RSU 1 9/15/2026

Welcome to a new school year! I hope you had an opportunity this summer to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends.

The beginning of each school year brings a renewed sense of excitement and possibility. Our schools are once again filled with the energy of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the support of our families and community. Together, we look forward to a year of learning, connection, and achievement.

Our district’s Education Plan, updated last year, serves as a roadmap for our work through 2030. It will guide our efforts as we continue to create meaningful opportunities and positive outcomes for every student. We invite you to watch our new district video, which highlights our priorities and the strengths that set our district apart.

We are pleased to welcome new staff members to our district. We appreciate the enthusiasm and talent they bring to our schools. Here’s to a wonderful 2026–2027 school year. We are excited for the opportunities ahead and all that we will accomplish together.

I love teaching and interacting with all the grades in an elementary school. Additionally, I enjoy working with all of our teachers and educators at Dike-Newell.

What are your hobbies?

I love running, reading, hiking, and camping.

What are the top experiences on your bucket list?

Hike part of the Appalachian Tail and to live outside the US again.

What is the best advice you’ve ever received, or who has inspired you to try your best?

I have come to understand that teaching takes time and you’ll eventually gain your experience. Additionally, even when it feels impossible, it will always get done. That, and take deep breaths.

If you could have dinner with anyone, alive or dead, who would it be?

My sister :)

Where do you live now?

Winthrop, Maine

What is your current occupation and/or education status?

Deputy Director at National Alliance on Mental Illness Maine (NAMI Maine). My undergraduate degree is in Mental Health and Human Services and a licensed social worker. I will be graduating with my masters in May to pursue my clinical license.

What do you enjoy most about your current occupation?

What I enjoy most about working for NAMI Maine is the opportunity to make a broader impact through community-based mental health work. I value building partnerships, reducing stigma, advocating for systematic change, and helping create communities where people feel supported and have better access to mental health resources.

How has your education in RSU 1 contributed to your success?

Morse contributed to my success through supportive mentors who helped me develop confidence and resilience.

What’s your favorite memory from when you were a student?

Pep rallies in the Pit! Always so much fun.

Help Shape Our Future Workforce Through Connecting to Tomorrow

Please join the Connecting to Tomorrow program to increase youth hopefulness by helping

vulnerable youth build their career aspirations. We’re looking for:

*Students interested in paid internships

*Local businesses and organizations willing to serve as internship host sites.

Students can participate in a 20-hour internship and earn $275, or a 40-hour internship and earn

$550. There is no cost to host sites, and free transportation is available to help students get to

and from their internships. For more information, please email Christina at christinas@uwmcm.org.

The program is made possible thanks to a partnership with United Way of Mid Coast Maine, the

Bath-Brunswick-Topsham Regional Chamber, Midcoast Youth Center, MaineHealth Mid Coast

Hospital, City of Bath, Midcoast Maine Community Action Program, Retail Association of Maine,

and Morse, Brunswick, Mt. Ararat, and Richmond High Schools.

This is one of many ways United Way of Mid Coast Maine (“United Way”) is assisting our

community. United Way is helping RSU1, and more than 30 local programs, to provide over

35,000 vulnerable youth, adults, and seniors access to safe shelter, food, heat, affordable

healthcare, transportation, and high-quality childcare; ensure they are safe, supported, and

connected; and have the opportunity to build career aspirations and employment opportunities.

For seventy years, United Way has been a trusted community partner and resource as a local,

independently governed non-profit organization run by a small staff and dozens of community

volunteers. We are in a unique position to bring people together to respond to emerging and

unmet community needs and accomplish community challenges that not one organization can

solve on their own.

Will you join us? Please consider making a donation to this year’s United Way fundraising

campaign. If you are a(n):

*RSU 1 employee: visit your fundraising page at www.uwmcm.org/rsu1

*Community member: visit www.uwmcm.org/donate

By working together, we give kids the best start, build financial stability, and help everyone live

healthy and connected lives. Thank you for your partnership and support!