Employee Awards

In 1989 a committee was formed to establish criteria and to develop a process for annually recognizing District employees for outstanding performance. These awards are traditionally presented at the Opening Day Workshop for a new school year.

The Selection process:

(1) District employees submit nominations of colleagues to receive these awards. There is no limit on the number of nominations that an individual may submit.
(2) All nominations will be reviewed by a selection committee. The selection committee is comprised of last year's recipients and four members of the administrative team.

Award Categories:

Outstanding District Employee: This award is presented to one employee who has consistently demonstrated excellence in job performance and who is constantly working for the betterment of the school district. All district employees except teachers are eligible for this award. (Examples: educational technicians, bus drivers, custodians, cooks, study hall monitor, secretaries, and any other district employees who are ineligible for the teacher awards.)

Outstanding Classroom Teacher: This award is presented to one K-5 and one 6-12 classroom teacher who has consistently demonstrated excellence in classroom instruction. Itinerant and special services teachers are eligible for these awards and should be listed under either the elementary or secondary classification.

MSAD #56 Service Award: This award will be presented to an individual who is constantly working for the betterment of the school district. The individual who receives this award should demonstrate service to the district outside of their regular job description. All District employees are eligible for this award.

On August 28, 2008 the 2007-08 Employee Awards were presented to:

Karin McKeen, K-5 Outstanding Classroom Teacher
Karin has been a teacher in the district since 1989. She is dedicated, ourspoken, and active on district leadership committees, curriculum committees, and building level initiatives. She has been a change agent, leading the district in adopting several innovative programs. In her classroom, Karin uses multiple intelligences to insure that all children's strengths are recognized and provided for.

Maura DiPrete, 6-12 Outstanding Classroom Teacher
Maura has worked in the district since 2004 as a high school science teacher. She is a dynamic, enthusiastic instructor who has put together exciting real world applications and innovative assignments to get the curriculum across. She takes her students into the real world to do field work, not just on field trips. She understands and uses standards and individualizes lessons as needed. She makes learning real and interesting, whether is is on a boat on the bay, or in the Orono bog, or in the field outside the high school.

Barbara Rehmeyer, MSAD #56 Service Award
Barbara has worked for the district since 2005 as the K-5 Technology Integration Specialist. She has worked diligently with and for staff and students to increase their knowledge and skill levels. Barbara is patient, responsive, and positive. Teachers rely on her to assist them in a variety of personal and classroom projects. She is a gifted and generous guide in her chosen field.

Cheryl Coffin, Outstanding District Employee
Cheryl has worked in the district since 1999 as an Educational Technician. She accepts and excels at whatever assignment is given with the most challenging students in the building. These students have all made significant progress with Cheryl's patient support. She is a role model for organization and is always productively busy when working with students. Cheryl exhibits grace and flexibility in dealing with crisis situations, and is always upbeat and professional. She exemplifies what an Ed Tech should be.

The 2006-07 Employee Awards were presented to:

Kathleen Davis, K-5 Outstanding Classroom Teacher

Calvin Cooper, 6-12 Outstanding Classroom Teacher

Robert Bradford, MSAD #56 Service Award

Patsy Richards, Outstanding District Employee

The 2005-06 Employee Awards were presented to:

Christina Ellis, K-5 Outstanding Classroom Teacher

Martha Stamp, 6-12 Outstanding Classroom Teacher

Roxanna Morse, MSAD #56 Service Award

Darlene Carr, Outstanding District Employee


The 2004-05 Employee Awards were presented to:

Lisa Lucas-Manning, K-5 Outstanding Classroom Teacher

Ray Wirth, 6-12 Outstanding Classroom Teacher

Ellen Sullivan, MSAD #56 Service Award

Margo Flanary, Outstanding District Employee

The 2003-04 Employee Awards were presented to:

Christie Wood, K-5 Outstanding Classroom Teacher

Kristin Tripp, 6-12 Outstanding Classroom Teacher

Bill Wiley, MSAD #56 Service Award

Paul Bradshaw, Outstanding District Employee

The 2002-03 Employee Awards were presented to:

Brenda Holweger, K-5 Outstanding Classroom Teacher

Darci Bradstreet, 6-12 Outstanding Classroom Teacher

Gail Anthonis, MSAD #56 Service Award

George Spencer, Outstanding District Employee

(This page was last updated on September 15, 2008 .)