About Us
INNOVATIVE TOOLS FOR THE CLASSROOM
Education Boothbay has funded over $200,000 for tools and resources to support Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics programs.
WHAT DRIVES US? OUR MISSION
Education Boothbay helps teachers teach and students learn by supporting innovative tools and resources outside of what may be available through school budgets.
Education Boothbay partners with teachers to help kids at the public schools in the Boothbay region learn the skills necessary for success in college and in their future careers.
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3D Printers
Education Boothbay has funded the purchase of multiple 3D printers for use by STEAM students. The 3D printers are used both in the classroom and for special projects, including the Maine State Science Fair.
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Laser Cutter
Education Boothbay funded the purchase a Jamieson LG-900 laser cutter. The laser cutter is used by engineering students with computer assisted design (CAD) to create precise cutouts, scale components, and engravings.
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CNC Router
Education Boothbay funded the purchase of a 4' x 4' CNC router. The router is used in conjunction with computer assisted design (CAD) to carve a wide variety of three dimensional objects from materials such as wood, plastic and aluminum.
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STEAM Initiative
Education Boothbay received a gift of $128,000 to enhance science, technology, engineering, art, and math programs allowing students to access cutting edge tools for 21st-century learning initiatives.
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COVID-19 Response
During the spring COVID shut-down, Boothbay Region schools continued to provide hundreds of daily meals to students operating at a significant deficit. The Foundation was able to off-set $28,870 of the costs.
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Teacher Grants
Teacher Grants are the heart of Education Boothbay’s efforts to advance innovation. Teachers are encouraged to submit grant requests for innovated programs twice a year. Unrestricted Education Boothbay donations fund the Teacher Grant Awards.
SCHOOLS WE SUPORT
Southport Central, Edgecomb Eddy, Boothbay Region Elementary, Boothbay Region High
RECOGNIZING TEACHERS
Education Boothbay funds two $500 teacher awards presented by the Boothbay Region Chamber of Commerce.
Boothbay Region High School Outstanding Teacher Award. Selected based on nominations, this annual award recognizes a member of the high school faculty. Learn about past recipients here.
Boothbay Region Educator of the Year Award. Selected by members of the Boothbay Region Chamber of Commerce, this new award will annually recognize an outstanding educator in the Boothbay Region.
ENDOWMENT
Education Boothbay is committed to funding innovative educational tools and resources for Boothbay Region students today and in the future. To that end, Education Boothbay directs 10% of all donations to grow the Education Boothbay Endowment. The income from the endowment will be used to fund Teacher Grant Awards in perpetuity.
