Support from the Dana Center
The Launch Years Initiative, led by the Charles A. Dana Center at the University of Texas at Austin, supports the scaling of mathematics pathways from high school through postsecondary education and into the workplace, aligned to students’ goals and aspirations. Maine is among twenty-two states that have joined this work, along with national organizations and leaders in mathematics education. At the heart of this work is that for far too many students, math is a wall—not a way—to their postsecondary and career success. In fact, the Mathematical Association of America calls math “the most significant barrier” to finishing a degree—and ultimately to a path of greater opportunity for all students. In Maine we are working together across public education to change the experiences and outcomes for students.
Math Pathways Leadership
- Beth Lambert, Chief Teaching and Learning Officer, Maine Department of Education, Beth.Lambert@maine.gov
- Mercedes Pour, Director of College Access & Secondary Partnerships, Maine Community College System, mpour@mainecc.edu
- Janet Sortor, Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Maine Community College System, jsortor@ mainecc.edu
Region 1 Comprehensive Center Support
Support for the math pathways working groups and the toolkit development was provided by the Nicole Breslow, Johannah Nikula, and Pam Buffington from the R1CC.
Math Pathways Working Group members
- Ryan Drost*, Northern Maine Community College, Mathematics Instructor
- Lester French*, University of Maine at Augusta, Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics
- Daniel Jackson*, University of Maine Farmington, Mathematics Professor
- Amy Ketch*, RSU 34, Asst. Principal/Dean of Academics
- Erin Maguire*, MSAD 6, 6-12 Curriculum Coordinator
- Rebecca Armstrong, Winthrop High School, Math Instructor
- Scott Ballard, Kennebec Valley Community College, Mathematics Department Chair
- Jamie Ballinger, University of Maine System, Director of Academic and Student Affairs
- Jennifer Boudreau, MSAD 11/Kennebec Valley Community College, Math Teacher/Dual Enrollment Instructor
- Lacey Breems, Waldo County Technical Center, Math Teacher
- Nathan Burnett, Sacopee Valley High School, Teacher
- Dorothy Dawson, RSU 22, Teaching Director
- Vicki Deschaine, MSAD 33/St. John Valley Technology Center, Applied Math Teacher
- Andrew Doak, Maine Department of Education, Moose Program Lead
- Paige Doble, Eastern Maine Community College, Embark Advisor
- Jon Doty, RSU 34, Assistant Superintendent
- Mike Emery
- Jessica Fraser, Brewer High School, Mathematics Instructor & Curriculum Leader
- Scott Gordon, Old Town, Principal
- Michael Gray, Gardiner Area High School, Math Department Chair
- Robyn Graziano, Maranacook Community High School, Math Teacher
- Angela Hardy, MSAD 11 (Gardiner Area High School), Director of Curriculum
- Kristy Hastings, Mid-Coast School of Technology, Student Services Coordinator
- Michelle Hayward, SMCC, Kittery School District, Educator
- Heather Holmes, RSU 26 Orono High School, Math Teacher
- Bonnie Houghton, Sacopee Valley High School (SAD#55), Mathematics (Algebra 2) Teacher
- Darin McGaw, Washington County Community College, Dean for Academic Affairs
- Shelly Mogul, SAD44, Curriculum Director
- Briana Morrill, Westbrook Regional Vocational Center/School Department, Math Instructional Coach/Credit Integration Auditor
- Michelle Neal, Monmouth Academy, RSU #2, Secondary Math Teacher
- Pamela Rawson, Baxter Academy, Classroom Teacher
- JJ Rodriguez, Baxter
- Elizabeth Ross, Hall-Dale HS, Teacher
- Kristen Shaw, Maine Department of Education, Moose Program Lead
- Tami Stewart, Lewiston Regional Technical Center, Engineering & Architectural Design Instructor/Teacher Coach
- Joe Szakas, University of Maine at Augusta, Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost
- Kathy Theriault, MSAD #33 Wisdom Middle/High School, HS Math Teacher
- Chris Thoma, Central Maine Community College, Math Department Chair
- Renita Ward-Downer, Brewer School Department, Director of Instruction and Technology
- Geoffrey Wood, Mount Desert Island High School, Teacher
*These working group members have offered to be thought partners for Maine educators who are interested in implementing math pathways.