Recognizing Maine Teachers

Announcements | Dec 31, 2018

In 2018, we recognized the contributions of two hardworking Maine teachers. Learn more about their accomplishments and classrooms.

Maine teachers — one a man in a green hat and a bright pink shirt, and the other a woman in a salmon colored shirt —  converse at light brown table at a teacher workshop.

Each year, GMRI presents the McCarthy award to the Maine teacher who best embodies GMRI’s education principles.

Gretchen Kimball stands with McCarthy Award and nominators

“Teachers like Gretchen Kimball are a huge part of what makes GMRI education programs scale to serve statewide needs. We’re so glad to present her with this award, and we’re excited to continue our shared efforts.”

Leigh Peake Chief Education Officer
Leigh Peake Chief Education Officer

Read More in the Sun Journal

Ocean artwork hangs from the ceiling of Ms. Flick's classroom.

Students make colorful paper 3D models of their species to hang from the classroom ceiling
Students make colorful paper 3D models of ocean species.

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