Lisa Conway, Executive Director
Lisa is our Executive Director and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2019. Her twin nephews attended summer camp with the Sea Turtles class! Lisa has over 20 years of experience as a teacher, school administrator, fundraiser, emergency medical technician (EMT), and nonprofit leader. She has a B.A. in physics and chemistry from Kenyon College, an Ed.M. in education policy and management from Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a continuing education certificate from Cornell University. She is an instructor of American Red Cross first aid, CPR, and lifeguarding. Lisa enjoys creating artwork, meeting new people, playing and working with kids, and exploring midcoast Maine – and she is thrilled to work at Coastal Kids because she gets to do ALL of these things every day.
Lisa may be reached at lisa.conway@coastalkidsme.org.
Lisa Conway, Executive Director
Lisa is our Executive Director and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2019. Her twin nephews attended summer camp with the Sea Turtles class! Lisa has over 20 years of experience as a teacher, school administrator, fundraiser, emergency medical technician (EMT), and nonprofit leader. She has a B.A. in physics and chemistry from Kenyon College, an Ed.M. in education policy and management from Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a continuing education certificate from Cornell University. She is an instructor of American Red Cross first aid, CPR, and lifeguarding. Lisa enjoys creating artwork, meeting new people, playing and working with kids, and exploring midcoast Maine – and she is thrilled to work at Coastal Kids because she gets to do ALL of these things every day.
Lisa may be reached at lisa.conway@coastalkidsme.org.
Lisa Conway, Executive Director
Lisa is our Executive Director and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2019. Her twin nephews attended summer camp with the Sea Turtles class! Lisa has over 20 years of experience as a teacher, school administrator, fundraiser, emergency medical technician (EMT), and nonprofit leader. She has a B.A. in physics and chemistry from Kenyon College, an Ed.M. in education policy and management from Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a continuing education certificate from Cornell University. She is an instructor of American Red Cross first aid, CPR, and lifeguarding. Lisa enjoys creating artwork, meeting new people, playing and working with kids, and exploring midcoast Maine – and she is thrilled to work at Coastal Kids because she gets to do ALL of these things every day.
Lisa may be reached at lisa.conway@coastalkidsme.org.
Jenn Caron, Education Director and Co-head Teacher, Minnows
Jenn is Education Director and Co-head Teacher of our Minnows class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 1999. Her son is a graduate of Coastal Kids, and her daughter is a current student! Jenn has a B.S. in Education and Special Education from University of Maine, Farmington, with a wealth of volunteer and work experience as a teacher and developmental therapist. She is a MRTQ level 7 teacher. Jenn loves working at Coastal Kids because of the supportive and engaged community of colleagues and parents. She relishes the challenge of supporting our students, families, and staff. She especially enjoys creating programming and lesson plans that fit the unique needs of all students and enjoys seeing their curiosity, kindness, and joy as they learn and master new skills.
Jenn may be reached at jenn.caron@coastalkidsme.org.
Jenn Caron, Education Director and Co-head Teacher, Minnows
Jenn is Education Director and Co-head Teacher of our Minnows class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 1999. Her son is a graduate of Coastal Kids, and her daughter is a current student! Jenn has a B.S. in Education and Special Education from University of Maine, Farmington, with a wealth of volunteer and work experience as a teacher and developmental therapist. She is a MRTQ level 7 teacher. Jenn loves working at Coastal Kids because of the supportive and engaged community of colleagues and parents. She relishes the challenge of supporting our students, families, and staff. She especially enjoys creating programming and lesson plans that fit the unique needs of all students and enjoys seeing their curiosity, kindness, and joy as they learn and master new skills.
Jenn may be reached at jenn.caron@coastalkidsme.org.
Jenn Caron, Education Director and Co-head Teacher, Minnows
Jenn is Education Director and Co-head Teacher of our Minnows class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 1999. Her son is a graduate of Coastal Kids, and her daughter is a current student! Jenn has a B.S. in Education and Special Education from University of Maine, Farmington, with a wealth of volunteer and work experience as a teacher and developmental therapist. She is a MRTQ level 7 teacher. Jenn loves working at Coastal Kids because of the supportive and engaged community of colleagues and parents. She relishes the challenge of supporting our students, families, and staff. She especially enjoys creating programming and lesson plans that fit the unique needs of all students and enjoys seeing their curiosity, kindness, and joy as they learn and master new skills.
Jenn may be reached at jenn.caron@coastalkidsme.org.
Priscilla Congdon, Special Education Coordinator
Priscilla is our founder and Special Education Coordinator and has worked at Coastal Kids since it opened in 1995. Priscilla has a B.S. in elementary education from University of Maine, Orono, and a M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education from the University of New Hampshire. She is certified by the State of Maine as a Teacher of Special Needs, birth through five, and is a MRTQ level 6 administrator. She coordinates Coastal Kids’ developmental therapy program for special needs children, and has over 45 years of experience in early childhood education, special education, and school administration. She also worked at L.L. Bean for 15 years! Priscilla is the guiding force behind our educational program and exemplifies Coastal Kids’ firm commitment to our mission of inclusion; this makes a difference in the lives of children in our community, and helps ALL children learn from one another and thrive when provided the right tools and support.
