Brunswick School Department

HBS is kicking off BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks)! 💙 Students led “Do You Know Your Neighbor” by asking fun questions like “Do you like cookies?” 🍪 and “Do you have more than one sibling (do pets count? 🐾)” A great way to laugh, connect, and grow our HBS community! ✨

Marina Cameron

6th Grade Math Teacher

BJHS

Marina is from Houlton, ME where she graduated from Houlton High School and went on to attend college at Saint Joseph's College of Maine.

What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud

I am excited to continue my career in education in the Brunswick School District. I am looking forward to working with the students and staff in the district.

What do you like to do outside of work for fun?

I like to travel, play and coach soccer, go for walks with my 2 golden retrievers Mia & Mac, and hang out with my niece.

Favorite line from a movie?

"When life gets you down you know what you've gotta do? Just keep swimming." – Finding Nemo

If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?

Caitlin Clark

What is something you learned in the last week?

I learned that I am too old to race students on field day 🤣

For the first Faculty Meeting of the year, Brunswick High School teachers did a walk and talk—bonding, sharing ideas, and getting some fresh air together around campus! 💬🌳 #BetterTogether #WalkAndTalk #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #brunswickhighschool #teachers

🎉We’re thrilled to kick off another amazing school year with our Brunswick Junior High leadership team at the helm—Principal Laurie Catanese and Assistant Principal Gabe Schuft!

They’ve already been spotted “sliding” into the year with excitement and ready to “climb” every challenge right alongside our students—especially on the brand-new playground equipment. 😉

Here’s to a year of growth, fun, and reaching new heights together! 💙
#Teamwork #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #BrunswickJuniorHS

Mercedes Grandin

RTI Literacy Teacher

HBS

Mercedes is from Dover, MA and attended The Rivers School. She attended Bates, and Harvard and post graduate school at USM. Mercedes's family includes her husband Erik, daughter, Faye (5) and Bunsen, a 2 year old Cobberdog.

What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud

I am a very proud Brunswick resident, mother of a Brunswick student, and Brunswick School Department employee! This has been a dream of mine to teach in my own community, and it's an honor to be able to contribute in this way to help our schools and our students shine! We are so lucky to have such excellent public schools with amazing staff who care deeply about our students and their learning, plus a vibrant and welcoming downtown community, the best library in the state (Curtis Memorial) and so much more! Thanks BSD for this opportunity to give back!

What do you like to do outside of work for fun?

Birding, dog walks, nature hikes, skiing, ice skating, beach combing with my daughter, rock hounding, reading a good book in the sun, exploring the coast of Maine.

Favorite line from a movie?

"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud." -Maya Angelou

If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

What is something you learned in the last week?

How hummingbirds sleep in a unique state called torpor.

✨ Meet your Brunswick High School Admin Team! ✨
Pictured is our Principal Mr. Henninger, Athletic Director Ms. Phillips, Dean of Students Ms. Urgese, and Assistant Principal Mr. Goldstone. They are ready to kick off another amazing school year. Welcome back, Dragons! 🐾📚 #BackToSchool #BHSpride #Teamwork #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme

🤝 At Brunswick Junior HS, the first few weeks of school are all about building connections and setting the tone for a great year ahead! 💡

Our 8th-grade Community Outreach students are exploring the power of collaboration, teamwork, and supporting one another through a picture sorting activity. 🌟

Here’s to teamwork, growth, and a strong community—together we achieve more! 💪📚
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #BrunswickJuniorHS #StrongerTogether #BackToSchool

Annie Gregory

FLS Educational Technician III

KFS

Annie grew up in West Warwick, RI and went to West Warwick High School. Annie got her degree in Therapeutic Recreation from USM. Annie's family includes her husband Shawn, son David (8), four awesome step children - Molly, Abigail, Bryce and Spencer, one high anxiety plott hound named Frank, and one snacky English Cream Retriever named Bailey.

What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud

Cultivating and empowering Brunswick's most precious natural resource - kids!

What do you like to do outside of work for fun?

I love spending quality time with family at home. You can often find me swimming at the y, walking my pups, feeding the birds, dining out in Brunswick, visiting the library and getting lost in a tricky jigsaw puzzle.

Favorite line from a movie?

“I suffer from short term remembory loss.” -Baby Dory, Finding Dory

If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?

