The people who make
Cedarbrook, Cedarbrook.
Our teachers and staff bring playfulness, rigor, and deep care to school every day. They know every child by name — and by what makes them tick.
Our incredible educators
Cedarbrook teachers bring deep expertise and genuine warmth. They never hesitate to stop and make sure a student feels heard — and every family knows their child is truly known here.
Sarah Mitchell
Kindergarten Teacher12 years at CedarbrookM.Ed in Early Childhood Education. Recipient of multiple regional arts education grants. Former classroom art mentor with over a decade of public school experience.
Emma Sullivan
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant1 year at CedarbrookM.S. in Education with a reading specialist focus. Brings a calm presence to the youngest classroom and a love of read-alouds.
Marcus Hayes
1st-Grade Teacher2 years at CedarbrookDual certification in early childhood and special education. Master's in Teaching and Learning with a focus on instructional leadership.
Rachel Cooper
1st-Grade Teacher Assistant4 years at CedarbrookBackground in public health and nutrition. Yoga instructor, math tutor, and former parent volunteer at Cedarbrook for seven years.
Diana Reed
2nd-Grade Teacher3 years at CedarbrookParent of two Cedarbrook alums. Currently pursuing a Master's in Teaching at the University of Southern Maine.
Hannah Carter
3rd-Grade Teacher12 years at CedarbrookMaster's in Teaching, University of New England. Former science educator and curriculum designer at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute.
Maya Wallace
4th/5th-Grade Teacher3 years at CedarbrookB.S. in Early Childhood Education. M.Ed. in Instructional Design. Maine State Teaching Certificate.
Claire Bennett
4th/5th-Grade Teacher3 years at CedarbrookM.S. in Biological Sciences for Science Educators. Brings hands-on lab work and field observation into the upper-grade classroom.
Jordan Marsh
Middle School Humanities (6–8)7 years at CedarbrookM.A. in History from the University of Maine. Former public-school humanities teacher. Leads Cedarbrook's 8th-grade capstone program and the Author Summit.
Sam Walker
Middle School Math & Science (6–8)6 years at CedarbrookB.S. in Physics, Bates College. M.A.T. in Secondary Mathematics. Runs the 6–8 math pathway and the middle school robotics elective.
Lila Whitman
Middle School World Language (6–8)4 years at CedarbrookNative French speaker. Background in immersion-style language instruction. Coordinates the 8th-grade Quebec exchange trip.
Tara Williams
Art Specialist & Learning Support5 years at CedarbrookM.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, University of Southern Maine. Graduate work in environmental and community education. Trained in structured-literacy interventions.
Lena Brooks
Environmental Science, P.E. & Outdoor Education9 years at CedarbrookB.S. in Environmental Science. Wilderness First Responder. Leads outdoor learning blocks across all four pods.
Iris Murray
Performing Arts Specialist10 years at CedarbrookMusic school graduate with songwriting honors. Music Together certified. Working musician with multiple original records.
Lily Lawson
Flex Assistant & Aftercare3 years at CedarbrookHas worked with children of all ages for nearly twenty years, including multiple years as a one-on-one classroom aide.
Intentionally small. Always present.
We keep our administration small so we stay connected to students and families. Our admin team is out and about in the school every day — from supporting a classroom to singing along with a song.
Diane Foster
Head of School8 years at CedarbrookA lifelong Mainer in education since 2001. Joined Cedarbrook as a 1st grade teacher, became Director of Learning in 2020, and Head of School in 2022. Master's in Teaching, University of Southern Maine. Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator.
Olivia Reynolds
Director of Community4 years at CedarbrookBackground in performing arts education and program management. Parent of a Cedarbrook alum and a current student.
Paige Henley
Business Manager5 years at CedarbrookDegree in Accounting. Former Director of Finance at an independent post-secondary institution.
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