Month: September 2021

Oh Hello, New and Returning Faculty

Chloe Chen-Kraus Science Teacher, Maine Coast Semester Since I was a child I have been motivated by an immense love for animals and curiosity about the natural world. As a kid, I spent summers carefully observing the life cycle of monarch butterflies and exploring nature until I had more questions than answers about the world …

Oh Hello, New and Returning Faculty Read More »

Building Skills to Support LGBTQ+ Youth

This Wednesday, thirty-five staff members joined a 3-hour workshop presented by OUT Maine called Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Schools and Community. “It was super valuable,” says Shelly Gibson, Director of Staff Development, “We’re hoping to incorporate it into the onboarding process for all new hires.” Out Maine is a Rockland-based Nonprofit dedicated to creating more …

Building Skills to Support LGBTQ+ Youth Read More »

He’s Built 91 Kayaks at Chewonki and Counting

“Kids these days,” says boatbuilding instructor Bill Thomas, referring to the oft-used lament about youth. “Adults wouldn’t say that if they got to work with the kids I do with each summer. They would be hopeful. These kids are remarkable.” photo by Bill Thomas The Chewonki boat shop is a large, unassuming structure, usually speckled …

He’s Built 91 Kayaks at Chewonki and Counting Read More »

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to use this website.