017-07-22 14:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179225029 Mary Beth Bourgoin marybeth_nivison https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179312595 Hi Everyone!
I am an 8th grade Social Studies teacher at Winslow Junior High School.  I will be starting my 27th year in teaching this fall and still love  being a classroom teacher. I also serve as the Tech Lead for my building, so I often present at our staff meetings/professional development workshops on the wide variety of ways to integrate technology into our classrooms. 

My husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary in June and we have two children.  Our son lives in Massachusetts and is also a teacher~beginning his 2nd year as a high school English teacher. Our daughter is getting ready to begin her junior year at Wheaton College (MA) and is also an education major. :)

Looking forward to what I can learn from all of you!

]]> 2017-07-24 12:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179312595 Sarah Drake drakesa https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179330926 Hello everyone! I'm about one month away from starting my 10th year of teaching high school mathematics.  I will be teaching Geometry and Algebra II this year at South Portland High School where I will be going into my second year of teaching in a proficiency based system.  The transition to proficiency has definitely refueled my need to deeply reflect upon and improve my teaching practices.  I am currently enrolled in the Computer Technology Integrationist Certificate Program where I hope to explore meaningful ways to better leverage my 1:1 technology access.
I live in Portland with my husband and two year old son who is currently doing an extraordinary job teaching me the art of patience and compromise.
]]> 2017-07-24 17:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179330926 Amy Beiermeister amelia_rodriguez https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179331793 Hello!  
This year will be my 21st at Gardiner Regional Middle School teaching 7/8th grade social studies. We loop, so this will be the 8th grade year for me. We are very fotunate, as an MLTI school, my students have 1:1 Macbook Air laptops. I started my teaching career as a computer lab teacher/network administrator in a K-8 school and worked closely with classroom teachers to integrate technology into their lessons. As a social studies teacher, I love history and I love technology, so integrating them, sharing that passion and (hopefully) engaging my kids to make their learning more relevant is one of my main goals. 
My husband, six year old daughter and I live in Farmingdale. We enjoy family trips around our beautiful state, visiting with our families in Maine, New Jersey and Florida, and Pittsburgh Steelers football. Nevertheless, I am a homebody, through and through, and seriously enjoy just staying home, puttering around the house and trying to keep up with our daughter. That, in itself, is a full-time job.
]]> 2017-07-24 17:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179331793 Josh Brady https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179359189 Hello everyone. I am the tech coordinator and PE Teacher at the Edna Drinkwater School in Northport, near Belfast. This is my 7th year in a position like this. It's great and gives me lots of variety. I currently live in Camden with my family, though look forward to moving back to Belfast in the spring. It's nice to get to know everyone!]]> 2017-07-25 00:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179359189 Alyssa Duchesne alyssa_duchesne https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179377173 Hello everyone! I will soon be entering my 4th year of teaching Kindergarten at North Elementary School in Skowhegan. I have made a lot of changes and advances with technology within my classroom in the last year. Technology integration has become an area that I have started to love and thrive in. I currently live in Canaan with my husband and my two year old son Eben. ]]> 2017-07-25 04:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179377173 Daniel (Dan) Leclair DanLeclair https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179412218 Greetings.  I am Dan Leclair and I am an Special Project Assistant for UAS Education and Research and an Aviation Instructor at the University of Maine at Augusta.  I work mostly with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or as they are commonly called “drones” in the university’s aviation program.

I am retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of active duty spent mostly in Washington DC and worked for 25 years as a consulting engineer all over the world.  I still fly for the US Air Force as a volunteer Search and Rescue (SAR) pilot in the Civil Air Patrol, the US Air Force Auxiliary. I also fly as a volunteer pilot for compassion flights where we donate our time and aircraft to fly Mainers to hospitals in the Boston area for treatment they cannot get here in Maine.  I have an FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) pilot certificate and an FAA sUAS Remote Pilot certificate. 

I live in Minot Maine with my wife of 46 years and our dogs.  I am looking to put more education technology into flying to help our student pilot learners.]]> 2017-07-25 14:26:29 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179412218 Nathaniel Porter https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179435630 I am Nathaniel Porter. I have been in education for 20 years, mostly teaching middle school math and science but have recently moved into the technology realm. I live in Appleton with my wife, two kids and one cat. This summer we had a chance to explore some canals in England on a 70’ long, 7’ wide canal boat for 10 days. An amazing time for all of us. 

