Matthew Bernstein ’13, a teacher at Casco Bay High School in Portland, was named Maine’s Teacher of the Year for Cumberland County.
Bernstein, who had participated in the º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿ÊÒ Teacher Scholars program, was one of sixteen teachers—one for each of Maine’s sixteen counties—recognized as 2022 County Teachers of the Year at a ceremony in the Hall of Flags at the Maine State House in Augusta.
Candidates for the honor are nominated by a member of their school community; one winner from each county is selected by a panel of teachers, principals, and business community members within the county.
“It is a privilege to congratulate Maine’s 2022 County Teachers of the Year,” said Governor Janet Mills. “As the daughter of a long-time public school teacher, I know how hard each of these teachers works every day to make sure our kids have the best shot at success. I am so grateful for all they do for our students, our communities, and our state, and I promise that my administration will do all we can to support them.”
Maine County Teachers of the Year serve as ambassadors for teachers, students, and quality education state-wide throughout the year. The program is administered through a collaborative partnership with . .
