Claudette Brassil & Patti Forster
2020 Awardee: Patti Forster, Camden Hills Regional High School
Patti Forster is a 27-year veteran English teacher. She is a National Board Certified teacher, a passionate advocate for students, a department head and ninth grade team leader, and a recent contributor to NCTE's English Journal. One of her students had this to say about her: "Ms. Forster always creates a warm feeling class environment where everyone feels welcome."
Congratulations, Patti!
Patti Forster is a 27-year veteran English teacher. She is a National Board Certified teacher, a passionate advocate for students, a department head and ninth grade team leader, and a recent contributor to NCTE's English Journal. One of her students had this to say about her: "Ms. Forster always creates a warm feeling class environment where everyone feels welcome."
Congratulations, Patti!
Claudette Brassil, Stephanie Hendrix, and MCELA President Dan Murphy at the March 2019
MCELA Conference
2019 Awardee: Stephanie Hendrix, Bangor High School
Stephanie Hendrix is a 16-year veteran English teacher.
She is a passionate learner who works side-by-side with her students and is dedicated to sharing best practices with English teachers. Stephanie is currently pursuing her doctorate through the University of Maine. Her nominator described Stephanie as a teacher leader who is a supportive mentor and colleague. Congratulations, Stephanie!
Vice President Dan Murphy, President Renee Doucette, Johnna Stanton, and Claudette Brassil at the March 2018 MCELA Conference
2018 Awardee: Johnna Stanton, Morse High School
Johnna Stanton is a 23-year veteran English teacher who has spent the last 18 years teaching at Morse High School in Bath.
Johnna’s nominator cited her love of vocation, warmth, enthusiasm, community service, and extracurricular leadership in his thoughtful letter to the organization. Congratulations, Johnna!
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