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Educator from Portland is Maine Teacher of the Year

Educator from Portland is Maine Teacher of the Year

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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A fourth-grade teacher at the Gerald E. Talbot Community School in Portland is Maine’s Teacher of the Year.

Cindy Soule learned of the award Thursday at an outdoor ceremony.

Officials say she’s a leader in helping to make transformational change and mentoring other teachers.

She’s also known for keeping students engaged in the classroom.

The other finalists were Alison Babb-Brott, a second-grade teacher at St. George School in St. George, and Heather Webster, an English teacher at Medomak Valley High School.

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