Priscilla may be reached at priscilla.congdon@coastalkidsme.org.
Priscilla Congdon, Special Education Coordinator
Priscilla is our founder and Special Education Coordinator and has worked at Coastal Kids since it opened in 1995. Priscilla has a B.S. in elementary education from University of Maine, Orono, and a M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education from the University of New Hampshire. She is certified by the State of Maine as a Teacher of Special Needs, birth through five, and is a MRTQ level 6 administrator. She coordinates Coastal Kids’ developmental therapy program for special needs children, and has over 45 years of experience in early childhood education, special education, and school administration. She also worked at L.L. Bean for 15 years! Priscilla is the guiding force behind our educational program and exemplifies Coastal Kids’ firm commitment to our mission of inclusion; this makes a difference in the lives of children in our community, and helps ALL children learn from one another and thrive when provided the right tools and support.
Priscilla may be reached at priscilla.congdon@coastalkidsme.org.
Priscilla Congdon, Special Education Coordinator
Priscilla is our founder and Special Education Coordinator and has worked at Coastal Kids since it opened in 1995. Priscilla has a B.S. in elementary education from University of Maine, Orono, and a M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education from the University of New Hampshire. She is certified by the State of Maine as a Teacher of Special Needs, birth through five, and is a MRTQ level 6 administrator. She coordinates Coastal Kids’ developmental therapy program for special needs children, and has over 45 years of experience in early childhood education, special education, and school administration. She also worked at L.L. Bean for 15 years! Priscilla is the guiding force behind our educational program and exemplifies Coastal Kids’ firm commitment to our mission of inclusion; this makes a difference in the lives of children in our community, and helps ALL children learn from one another and thrive when provided the right tools and support.
Priscilla may be reached at priscilla.congdon@coastalkidsme.org.
Teresa Grant, Office Manager
Teresa Grant is our Office Manager and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2018. Teresa has an A.B. in business administration from Mount Wachusett Community College and has many years of administrative office experience, including medical billing and a background in technology support in the public school system. Teresa is an avid traveler who knits, tinkers with computers, collects sand dollars at Popham Beach, and enjoys spoiling her young grandson. Teresa is empowered by her work at Coastal Kids because of the friendly staff and how well everyone works together, and because little kids’ voices and smiles are the best to brighten her days!
Teresa may be reached at admin@coastalkidsme.org.
Teresa Grant, Office Manager
Teresa Grant is our Office Manager and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2018. Teresa has an A.B. in business administration from Mount Wachusett Community College and has many years of administrative office experience, including medical billing and a background in technology support in the public school system. Teresa is an avid traveler who knits, tinkers with computers, collects sand dollars at Popham Beach, and enjoys spoiling her young grandson. Teresa is empowered by her work at Coastal Kids because of the friendly staff and how well everyone works together, and because little kids’ voices and smiles are the best to brighten her days!
Teresa may be reached at admin@coastalkidsme.org.
Teresa Grant, Office Manager
Teresa Grant is our Office Manager and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2018. Teresa has an A.B. in business administration from Mount Wachusett Community College and has many years of administrative office experience, including medical billing and a background in technology support in the public school system. Teresa is an avid traveler who knits, tinkers with computers, collects sand dollars at Popham Beach, and enjoys spoiling her young grandson. Teresa is empowered by her work at Coastal Kids because of the friendly staff and how well everyone works together, and because little kids’ voices and smiles are the best to brighten her days!
Teresa may be reached at admin@coastalkidsme.org.
Michele Barter, Bookkeeper
Michele Barter joined Coastal Kids in 2020. She has a B.A. in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from the University of Maine in Orono. Michele worked as a staff accountant for many years in Texas until her life path took her and her family overseas for 8 years, where she held multiple positions on the executive board for charitable organizations. After 13 years away from Maine, she moved back home to this beautiful state with her three children. She enjoys traveling, home projects, crafting, and being outdoors with her family. She loves the energy throughout the team and community here at Coastal Kids and is very excited to be a part of it all!
Michele may be reached at bookkeeper@coastalkidsme.org.
Michele Barter, Bookkeeper
Michele Barter joined Coastal Kids in 2020. She has a B.A. in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from the University of Maine in Orono. Michele worked as a staff accountant for many years in Texas until her life path took her and her family overseas for 8 years, where she held multiple positions on the executive board for charitable organizations. After 13 years away from Maine, she moved back home to this beautiful state with her three children. She enjoys traveling, home projects, crafting, and being outdoors with her family. She loves the energy throughout the team and community here at Coastal Kids and is very excited to be a part of it all!
Michele may be reached at bookkeeper@coastalkidsme.org.
Michele Barter, Bookkeeper
Michele Barter joined Coastal Kids in 2020. She has a B.A. in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from the University of Maine in Orono. Michele worked as a staff accountant for many years in Texas until her life path took her and her family overseas for 8 years, where she held multiple positions on the executive board for charitable organizations. After 13 years away from Maine, she moved back home to this beautiful state with her three children. She enjoys traveling, home projects, crafting, and being outdoors with her family. She loves the energy throughout the team and community here at Coastal Kids and is very excited to be a part of it all!
Michele may be reached at bookkeeper@coastalkidsme.org.