"UnumProvident Starting Six" Honors Outstanding Educators in Maine.PORTLAND, Maine Portland is the largest city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a 2004 population of 63,882. Portland is Maine's cultural, social and economic capital. Tourists are drawn to Portland's historic Old Port district along Portland Harbor, which is at the mouth of the Fore River and part -- The Portland Pirates' usual starting six will get "schooled" this Sunday as a team of a different sort "takes to the ice." Outstanding educators from around the state will be honored this Sunday, January 14, as part of the second-annual UnumProvident Starting 6 Educators' Hall of Fame. During the first intermission of the game, 10 educators - four "coaches" and six "players" - will make a special appearance as part of their reward for their exceptional contributions to helping students prepare for college, career and citizenship. "Education is so important to helping build a future for our kids," said Kevin McCarthy Kevin McCarthy may refer to any of the following individuals:
A financial or personal stake one entity has in an asset, security, or transaction. Notes: For example, if you have a mortgage, your bank has a vested interest on the sale of your house. See also: Right in Maine's future, and we are glad to have this opportunity to recognize these very special educators." Applications for the UnumProvident Starting 6 Educators' Hall of Fame were sent to all public school superintendents and principals asking them to nominate an outstanding educator in their school or district that is helping students prepare for college, career and citizenship. "It's such a wonderful thing for these educators to be recognized for their commitment to Maine students," said Peter Geiger, Chair of the Maine Coalition for Excellence in Education. "These winners are real-life heroes in our classrooms. They don't just teach their students, they instill in·still v. To pour in drop by drop. in  stil·la tion n. in them a love of learning that drives them for the rest of their lives." In addition to being recognized at the Pirates' game Sunday, the educators will receive eight tickets to Sunday's game, a $500 check for them personally, a personalized Portland Pirates' game jersey and a copy of their "team" photo. "The Portland Pirates The Portland Pirates are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They play in Portland, Maine, USA at the Cumberland County Civic Center. History The Pirates were founded in 1993-94 as an affiliate of the Washington Capitals. are a great partner because they share our commitment to the community," said McCarthy. "This is a wonderful opportunity to really thank these educators for all they do in our schools in a fun and exciting venue." UnumProvident Educators' Hall of Fame Starting 6 Winners Honorees: * High School Principal of the Year: Chris Mosca, Greely High School Greely High School is a public high school for grades 9 to 12 located in Cumberland, Maine, United States. The enrollment is approximately 715 students. It also has a professional teaching staff of 64 and 50 % of the teachers have advanced degrees. Cumberland Center * Middle School Principal of the Year: Joanne Sizemore, Scarborough Middle School Scarborough * Elementary School elementary school: see school. Principal of the Year: Deborah Emery, Henry Cottrell School Monmouth * Maine Superintendent of the Year: Larry Littlefield, Kittery Public School Dept. Kittery UnumProvident Starting 6: * Karen Curley - Bath Middle School * Agnes Dodd - Embden Elementary School * Jeff Mayo Jeff Mayo (October 7, 1921, 8:00 AM GMT, London - April 17, 1998,9:10 AM BST, Barnstaple) was an English astrologer, astrology teacher, and astrology writer. In 1973, Mayo founded the Mayo School of Astrology, which after his death has operated from Truro, Cornwall. - Peru Elementary School * Kimberly Costa - Bucksport High School * Tracie Martin - Narraguagus High School Narraguagus High School is a small school in Harrington, Maine, United States. It has 280 students in grades 9-12. The school is named for the Narraguagus River, which runs through the town. * Sheila Cochrane - Newport Elementary School About UnumProvident UnumProvident (www.unumprovident.com) is the largest provider of group and individual income protection insurance, and one of the leading providers of employee benefits products and services, in the United States and the United Kingdom. Through its subsidiaries, UnumProvident insures more than 21 million people and provided $6 billion in total benefits to customers in 2005. |
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