Extraordinary Educator: Mike Burleson, Bonny Eagle High School
Junior Achievement of Maine, in partnership with MEMIC, recognizes educators for their tremendous work, passion, grit, and perseverance. As role models and mentors, educators empower, motivate, and inspire students to envision a future of possibility. Join us for our 2nd annual Extraordinary Educators campaign as we take a closer look at Maine educators, their stories, their commitment to...
Extraordinary Educator: Melanie Brown, Ellsworth Middle School
Junior Achievement of Maine, in partnership with MEMIC, recognizes educators for their tremendous work, passion, grit, and perseverance. As role models and mentors, educators empower, motivate, and inspire students to envision a future of possibility. Join us for our 2nd annual Extraordinary Educators campaign as we take a closer look at Maine educators, their stories, their commitment to...
Maine Business Communitys Secret Weapon: Student Mentorship Through Junior Achievement
Utilizing Maine's business leaders as student mentors makes for an impactful and positive experience, personally and...
Tyler Technologies' Maine App Challenge
Did you know that fewer than half of the schools in the United States offer computer science classes? This limits the number of students that ultimately go on to study Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) topics in college, and then later impacts the pool of technical talent available to employers. As a top technology company in the state of Maine, Tyler Technologies aims to...
Making an Impact: Being a JA Mentor Goes Beyond the Classroom
Hilary Rapkin of Wex Inc. shares her experience with Junior Achievement and why she continues to volunteer after 25...
Wants vs. Needs: A Story of Empowerment
When you drove to work this morning, did you wonder if your car was a need or a want? Probably not. But for many Junior Achievement students, even basics like transportation to get to school is not guaranteed. Read about Jennifer, a JA Maine volunteer, who had the opportunity to share with students that sometimes people have different needs and wants, but we are all important parts of the...
JA's Maine Business Hall of Fame 2021 Recap
There was lots of energy and excitement at JA's Maine Business Hall of Fame South on September 29th! Many of Maines business community members joined us in the celebration to honor this years laureates: Steve DiMillo, Manager of DiMillos On the Water, Kathie Leonard, President & CEO of Auburn Manufacturing, Inc., and Larry Wold, Market President of TD Bank. Junior Achievement alumni from...
Extraordinary Educator: Kimberly Spencer, Yarmouth Elementary School
Junior Achievement and MEMIC recognize educators as role models and mentors who help empower, motivate, and prepare students to envision their future and ignite a passion for continuous learning. The "Extraordinary Educators" campaign will take a closer look at Maine educators, their stories, their commitment to serving Maines youth, and the impact they have on their students'...
Extraordinary Educator: Allyson Estes, Glenburn Elementary School
Junior Achievement and MEMIC recognize educators as role models and mentors who help empower, motivate, and prepare students to envision their future and ignite a passion for continuous learning. The "Extraordinary Educators" campaign will take a closer look at Maine educators, their stories, their commitment to serving Maines youth, and the impact they have on their students'...
Extraordinary Educator: Stefanie Duron, All Saints Catholic School
Junior Achievement and MEMIC recognize educators as role models and mentors who help empower, motivate, and prepare students to envision their future and ignite a passion for continuous learning. The "Extraordinary Educators" campaign will take a closer look at Maine educators, their stories, their commitment to serving Maines youth, and the impact they have on their students'...
