Education & Human Development

Future Teachers' Academy

7th Annual
June 22-27, 2008
An Exciting Experience in Teaching and Learning at The Darling Marine Center

Enjoy math and science? Thinking about education as a profession?

The University of Maine Future Teachers’ Academy is looking for high school students who are enthusiastic about mathematics and science (especially marine science) and are interested in teaching. The free academy is sponsored by the UMaine College of Education and Human Development and the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry and Agriculture and School of Marine Sciences.

The goal of the Academy is to spark and retain the interest of talented high school juniors and seniors in becoming secondary mathematics and science teachers as well as career options along the field of marine science.

~Academy highlights~

• Meet other talented high school juniors and seniors from all over the State of Maine.
• Work with exemplary UMaine faculty and students.
• Engage in exciting workshops and
  stimulating discussions at a world class
  marine science laboratory setting on the coast.
• Spend two half-days on the beautiful coast of Maine exploring marine science.

Motivated, in-coming high school juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply for the Academy and campus experience.

 

 

 

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Consider joining us for an intellectually stimulating experience. Only 15 students will be selected for this highly competitive program. All expenses will be paid for those selected to participate.

Download FTA 2008 Brochure & Application

Applications are due May 16, 2008 and must be accompanied by:

1. The most recent official high school transcript
   of your grades, including SAT/ACT results
   if available.
2. A personal essay indicating why you wish to
   become an educator. Please include in your
   essay other information such as academic,
   extra-curricular and leadership activities that
   you believe would be helpful to your
   candidacy.
3. A letter of recommendation from your
   principal or designated administrator.

Please send copy of application and
accompanying materials to:
Owen J. Logue
Associate Dean for Academic Services
College of Education &Human Development
The University of Maine
5766 Shibles Hall
Orono, ME 04469-5766
(207) 581-2423 (fax)
Inquiries to:
(207) 581-2485
E-mail: oj.logue@umit.maine.edu

Since 2001, The Future Teachers' Academy (FTA)  has continued to combine dynamic staff with exceptional students from Maine and metropolitan New York City to create experiences that set the standard for recruitment and retention of aspiring teachers from diverse backgrounds.

"FTA is such an amazing experience. Participants get the unique opportunity to make fast and lasting friendships with talented students from all over the
state while learning and preparing for post-secondary education. Attending the Academy was one of the best decisions I made during high school. I made
some great friends and connections, had a ton of fun, learned more than I could have imagined, and made memories that will last a lifetime. I would highly recommend FTA to anyone who is considering
education as a profession."
-Jaime Dorion

College of Natural Sciences, Forestry and Agriculture
www.nsfa.umaine.edu

School of Marine Sciences
www.umaine.edu/marine

College of Education and Human Development
www.umaine.edu/edhd

Partial funding made possible from the University of Maine’s Diversity Fund.

FUTURE TEACHERS' ACADEMY STAFF

	Owen J. Logue, Ed.D. - Founder Co-Director Associate Dean of Academic Services/ Assistant Professor of Special Education University of Maine Orono, ME Ed.D. from Vanderbilt University
	William G. Ellis, Ph.D. Co-Director Assistant Director, School of Marine Sciences Associate Professor of Oceanography University of Maine Orono, ME Ph.D. from the University of Rhode Island
	Jose L. Cordero III, M.Ed Assistant Director Student Services Coordinator University of Maine Hutchinson Center Belfast, ME
	Emily Albee Assistant Director M.Ed student - Middle Level Social Studies B.S. from UMaine 2006
	Jaime Dorion - former FTA participant Senior Staff Member 3rd year Secondary Education major Concentration in English Minors in English and Mathematics University of Maine Orono, ME
	Hogan Marquis- former FTA participant Staff Member 2nd Year Secondary Education Major Concentration in Life Science University of Maine Orono, ME

FMI contact OJ Logue via email at oj.logue@umit.maine.edu

or call 207-581-2485