MHEA Certified Teachers Resource List

This is MHEA's list of current certified teachers available to help families and support groups comply with Maine's annual home education assessment requirements. For their participation in annual assessments, most teachers charge a fee determined by how much time is required to meet the needs and expectations of the family. No two teacher-parent relationships are the same. No matter how you define the term "home education" the chances are good that you will find a teacher who shares your point of view. Please contact us to add new teacher contacts or update current information.

Augusta/Farmington:

Jackie Chovanes, jchovanes@verizon.net, 207-897-2374 ( Fayette )

I am a certified Maine teacher with ten years of teaching experience. I have been doing reviews for 3 years. I am comfortable with all types of homeschooling styles and all types of students, including those with special needs.

Albion:

Lynnda H. Sawtelle, RR 1, Box 3632, Albion, ME 04910, 207-437-2058

Martha M. Hutchins, P.O. Box 126, Albion, ME 04910, 207-437-2956

Bar Harbor:

Colleen M. Prentis, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, 207-288-3172

Susan Haynes, 7 Holland Ave., Bar Harbor, ME 04609, 207-288-5205, Holistic Education Philosophy

Bethel:

Deb Webster, Bethel Maine
dwebster@alum.mit.edu

Brunswick:

Rick Wilson, 171 Brackett St., Brunswick, ME 04011, Jr & Sr Highschool Social Studies and Science

Nancy Swinton, 88 Jordan St., Brunswick, ME 04011, 207-725-7854

Bucksport:

Bob Briggs
HCR 78, Box 140, Bucksport, ME 04416
207-469-3838/home, 207-469-7480/work

Buxton:

Darlene Ivy, 32 Deer Run Dr., Buxton, ME 04093

Camden:

Vickie N. Remser, Box B, Harbor Rd., Camden, ME 04843, 207-236-3265, Travels to Portland area

Corinth:

Lynn Alexander , RFD 2, Box 3225, E. Corinth, ME 04427, 207-285-7929, All ages and approaches

Cumberland:

Gloria Butler Theriault, 85 Longwoods Road, Cumberland, ME 04021, 207-829-6563, Portfolio assessments and achievement testing, certified K-12

Pat Cannon, Cumberland, ME, 207-829-5647, e-mail: pat_cannon@loa.com, Certified K-12 (music) and K-8 (academic)

Dennysville:

Nancy Desantels, Box 200, Hickory Point Rd., Dennysville, ME 04628, 207-726-4549

Eliot:

Ro-Jean Straw, 11 Heron Cove, Eliot, ME 03903, 207-748-3421

Exeter:

Laura Sholtz, 384 Fogler Rd., Exeter, ME 04435, 207-379-2571, Also Unschoolers & Special Education

Freeport:

Shawne McCord
83 Hunter Road, Freeport, Maine 04032
email: stmccord@suscom-maine.net
K-8 literacy specialist, Masters in Literacy, CAS-Early childhood literacy, and certified Waldorf teacher - Early childhood and Grades 1-8

Gray:

Shirley Minster, M.S. Ed
PO Box 1056, 51 West Gray Rd , Gray, ME 04039
Website: http://www.HomeEducator.com
I have been working with homeschooling families since 1979 and understand that there are many ways to homeschool. Program design, portfolio reviews, and diagnostic testing are available. Areas of expertise include high school, college and career preparation, special education, and gifted.

Harpswell:

Bob Walters, PO Box 293, South Harpswell, ME 04079, 207-833-5730

Harrison:

Lily Elmstedt Turner, RR1, Box 535B, Harrison, ME 04040, 207-583-4834

Hudson:

Donna Heathcote, 28 Darling Rd., Hudson, ME 04449, 207-884-7479

Kents Hill:

Tyson Greifzu, RR2, Box 5050, Kents Hill, ME 04349, 207-293-3159, Especially Math & Science

Limerick:

Theresa Gaetjens, Certified Teacher, 41 Enterprise Rd., Limerick, Maine 04048, 207-793-9694
Email: ray_gaetjens@yahoo.com
As a certified teacher with 16 years of experience (dual certifications in general education K-8 and learning disabilities K-12), I have had the privelege of working with children ages 2-13 in many different settings. I am comfortable assessing children of all learning styles. I am also willing to consult with parents and/or tutor children in areas of concern.

Limington:

Deb Homer-Stebbins, PO Box 340, Limington, ME 04049, 207-637-2453

New Castle:

Fran Gay, PO Box 625, New Castle, ME 04553, 207-563-8523

Peaks Island:

Jerri Blatt, 122 Central Ave., Peaks Island, ME 04108, 207-766-5942

Penobscot:

LouAnna Perkins, Rt. 1, Box 22C, Penobscot, ME 04476, 207-326-8609, e-mail: lperkins@midmaine.com

Poland:
MaryEllen Baizley, 182 Cobb Road, Poland, Maine 04274, 207-998-3027, e-mail:
mbaizley@aol.com, Certified K-8, with a masters degree in literacy education.

Portland:

Greg Rogovin, 14 Sawyer St., Portland, ME 04103, 207-828-1297

Meredith Collins, Portland (207) 504-4157 meredith@newseptembers.com
New Septembers Services include individualized tutoring, homeschooling assessments, and support for parents new to homeschooling. 918 Brighton Avenue, Portland, ME 04102. More information a http://www.newseptembers.com

Old Orchard Beach:

Wendy Brown, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04103, 207-934-5182, e-mail: wendy@happilyhome.com

Rockland:

Celia Jones, 30 Acadia Dr., Rockland, ME 04841, 207-594-4506, Music specialist, integrated arts, reading improvements through phonological language process, strings, piano keyboard with computerized applications; group or individual instruction available

Saco:

Jonna Martel, 18 Ash Swamp Road, Saco, ME 04072-9330 , 207-283-2729, All Ages and Approaches

Thomaston:

Cecelia Koester, PO Box 159, South Thomaston, ME 04858, 207-596-7663

Topsham:

Vince Shatto, Patricia Dr., Topsham, ME 04086, 207-721-9118

Wanye:

Marsha Boulier, RR1 Box 2875, Wayne, ME 04284, 207-685-9583, Certified in music, special education and elementary education. Offering classes in music, theater and the language of music.

Washington:

Madelon Kelly, 764 Old Country Rd., Washington, ME 04574, 207-845-2940

Whitefield:

Theta Torbert, 528 E. River Rd., Whitefield, ME 04353, 207-549-3149

Winthrop:

Jen Mohrbacher, 6 Hanson St., Winthrop, ME 04364, 207-377-4903

Organizations:

MHEA (Maine Home Education Association): 56 Long Hill Road, Gray, ME 04039, 207-657-6018

Maine Department of Education: Buzz Kastuck, School Approval Office, 207-287-5922,

DOE website: http://janus.state.me.us/education/hs/homepage.htm

Special Needs Advocate: Sharon McAllister, 207-353-5472