I work at the Appleton Village School and the Hope Elementary School as the technology coordinator. Plenty of new skills for me to learn and develop as I attempt to get a handle on the basics of small K-8 school tech needs.

I am looking forward to this class and the opportunity to learn some useful tips and procedures to bring back to my schools and the teachers I work with.]]> 2017-07-25 21:03:06 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179435630 Todd Abbott https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179496474 Hello!
I am a third grade teacher at Yarmouth Elementary School. I taught for ten years in Brooklyn, NY, before ending my exile and coming back home to Maine. I brought my wife, Heather, with me, and we've since started a family: Hazel, who just turned three, and Oscar and Rose, who will turn one in August. Life is very busy right now!
I've taught kindergarten and first grade,  eighth-grade math, and K-8 technology in Brooklyn, and now third grade for the five years I've been at YES. I am a Technology Lead Teacher at YES, which essentially gives a formal name to all the informal things many of us do daily to help our colleagues with new and interesting ways to make technology work in the classroom. With help from colleagues I've introduced drones to our students, which has necessitated also introducing the art of drone repair.
I like outdoors activities, and love teaching a new board game to friends. We live in Yarmouth, in the house I grew up in. I look forward to meeting you all F2F, and learning from you together.

]]> 2017-07-26 13:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179496474 Stephanie Connors https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179663406 Hello everyone and happy summer!  This fall, I'll be teaching third grade at Mt. Vernon Elementary School.  I've taught first and second grade.  I've also taught a K-3 behavior classroom.  I'm really excited going into this school year for a couple of reasons.  My fellow third grade teacher and I will be splitting teaching responsibilities.  She will be doing math, social studies, and science and I will be doing reading, writing, spelling.    We're both looking forward to focusing on specific content areas.  I'm also looking forward to working in a district that embraces 21st century learning at an elementary level.  Taking this class at the same time as I plan lessons and learn my new curriculum is energizing. 
Our family lives in Augusta. My husband and I have been married for 21 years and we have a 20 year old daughter at college and a 9 year old son (who has kept me busier than I thought this summer reading, biking, going to the beach, hiking, playing games, and being a tourist in our own state). When I get "me" time, I like to garden, go to outdoor concerts, and read in the hammock. ]]> 2017-07-28 22:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179663406 Irene Ayotte https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179947085 Hello everyone,
  Since 2013, I have been a second grade classroom teacher at Fairview Elementary School in Auburn, Maine.   Before Fairview, I taught third grade for four years at Park Avenue in Auburn.  At Park Avenue, I had the opportunity to work in a learning lab model with third and fourth graders needing remedial skills, as well as , students needing  a gifted and talented curriculum. 
 After moving from Alabama to Connecticut and then back to Maine, I worked with seventh and eighth graders  in Minot, Maine  as a English and Language Arts instructor.
     I live in Androscoggin county with my best friend and husband,  Mark,  of twenty-six years and our twenty-one year old son, Jesse, who recently returned home from the Army. My twenty-four year old daughter, Brooke lives in Maine as well. Our home is currently very active as I am  training two  puppies, a Border Collie and German Shepard named Amos and Samson.      
     I graduated from the  University of Southern Maine in 1991 with my B.S. in Elementary Education, and I'm currently working on my master's degree.  During the summer of 2016, I took my first on-line course through the University of Maine,  Technology Supported Inquiry-Based Teaching and Learning. This course introduced me to a dynamic learning process that has reenergized my instruction.
      When I am not at work,  I like to read, motorcycle, dance, garden, kayak, and hike thru the woods with family, friends, and  my dogs.   
     I am a christian, daughter, sister, friend, wife, mom, teacher, and life time learner. 
      I love teaching students to reach their individual potential, understand their strengths, and celebrate their successes!
     I look forward to networking with other educators at the Hutchinson Center to increase my utilization of instructional technology. ]]> 2017-08-02 13:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179947085 https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179950694 2017-08-02 14:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/johanna_prince1/gwvxnemlu7u/wish/179950694