“The Teach Scholarship supported me in furthering my education in Early Childhood Education as I operated my Family Childcare Business out of my home. Very grateful for this opportunity!”

- Theresa Berry, AA Eastern Maine Community College

“My journey has been a blessing. Being a mom of two busy boys in sports and traveling, working full time and going to school doing 2 classes a semester had it’s challenges but with the support of my husband and friends along with the T.E.A.C.H. scholarship it has helped me accomplish my goals of completing my bachelors degree to become a public school teacher.  Having this scholarship helped me and my family financially and not having to take out student loans and helped me with the released time to work on homework.”

- Kassandra Jordan, BA University of Maine Presque Isle

“This year has been especially trying and difficult in the field of early childhood education and it has been crucial for me to have this opportunity through continuing education to grow in practice and connect with Professors and peers to stay focused on goals and professional growth. As a small family child care owner and University of Maine student I’ve seen immediate benefit to the children I implement what I’m studying in my everyday work. The T.E.A.C.H. scholarship provided support that has me looking forward to a long career as an early childhood education professional.”

- Stacie Archibald, UMaine Farmington ECE Cohort

“I am so grateful to have received the T.E.A.C.H. scholarship this year. The support that I receive from my employer and Maine AEYC has allowed me to not only focus on my course work during the final two semesters of my degree program, but has also alleviated some stress during this already trying school year. I am able to dedicate the time needed to both my job as a preschool teacher in an outdoor classroom and to my studies. In addition, the financial benefits are allowing me to pay down student loans rather than pay for tuition which is allowing me to consider graduate school as a feasible option in my educational future.”

- Jen Peavey, BA UMaine Augusta

“I am honored and humbled to be a recipient of the T.E.A.C.H. scholarship. This has alleviated the financial burden of returning to school, as well as given me additional support and guidance along my journey. Receiving this scholarship serves as a validation to all of my hard work academically as well as in my community and the families I have been able to serve.”

- Jennifer Smith, UMaine Farmington ECE Cohort