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Augusta, ME–Eight Maine teachers were announced today as the state semifinalists for the 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year. These inspiring educators, members of the 2024 County Teacher of the Year cohort, embody the dedication, innovation, and leadership synonymous with Maine’s exceptional classroom teachers. As ambassadors for their students, colleagues, and school communities, their selection acknowledges their excellence in teaching and celebrates the collective achievements and commitment of the entire teaching profession in Maine
Kristel Anuszewski, Windsor Elementary School, 2024 Kennebec County, Shilo Burnham, East Belfast School, 2024 Waldo County, Ally Gilbert, Mt. Ararat High School, 2024 Sagadahoc County, Becky Hallowell, Wiscasset Elementary School, 2024 Lincoln County, Ryan Lowell, Ellsworth High School, 2024 Hancock County, Danielle Pelletier, CK Burns School, 2024 York County, Katie Strait, Baxter Academy for Technology and Science, 2024 Cumberland County, Emilie Throckmorton, Bangor High School, 2024 Penobscot
“Congratulations to all the semifinalists on this well-deserved recognition,” said Maine Education Commissioner Pender Makin. “I’m so inspired by the extraordinary work you do each and every day on behalf of your students, schools, and communities. Thank you for stepping up to represent Maine teachers as County Teachers of the Year and now as Teacher of the Year Semifinalists.”
In the next phase of the selection process, the semifinalists will deliver keynote speeches, submit professional portfolios, and participate in an expert panel discussion on educational equity, teacher leadership, and education policy. The state finalists will be announced in September, and the 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year will be revealed in October. The 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year will serve as an ambassador for the teaching profession and represent Maine in the National Teacher of the Year program.
