If approved by the School Committee, David Galin will work on coordinating academic programs.
Kelley Bouchard
Staff Writer
Kelley writes about some of the most critical aspects of Maine’s economy and future growth, including transportation, immigration, retail and small business, commercial development and tourism, with emphasis on consumer issues, sustainability and minority ownership. Her wider experience includes municipal and state government, education, history, human rights, health and elder care, the environment and the housing crisis. A Maine native and University of Maine graduate, she was a college intern for two summers at the former Lewiston Evening Journal. She previously worked at the Ipswich Chronicle, Beverly Times and Salem Evening News in Massachusetts. Favorite pastimes include gardening, cooking for family and friends, streaming foreign TV series and kayaking at camp.
SAD 51 administrator named to top school job in Portland
David Galin is curriculum director in Cumberland and North Yarmouth schools. He has been tapped to be chief academic officer of Portland public schools.
Deering High School graduation: Class of 2010 poised to ‘accomplish great things’
Valedictorian Rachel Miller advises graduates, using insight based on her own medical ‘miracle.’
Deering High graduates 257 in class of 2010
Principal Kunin marks his final DHS commencement and two students receive posthumous diplomas.
Portland High Graduation: Class of 2010 represents its multicultural city well
Diplomas are presented to 174 graduates in an awards-filled ceremony at Merrill Auditorium.
New learning standards for states issued
The new standards the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers stress deeper learning, focused concepts and higher expectations.
3 southern Maine students win Youth Who Rock Awards
They are among eight young people to be honored for their dedication to education despite significant challenges.
Portland High graduates 174 students
Commencement ceremony at Merrill Auditorium featured special performances, speeches and awards.
Bleak fiscal future forces schools to make sacrifices at all levels
New fees are being added and employees are giving up raises, from bus drivers to top administrators.
Decorum ending 30-year run in Old Port
The recession takes its toll on the specialty store, but the owner hopes to reopen elsewhere soon.