Happy National School Librarian Appreciation Day 📚✨
Thank you for inspiring curiosity, fostering a love of reading, and creating a welcoming space for all learners. From helping students find the perfect book to guiding research and discovery, your impact reaches far beyond the library walls.
We appreciate all that you do to support our school community every day! #SchoolLibrarianAppreciation #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #brunswickmaine #schoollibariansrock
Thank you for inspiring curiosity, fostering a love of reading, and creating a welcoming space for all learners. From helping students find the perfect book to guiding research and discovery, your impact reaches far beyond the library walls.
We appreciate all that you do to support our school community every day! #SchoolLibrarianAppreciation #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #brunswickmaine #schoollibariansrock
"I feel like Brunswick Reads gave me a reason to read again." 🥺📖
We are so proud of Victoria and Harneet for hitting Blackout BINGO this month! Whether you're rediscovering an old hobby like Victoria or diving deep into a senior research paper like Ava, the library is your space to grow.
Shoutout to our student assistant Nathaniel for keeping the books moving and to everyone who came out to make slime during the Winter Carnival! 🌈✨
#LoveYourLibrary #BHSReads #StudentSuccess #Community #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme
We are so proud of Victoria and Harneet for hitting Blackout BINGO this month! Whether you're rediscovering an old hobby like Victoria or diving deep into a senior research paper like Ava, the library is your space to grow.
Shoutout to our student assistant Nathaniel for keeping the books moving and to everyone who came out to make slime during the Winter Carnival! 🌈✨
#LoveYourLibrary #BHSReads #StudentSuccess #Community #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme
Happy Paraprofessionals Appreciation Day 💙
To the ones who jump in wherever needed, lift students up, and make every classroom stronger—thank you. Your kindness, flexibility, and dedication do not go unnoticed.
We’re so grateful for everything you do to support our students and staff each and every day! #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #edtechs #paraprofessionals
To the ones who jump in wherever needed, lift students up, and make every classroom stronger—thank you. Your kindness, flexibility, and dedication do not go unnoticed.
We’re so grateful for everything you do to support our students and staff each and every day! #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #edtechs #paraprofessionals
Our 4th grade was buzzing with excitement today during an inspiring visit from Peter Brown! He brought his stories to life by sketching The Wild Robot in real-time, answering student questions, and signing books for our young fans.
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
Lauren Akeley-Taylor
Educational Technician III
HBS
Lauren grew up in Hampden, ME, and attended Hampden Academy. She received her BA from UMO, and her MS from UMF. Lauren's family includes her husband Allan, and two sons, Charlie and Teddy. They have two canine-like mutts named Echo and Pepper.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
I have always loved the Brunswick Community and am happy to play a part in a school district actively making it a great place to live.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I love reading fiction, especially magical realism, cooking inventive scrappy dinners, hiking with my family and dogs, and discovering new music to like and forcing it on my friends.
Favorite line from a movie?
Spinal Tap: "put it up to 11" -Marty "eleven, exactly, one louder"-Nigel
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Ram Das
What is something you learned in the last week?
slugs have 4 noses.
Educational Technician III
HBS
Lauren grew up in Hampden, ME, and attended Hampden Academy. She received her BA from UMO, and her MS from UMF. Lauren's family includes her husband Allan, and two sons, Charlie and Teddy. They have two canine-like mutts named Echo and Pepper.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
I have always loved the Brunswick Community and am happy to play a part in a school district actively making it a great place to live.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I love reading fiction, especially magical realism, cooking inventive scrappy dinners, hiking with my family and dogs, and discovering new music to like and forcing it on my friends.
Favorite line from a movie?
Spinal Tap: "put it up to 11" -Marty "eleven, exactly, one louder"-Nigel
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Ram Das
What is something you learned in the last week?
slugs have 4 noses.
Throughout the month of March, our Functional Life Skills program at Brunswick High School explored “Snow & Ice” through hands-on learning activities and experiences. ❄️🥣
Students created soups, stews, and chowders to answer the question: What are good things to eat on a snowy day?
Each Thursday, their creations were shared by donation—supporting both learning and community connection. 💛🐉
March menu highlights:
• Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup (dairy-free)
• Corn Chowder (gluten-free)
• Southwest Pork Stew (gluten-free & dairy-free)
#mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #specialeducation #soupforyou
Students created soups, stews, and chowders to answer the question: What are good things to eat on a snowy day?
Each Thursday, their creations were shared by donation—supporting both learning and community connection. 💛🐉
March menu highlights:
• Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup (dairy-free)
• Corn Chowder (gluten-free)
• Southwest Pork Stew (gluten-free & dairy-free)
#mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #specialeducation #soupforyou
The books are almost here! 📚 The Scholastic Book Fair at HBS starts TOMORROW, March 25, and runs through April 1 in the HBS Library.
🗓️ Students: Shop during library class!
🗓️ Families: Visit during conferences on March 26 & April 1.
