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MAINE COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES

Our Board

Our board is comprised of social studies professionals representing the spectrum current and former of social studies educators from K - University as well as related fields like museum educators, content specialists, and relevant organizations. As a board we are committed to ensuring that educators across the state of Maine are represented.

We are a volunteer citizen board and members are chosen for three year terms. Executive officers are voted upon by the full membership at our annual meeting which occurs during our conference each year.  While our member come from many different school districts, institutions and organizations their work on the board is not done on behalf of those organizations unless by previous arrangement. 

President Message

The board wanted to take a moment to thank and recognize our former President Dennis Edmondson who is terming off as President and stepping down from the board to spend time with his family and to focus on enjoying his retirement. Maine’s Teacher of the Year in 2005, Dennis taught Social Studies at Mt. Ararat High School in Topsham, ME before retiring in 2023.  A true history lover and passionate teacher, Dennis served the MCSS board with dedication and humor.  Upon his resignation, Dennis said of MCSS: “We have faced many challenges the last few years….however, I feel [the board’s] collective and continued efforts will soon be rewarded. I hold much appreciation for a group of dedicated people who value the need for improving the teaching of social studies in our great state of Maine.”  Thank you for volunteering your time and expertise with us, Dennis; MCSS wishes you the best!

Kathleen Kneumann

MCSS Acting President
January 2025


Board of Directors

Executive Officers: 

                  Kathleen Kneumann, president-elect

   Michelle Strattard, secretary

Donna Olsen, treasurer


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Contact Us at info@mainesocialstudies.org

Maine Council for the Social Studies is an affiliate council with the National Council for the Social Studies 

Maine Council for the Social Studies is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

P.O. Box 618

Westbrook, ME 04092

 

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