Oprah Winfrey - what an insightful soul!

What is something you learned in the last week?

I recently learned that when you want to laminate many items in one sheet you can put a dab of stick glue to the back of the image and stick it to the inside sheet - that way it doesn’t shift when you feed it into the machine! #themoreyouknow

💕 A Little Note, A Big Heart 💕
While visiting one of the schools this morning, I found a note on the floor - a heartfelt message from a parent to their child that instantly brought back memories of the little notes I used to tuck into my own children's lunchboxes.
There's something profoundly simple yet beautiful about these small acts of love. In a world that moves so fast, taking the time to write a few encouraging words for your child to discover during their school day is pure magic. ✨
These moments remind us that sometimes the smallest gestures create the biggest impact. 💖
#ParentLove #SchoolNotes #LunchBoxLove #KateFurbishSchool #SmallActsBigLove #ParentingWin #CommunityLove #HeartWarming #teambrunswickeme #maineschoolsuperintendent

Every September is a new school year for our teachers and students but for some, its extra special! Mr. Hutchinson’s last first day of school got fancy with his very own epic t-shirt! After years of dedication, he’s heading into retirement with the same energy as this dragon by his side. 🐲🍎 #Retirement #LastFirstDay #ThankYouMrHutchinson #happyforyou #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme

🚦 New Traffic Pattern Alert! 🚦 Attention families, students, and staff: Our high school driveway now has FOUR (yes, 4!) new speed bumps. 🎉 Please drive carefully when entering and leaving campus so we can keep everyone safe. Let’s make the 2025–2026 school year our safest one yet! 🚗💨 #safety #speedbumps #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent

Evelyn Atwood

Primary Classroom Teacher

KFS

Evelyn grew up in Brunswick and went to Brunswick High School and attended Susquehanna University.

What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud

I'm excited to give back to my hometown community!

What do you like to do outside of work for fun?

I like to spend time with my dog, Mellie, or working on new crochet projects.

Favorite line from a movie?

"What about second breakfast?" Pippin, Fellowship of the Ring

If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?

Marley Dias

What is something you learned in the last week?

A new pasta recipe!

🚍💪 Huge shoutout to our incredible Transportation Department!
They rolled up their sleeves and tackled a full slate of training and team-building activities to keep our students safe and our buses running smoothly. ✅

Highlights included:
✨ Hands-on bus evacuation drills (with a fog machine for a realistic experience!)
✨ Training on special education equipment
✨ A fun “Zombie Apocalypse” team challenge to strengthen teamwork and problem-solving
✨ Washing the entire bus fleet until it sparkled
✨ Fine-tuning routes for the upcoming school year

We are so grateful for this hardworking crew who keep our district moving safely every single day. Thank you, Transportation Team! 👏👏

#teambrunswickme #TransportationStrong #SafeRideToSchool #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine

✨👩‍🏫🚌 Welcome to Brunswick! 🚌👨‍🏫✨

We recently welcomed our newest teachers for district orientation. As part of our induction process they hopped on one of our clean propane buses for a tour of town, and got a warm BSD welcome from their new mentor colleagues! 💙💛

A huge thank you to #WildOats for donating a delicious lunch to help fuel the day—we’re grateful for your support of our educators. 🙌

#BSDproud #WelcomeNewTeachers #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #maineschools #newteacher

Christina Childs

PreK Plus Educational Technician

KFS
Christina has two children, Caleb (11) and Audrey (8). They have two cats, Snowflake and Millie as well as a dog, Juniper. Christina grew up all over including New York, Florida and settled here in Maine. She went to school at SMCC after attending Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.

What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud

I love the culture and the community at BSD!

What do you like to do outside of work for fun?

I enjoy going to concerts and taking trips with my husband and children.

Favorite line from a movie?

"ROUS's? I don't believe they exist" (too many to count but this is a good one)

If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?

Tim Curry

What is something you learned in the last week?

Cows have best friends.

🍎📋 Parents & Students: Need to find your school's lunch menu?

It's easier than you think! Here's how:

✅ Go to your school's individual webpage

✅ Click on "Explore" from the main page

✅​ Look for the "School Information" column​

✅ Click on "Lunch Menus"

That's it! You'll have access to all the delicious meals planned for your student.

#​t​eambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine #LunchMenus #ParentInfo #SchoolNews