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Claudette & John Brassil Distinguished Educator Award Past Winners

PictureClaudette Brassil & Patti Forster
2020 Awardee: Patti Forster, Camden Hills Regional High School 
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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!

PictureClaudette Brassil, Stephanie Hendrix, and MCELA President Dan Murphy at the March 2019 MCELA Conference

​2019 Awardee: Stephanie Hendrix, Bangor High School 
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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!

PictureVice 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.
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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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