🔗 More info & eWallet setup here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/harrietbeecherstoweelemsch
See you at the fair! ✨
#ScholasticBookFair #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
Kimberly Howard
Food Service
KFS
Kimberly grew up in Bath, ME, and attended Morse High School. Kimberly's family includes her husband, a son and a daughter. They have three cats.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
Brunswick is a tight knit community full of great people that strive to make a difference.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I love playing tourist, hiking, beaching it and photography.
Favorite line from a movie?
Life is like a box of chocolates.
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Abraham Lincoln
What is something you learned in the last week?
That you can grow unknown veggies in your garden without meaning to.
Food Service
KFS
Kimberly grew up in Bath, ME, and attended Morse High School. Kimberly's family includes her husband, a son and a daughter. They have three cats.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
Brunswick is a tight knit community full of great people that strive to make a difference.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I love playing tourist, hiking, beaching it and photography.
Favorite line from a movie?
Life is like a box of chocolates.
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Abraham Lincoln
What is something you learned in the last week?
That you can grow unknown veggies in your garden without meaning to.
Big congratulations to our incredible students on their outstanding achievements! 🎉
Marco Venegas - Valedictorian and National Merit Scholarship recipient, Nat Rathbone - Salutatorian and National Merit Scholarship recipient, were recognized alongside Anna Leslie - National Merit Scholarship recipient, for their academic excellence. They were joined by their counselors, Ms. Cook and Mrs. Gordon, as well as BHS administrators Mr. Henninger and Mr. Goldstone for this special moment.
We’re so proud of these students and all they’ve accomplished—your hard work, dedication, and leadership truly represent the best of Brunswick High School! 🐉📚✨ #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #brunswickhighschool #valedictorianandsalutatorian #nationalmeritscholarship
Marco Venegas - Valedictorian and National Merit Scholarship recipient, Nat Rathbone - Salutatorian and National Merit Scholarship recipient, were recognized alongside Anna Leslie - National Merit Scholarship recipient, for their academic excellence. They were joined by their counselors, Ms. Cook and Mrs. Gordon, as well as BHS administrators Mr. Henninger and Mr. Goldstone for this special moment.
We’re so proud of these students and all they’ve accomplished—your hard work, dedication, and leadership truly represent the best of Brunswick High School! 🐉📚✨ #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #brunswickhighschool #valedictorianandsalutatorian #nationalmeritscholarship
What an amazing day for BJHS last week! 🎿 🗻
Our entire school had the opportunity to head out to Lost Valley for a school-wide field trip—and it did not disappoint! Students explored, connected, and enjoyed a day of fresh air, hands-on experiences, and time together outside the classroom.
A huge thank you to Principal Catanese for organizing this incredible experience and for securing the grant that made it all possible. And thank you to our amazing staff and parent volunteers who helped make the day run so smoothly—we couldn’t have done it without you!
Opportunities like this truly make a lasting impact on our students!
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
Our entire school had the opportunity to head out to Lost Valley for a school-wide field trip—and it did not disappoint! Students explored, connected, and enjoyed a day of fresh air, hands-on experiences, and time together outside the classroom.
A huge thank you to Principal Catanese for organizing this incredible experience and for securing the grant that made it all possible. And thank you to our amazing staff and parent volunteers who helped make the day run so smoothly—we couldn’t have done it without you!
Opportunities like this truly make a lasting impact on our students!
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
We may have started the day in the dark ☘️⚡… but our St. Patrick’s Day spirit was shining bright! The luck of the Irish is definitely on our side today. 💚💡
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
Meet Kiko! Kiko is an AKC certified canine companion whose job is to visit places such as schools, libraries and hospitals. Kiko brings calm, canine love as she sits with her human friends- getting pets or listening to them read to her. At KFS, she wears her work vest and is on a leash, handled by Stacia Lowe, her owner and former KFS teacher. FUN FACT… her name, Kiko, means hope and joy. #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
Melissa Stinchcomb
Pre-K Special Education Ed Tech
KFS
Melissa grew up in Wilton, ME, and attended Mt. Blue High School. Melissa's family includes her husband of twenty years, a son who is college freshman and a daughter, a senior in high school.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
I am proud to work in a district that is supportive and makes a positive impact on students and faculty.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I love to spend time with my family and friends, cook, go to the beach and travel when I can.
Favorite line from a movie?
No one puts Baby in a corner!
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
My grandmother.
What is something you learned in the last week?
I learned that in time my heart will mend after watching my son go off to college.
Pre-K Special Education Ed Tech
KFS
Melissa grew up in Wilton, ME, and attended Mt. Blue High School. Melissa's family includes her husband of twenty years, a son who is college freshman and a daughter, a senior in high school.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
I am proud to work in a district that is supportive and makes a positive impact on students and faculty.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I love to spend time with my family and friends, cook, go to the beach and travel when I can.
Favorite line from a movie?
No one puts Baby in a corner!
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
My grandmother.
What is something you learned in the last week?
I learned that in time my heart will mend after watching my son go off to college.
