Future Teachers Academy
Explore a Future in Teaching
The Future Teachers Academy is presented by Thomas College’s Lunder School of Education, which provides preservice teachers with the opportunity to learn about their best capabilities as a future teacher.
February 6, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Open to Maine high school students, the Future Teachers Academy is for students interested in exploring the field of education as a career. Students will be able to participate in a day-long, hands-on and experiential teaching environment inspired by interdisciplinary curriculum.
Lunder School of Education faculty will be your professors for the day.
This academy is free and includes lunch.
The Future Teachers Academy is presented by Thomas College’s Lunder School of Education, which provides preservice teachers with the opportunity to learn about their best capabilities as a future teacher.
Schedule of Events
February 6, 2026
10:00 a.m.: Registration, Summit Room
10:00 – 10:15 a.m.: Meet and Greet, Summit Room
10:15 – 10:30 a.m.: Welcome and Layout of the Day
10:30-11:15- Breakout session 1: Creating a Tapestry of Learning, Dr. Richard Biffle- AD205, AD205A , and Summit Room
11:15 – 11:30 a.m.: Break and transition to lunch in Summit Room
11:30 – 12:30 p.m.: Lunch in cafeteria
12:30 – 1:15 p.m.: Breakout session 2: Negotiating Diverse Cultures, Dr. Heather Batchelor- AD205, AD205A, and Summit Room
1:15 – 2:00 p.m.: Closing in Summit Room
2:00 – 2:30 p.m.: Optional tour
Contact
Associate Professor of Education and Chair of the Lunder School of Education
[email protected]
207-859-1158
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Phone Numbers
- Admissions (Undergrad): 207-859-1101
- Admissions (Grad): 207-859-1255
- Advancement: 207-859-1118
- Counseling: 207-859-1245
- Financial Aid: 207-859-1110
- Health Services: 207-859-1401
- Health Svcs. Fax: 207-859-1126
- Main Fax Number: 207-859-1114
- Registrar: 207-859-1108
- Safety & Security: 207-859-1399