Connected Learning Ecosystem

The Western Maine CLE brings formal and informal educators together to provide the support of colleagues in a rural area. We work together to encourage and inspire each other, bringing authentic science to our students.  

Lead Educators

  • Katrina Heimbach

    7th & 8th grade science teacher at Sacopee Valley Middle School

  • Sarah Kearsley

    Experiential STEM teacher based out of Roberts Farm through MSAD 17

Get to know our community

Like most of the teachers in our group who work in a rural area, I am the only teacher in my school who teaches my subject. I don't have someone at my school to bounce ideas off of. The Western Maine CLE has given me a community who I can connect with to share ideas. I am really excited that we are expanding our group and pulling in more informal educators!”
Katrina Heimbach

Learning Ecosystems in Action

Explore stories from completed and ongoing projects and curriculum.

Schools and Partners

Agnes Gray School

Bridgton Public Library

Center for an Ecology-Based Economy

Dirigo High School & Dirigo Elementary School G

Dr. Shaw Memorial Library

Education Development Center

Farmington Public Library

Hebron Station School and Agnes Gray School

Jim Ditzler Memorial Library

Jobs for Maine Grads

Jordan Small Middle School

Maine Local Living School

Maine Climate Action Now

Mt. Blue High School

Norway Public Library

Oxford Hills Middle School

Oxford Hills School District

Sacopee Valley Middle School

Stratton Elementary/MS

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H