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Elan School Faculty
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| Meet the Faculty |
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Sandra Colburn
Sandra graduated from the University of Maine in Orono with BS and Masters degree in Science Education. She has completed additional graduate studies in science, guidance and special education. Sandra retired from a local public high school after teaching Biology and Chemistry for 39 years. She joined Élan 9 years ago and enjoys the opportunity to help students as they develop their study habits, skills, and knowledge of Biology, Physical Science and Chemistry. |
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Richard White
Mr. Richard White has taught math at Elan for 6 years. He received his Masters degree in Math from Boston College. Mr. White is now in his 45th year of teaching mathematics and recently retired after teaching 23 years at Cheverus High School in Portland, Maine and 10 years at Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, CT.
At Cheverus, Mr. White was the head football coach of the school's only State Championship team. He was also head coach of the Math Team which won 5 consecutive state championships. At Loomis-Chaffee, Mr. White was also the head basketball coach of the school's only New England championship basketball team.
Mr. White continues to enjoy teaching mathematics and has developed many outstanding students in this subject area. |
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Craig Treadwell
Craig joined the faculty at Elan during the summer of 2000. He teaches computer classes, runs the computer lab, maintains the technology and equipment and serves as a substitute teacher . He introduced the use of the internet as a teaching and research tool.
He has worked with teenage youth groups for over 40 years and has developed a strong understanding of the dynamics of working with youth. Mr. Treadwell enjoys working with the students of Elan and looks forward to many more years.
He is a graduate of Boise State University, with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting and a minor in family counseling. |
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Dave Bergeron
Mr. Bergeron served in the US Marine Corps. and is a Vietnam veteran. He graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington with a BS in Secondary Education, majoring in Geography and a minor in Geology. He completed certifications in Special Education and Social Studies through the University of Maine system with 40+ additional credits.
Mr. Bergeron was commissioned as an officer in the US Navy and retired after 21 years of service. He has also worked in various supervisory positions in the food, wood and defense industries before returning to teaching. He has taught social studies in the Lisbon School system as well as being a Special Education teacher for the Brunswick School system.
He has been on the faculty at Elan since 1984 as well as working for the Auburn School system. He teaches various courses at Elan, including Social Studies, Physical Science, Military History and Holocaust Studies. |
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Bill Foss
Bill came to Elan School in 1995. He is currently the Evening Administrator.
He received his B.S. Degree from Gorham State College and his Masters Degree in Educational Administration from the University of Maine. Bill has spent nearly thirty five years in education and served as a Superintendent of Schools for twelve. He also teaches History at Elan and assists with Girls Cross Country. |
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Mr. Josiah Adams
Mr. Adams graduated from Marlboro College in 1967. Before coming to Elan in 2000, he taught at Collegio St. John's, Honduras for many years, where he was also active in the CODEFOR program and in International Graduate Placements.
At Elan, Mr. Adams teaches Honors Chemistry, Physics and Introductory Astronomy and from time to time a course in Critical Thinking and a course in Music History. He is also active as a tutor and in the college selection and placement of his students. |
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Skip Crosby
Skip has taught Spanish in the classroom for 18 years. Skip lived, studied and worked in Colombia, South America for two years. He has taught at Winslow High School, Cape Elizabeth High School and is currently teaching at Poland Regional High School.
Skip has a degree in Political Science and a minor in Economics from Gordon College. He earned a certificate of completion in the two year Spanish program for foreigners at the Universidad Javeriana in Bogota, Columbia. He also has his Education degree from the University of Maine at Farmington. In 1998, Skip earned a Masters Degree in Spanish Language from Middlebury College.
Skip has led several exchange groups to Central America and Spain. |
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Martha Agren
Martha has been an English teacher at Elan School since 1997. She graduated from the University of Southern Maine in 1990 and is currently certified in Secondary English, Elemetary Education K-8 and Special Education with a specialty in Behavioral Issues.
Martha teaches SAT preparation classes for Elan students on weekends. Before becoming a teacher, Martha worked in hotel management, food preparation, and retail management for a national bookstore chain.
She brings a unique combination of academic skill and practical life experiences to Élan students |
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Sarah Poulin
Sarah began working at Elan as a private Wilson Reading tutor in April of 2004. In the summer of 2005, she was hired as a tutor/teacher to work with students who need modified educational classes.
Sarah graduated from the University of Maine in 1970 with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. Sarah is currently a certified Wilson Instructor and is State Certified in K-8 General Education and 7 -12 Language Arts.
She truly enjoys her work with the Elan School staff and students. |
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Paul Clement
Paul graduated from Boston College and majored in History and Russian studies. He then received an M.A. in Sociology from UCLA and pursued doctoral studies until moving to Maine where he was employed as an Economic Researcher and copywriter.
After a 5 year stint as Town Manager, he then was employed as a School Business Manager and Social Studies teacher at a local high school. Later, he also began a career as adjunct faculty at both Unity College and Husson University.
Paul has been an Elan Summer School teacher for over 30 years and the last 13 years at Elan as an English and Humanities instructor. |
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