Winter Carnival at Brunswick High School was a week full of fun, creativity, and school spirit! ❄️🐉 Students got hands-on with activities like slime making, crocheting, hacky sack, henna tattoos, and more throughout the week, last week.
The celebration also included a spirited pep rally on Monday during Spirit Week, and it all wrapped up with an awesome dance on Friday the 6th featuring music from DJ Slammin Sammy. Thanks to everyone who helped make Winter Carnival such a great time! 💙 #BHSDragons #teambrunswickme #mainesuperintendent #brunswickhighschool #wintercarnival #spiritweek
The celebration also included a spirited pep rally on Monday during Spirit Week, and it all wrapped up with an awesome dance on Friday the 6th featuring music from DJ Slammin Sammy. Thanks to everyone who helped make Winter Carnival such a great time! 💙 #BHSDragons #teambrunswickme #mainesuperintendent #brunswickhighschool #wintercarnival #spiritweek
Last week, the BJHS Unified Basketball team showed their Dragon pride by heading over to support the BHS Unified team at their game! 🏀🧡🖤
It was a special moment as our current 8th graders reunited with some of their former Unified teammates now playing at the high school level. The stands were full of energy, encouragement, and smiles as BJHS students cheered them on!
We love seeing our Unified community continue to grow and support one another across schools. Great job representing BJHS! #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine #BrunswickJuniorHS
Heather Ouellette
Food Service Worker
KFS
Heather grew up in Tyngsborough, MA, attended Tyngsborough High School and graduated from University of New England. Heather's family includes her wife, Anna.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
I love working in the food industry and this is a job with purpose.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
Love reading, Karaoke, going to the beach, grilling.
Favorite line from a movie?
Don't take life too seriously you'll never get out alive -Van Wilder
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Prince
What is something you learned in the last week?
Purple is not a color in itself, it is an interpretation to the individual eye. So no one is color blind to it it's just their eyes view of it.
Food Service Worker
KFS
Heather grew up in Tyngsborough, MA, attended Tyngsborough High School and graduated from University of New England. Heather's family includes her wife, Anna.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
I love working in the food industry and this is a job with purpose.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
Love reading, Karaoke, going to the beach, grilling.
Favorite line from a movie?
Don't take life too seriously you'll never get out alive -Van Wilder
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Prince
What is something you learned in the last week?
Purple is not a color in itself, it is an interpretation to the individual eye. So no one is color blind to it it's just their eyes view of it.
Bento breakfasts = happy students! 🍎🧀 Small boxes packed with big energy for the school day.
#breakfasthomerun #bentobox #teambrunswickme #mainesuperintendent
#breakfasthomerun #bentobox #teambrunswickme #mainesuperintendent
During Read Across America this week, the kitchen staff at KFS featured author Dr. Suess by displaying books and decorations and dressing up!
#readacrossamerica #teambrunswickme #mainesuperintendent #katefurbishelementaryschool #remembertohavefun
#readacrossamerica #teambrunswickme #mainesuperintendent #katefurbishelementaryschool #remembertohavefun
Today was an exciting day at BJH! 🧡🖤 Students and staff from BHS visited to meet with our 8th graders and help them prepare for their upcoming transition to high school. They shared information about classes, schedules, and what a typical day looks like at BHS, while answering lots of thoughtful questions. We are so grateful for their time and support in helping our 8th graders feel confident, informed, and ready for this next big step! #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine #BrunwickJuniorHS
This week, 6 of our HBS classes are leveling up with the Maine DOE’s Winter Classic! ❄️💻 We are so proud to be part of the 5,000 students across Maine traveling this digital gameboard to master the tech of tomorrow! 🌲✨
Check out our digital adventures:
🎬 Two Truths & AI: Students became AI detectives! 🕵️♂️ They analyzed movie posters to spot "glitches"—finding weird text, missing details, or other strange things that shouldn't be there! 🤖❌
🧊 The Ice Kingdom: We stepped into a virtual winter wonderland using Augmented Reality (AR) to explore a massive, interactive ice village! 📱🧊
🎨 Machine Learning: Using Quick Draw, we went behind the scenes to see exactly how AI learns to recognize our doodles in real-time! 🧠✏️
From digital citizenship and computer science to AR/VR and the arts, our students are proving they are officially future-ready alongside thousands of their peers! 🚀🎓
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
Check out our digital adventures:
🎬 Two Truths & AI: Students became AI detectives! 🕵️♂️ They analyzed movie posters to spot "glitches"—finding weird text, missing details, or other strange things that shouldn't be there! 🤖❌
🧊 The Ice Kingdom: We stepped into a virtual winter wonderland using Augmented Reality (AR) to explore a massive, interactive ice village! 📱🧊
🎨 Machine Learning: Using Quick Draw, we went behind the scenes to see exactly how AI learns to recognize our doodles in real-time! 🧠✏️
From digital citizenship and computer science to AR/VR and the arts, our students are proving they are officially future-ready alongside thousands of their peers! 🚀🎓
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
