Brunswick School Department

Kate Furbish educators were busy learning together during a recent Early Release Professional Development Day. They welcomed Mihku Paul - who led them in intentional discussions around the KFS Wabanaki Studies curriculum.
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Big thanks to BCEF for funding new Drums Alive equipment for all HBS students! 🥁 Our third graders are already putting it to great use!

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Lauren Hurley

Primary Classroom Teacher

KFS

Lauren's family includes her partner Kevin, her mom and dad, Paula and Brian and three sisters, Emma, Meghan, and Erin. Lauren grew up in Moultonborough, New Hampshire, attended Moultonborough Academy and went to Saint Michael's College for Undergraduate and Graduate School.

What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud

The amazing people and diverse and accepting culture of the community. I'm very excited to be a part of it!

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

I love anything outdoors. I love to swim, hike, go to the beach, and have lake days with my family in New Hampshire. I also love to read and do lots of arts and crafts and go thrifting.

Favorite line from a movie?

"Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

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

I would meet my Dad's father. He passed away when my dad was a teenager and I would've loved to know him!

What is something you learned in the last week?

I learned to live in the moment and enjoy where I am now, life always changes so embrace the now!

🌸🥕 The Brunswick High School garden does it all! From brightening our halls with beautiful flowers to providing fresh veggies for our cafeteria lunches, it’s truly a gift to our school community. A huge thank you to Mr. Riggleman for tending this amazing space and keeping it thriving all year long! 🌱💐 #BHSCommunity #SchoolGarden #FreshFromTheGarden #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme

🌟 Expeditionary Learning 🌟

This week, our 7th graders on Jewell Island launched their Expeditionary Unit on Community—a theme that encourages students to explore how connections with people, places, and the environment shape who we are.

On Tuesday, they kicked things off with a trip to Wolf Neck State Park, where they experienced firsthand the power of community in nature. From working together on activities to learning about local ecosystems, students began to see how collaboration and care extend far beyond the classroom. 🌲💙

We can’t wait to see how their understanding of “community” grows throughout this journey!
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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! 💙
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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! 💪📚
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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. 💖
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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