Welcome Ms. Saucier

Miss Saucier is a senior at the University of Maine, majoring in Elementary Education. She is a student intern at our school in Mrs. Murphy’s first grade class. She grew up in Glenburn and spent many summers working at her family’s store, BJ’s Market. On campus, she is a proud sister of Alpha Phi International Fraternity and was recently inducted into Kappa Delta Pi, an educational honor society. Miss Saucier has enjoyed her student teaching experience and the opportunity to become part of our school community. After graduation, she plans to live in the Bangor area and pursue a career in education.

Welcome Ms. Wolfenden

Ms. Wolfenden is a senior at the University of Maine, majoring in Elementary Education. She is from Ottawa, Canada and decided to come Maine to play on the Volleyball team at the University. She just finished her last season with the team and hopes to stay involved in athletics, either coaching or playing. Ms. Wolfenden is finishing her first placement with Mrs. Curtis in Kindergarten and is moving to Grade 5 with Mrs. Avery. Ms. Wolfenden is really excited to get a chance to work such different age groups and appreciates the learning opportunities she has experienced here. After graduation, Ms. Wolfenden plans on moving back to Ottawa, but sill be sad to leave such a friendly school.

Welcome Ms. Lawson

Ms. Lawson is one of our student interns at the Dr. Lewis S. Libby School. She is an Elementary Ed. student at the University of Maine. She was born and raised in Coeur d’ Alene and was involved in many athletics growing up. She just finished her 4 years of eligibility of college athletics playing volleyball for Maine. She is completing her first 8 weeks of student teaching in Mr. Kingsbury’s room working with the 6th grade math and science and the 5th grade science students. Next, she will be going to the Helen S. Dunn School in Greenbush to work with Sidsel Michaud. She will be graduating in May and is hoping to find a coaching job, as well as a teaching position, somewhere close to home this upcoming fall.

Welcome Ms. Peterson

Leslie Peterson is our new School Nurse. She is a Registered Nurse. She received her RN Diploma from St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing in Worcester, MA. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Maine, Orono. She is currently working on a Master's degree in Public Health at University of New England. Ms. Peterson's nursing career has included hospital, homecare, teaching and public health nursing positions. Leslie Peterson learns every day from the students at Lewis Libby School and is very happy to see such a healthy student population.

Welcome Ms. Clark

Ms. Clark is our new sixth grade English Language Arts and 6th-8th grade Gifted and Talented teacher.  In 2005, Ms. Clark graduated from the University of Maine with a Bachelors of Science in Child Development and Family Relations and a minor in psychology.  She graduated from University of Maine with a Master of Arts in Teaching in 2007.  Ms. Clark worked as a sixth grade teacher at Milo Elementary School during the 2007 – 2008 school year.  At the Dr. Lewis S. Libby School, she coached the girl's middle school soccer team this fall.  She is enjoying this year working with the students and staff at the Dr. Lewis S. Libby School.

Welcome Mrs. James

Mrs. James is our new 5th grade and gifted and talented teacher. Mrs. James graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Art. Mrs. James has worked at the Asa Adams School in Orono as a Title I Literacy Ed Tech. She has also provided private tutoring services to both struggling and gifted students. Sarah is currently working on her Masters degree at University of Maine. Sarah says she is excited to be working with the students and staff at the Dr. Lewis S. Libby School.

Welcome Miss Gibney

Miss Gibney is our new 3rd grade teacher. She comes to the Dr. Lewis S. Libby School from Garland Elementary School where she taught kindergarten.  Prior to that, she had been teaching first grade and Title I at Glenburn Elementary School, where she actually attended school herself from kindergarten through eighth grade.  She now owns a home in Levant and has a five-year-old daughter who is in kindergarten there.  In her leisure time, Miss Gibney enjoys spending time with her family and friends, scrap booking, reading, bowling, playing board games, and traveling.  She has had a warm, wonderful welcome to our school and looks forward to getting to know all of the students and staff a lot better.

Welcome Mrs. Silk

The Dr. Lewis S. Libby School family would like to welcome our new principal Mrs. Lynn Silk. Mrs. Silk comes to us from the Viola Rand School in Bradley where she has served as the principal for the past three years. Prior to working in Bradley, Mrs. Silk was the assistant principal here at the Libby School, so she is a familiar face to many teachers, students and parents. Mrs. Silk grew up in Orono where she continues to live with her husband and youngest son, a senior at Orono High School. Mrs. Silk has two other grown sons who are currently deployed overseas—one as an Army Blackhawk crew chief and one as an Air Force security forces airmen. Mrs. Silk is thrilled to have the opportunity to rejoin the Libby School team

Welcome Mr. Surrette

The Dr. Lewis S. Libby School family would like to welcome our new Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, Mr. Timothy Surrette.  Prior to coming on board at the Libby School, Mr. Surrette taught 7th and 8th grade science at the James F. Doughty Middle School in Bangor, ME.   Also, Mr. Surrette has served as the Varsity Tennis Coach at John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor and has been a part of the Adult Education faculty at Old Town High School.   Mr. Surrette grew up in East Millinocket, ME.  Currently, he resides in Bangor, ME.  He enjoys spending time with his friends and family and participating in a variety of outdoor sporting activities.   Mr. Surrette is excited to have the opportunity to work with the excellent staff at the Dr. Lewis S. Libby School.