MMSA Title: STEM Education Specialist Rebecca combines her passion for conservation, science and education into a unique role at Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance. She joined MMSA December 2018 and is currently working on the citizen science project, WeatherBlur, and is co-coordinating the Maine State Science Fair through the Reach Center at MMSA. Prior to… [Read More]
Rhonda Tate
MMSA Title: STEM Education Specialist Rhonda joined MMSA in January of 2019 as a STEM specialist. Rhonda graduated from the University of Maine with a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Environmental Science and a Master of Arts in Teaching. She is a certified K-8 Teacher, 7-12 Life Science Teacher, and a Building Administrator. Before… [Read More]
Natalie Chamberlain
MMSA Title: Communications Specialist. Natalie joined MMSA in September 2017. She has a B.A. in English from the University of Florida and a M.Ed. in Elementary Education from the University of Maryland. She taught elementary school for 6 years before working as an elementary school math specialist. Prior to coming to MMSA she ran a… [Read More]
Alexandria Brasili
Alexandria Brasili joined MMSA in April 2017 as a Research Associate. She holds a Master’s degree in Science Education from Oregon State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Bowdoin College.
Scott Byrd, Ph.D.
MMSA Title: Researcher Scott Byrd joined MMSA in January 2017 as a researcher. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of California, Irvine and a Masters in Environmental Sciences from Oklahoma State University. Scott has been an active researcher for over 15 years in the fields of human rights and social justice, non-profit… [Read More]
Kate Kastelein
Kate joined MMSA in November 2015. She has a B.A. in Humanities from the University of Southern Maine, where she is currently pursuing a M.F.A. in creative writing.
Cindy Caverly
MMSA Title: Staff Accountant. Cindy joined MMSA in August of 2011. She is very happy to be working at an organization that promotes STEM education as that has been a long-time interest. She started as a staff accountant while completing her B.S. in Business Administration at the University of Maine at Augusta. While continuing to… [Read More]
Stefany Burrell
MMSA Title: STEM Education Specialist. Stefany joined MMSA in October 2014. She has a B.S. in Landscape Horticulture from the University of Maine and a graduate certificate in Instructional Design & Technology from Walden University. Stefany spent seven years as an environmental educator and director of operations at Maine Energy Education Program. She also completed… [Read More]
Hannah Lakin
MMSA Title: STEM Education Specialist. Hannah Lakin joined Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance in January 2016 as a STEM Education Specialist. With a passion for bringing depth and authenticity to learning, Hannah supports STEM educators through programs, coaching and consulting. She works closely with the ACRES Project Team to bring professional development coaching and resources… [Read More]