Fred Cole is a longtime educator and leader on the Blue Hill Peninsula, including time as a teacher and principal at Blue Hill Consolidated School, development director at The Bay School, and principal at Surry Elementary School. Mr. Cole took the helm as Adams School principal in 2022. In 2023 he added the role of Adams School technology coordinator. He is a graduate of Colby College, and the University of Maine, where he earned his Masters in Educational Leadership.

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Mr. Cole lives with his wife Stephanie on the western shores of the Salt Pond, at the Cole family compound, where they enjoy time spent with their children and grandchildren.

Lindsey grew up in a Connecticut River Valley town in Hartford County. After earning her B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire, she returned to her hometown of Windsor Connecticut where she taught grades 1 and 2 for the next 9 years. Lindsey joined the Adams School family in the 2016-17 school year when she relocated to Maine. In 2020, Lindsey earned her M. Ed. with a focus on sustainability from Antioch University in Keene, NH. When Lindsey is not working, you can find her living out her true passions as an outdoor adventure enthusiast fishing, hiking or biking her way around the great Pine Tree state. 

Ann Blodgett moved to Castine with her family in 2019. She has been a part of the Adams School since 2022, most recently as the long-term substitute teacher for middle school science and math. She holds a BS in Zoology from Oregon State University, MS in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana, and MFA in Nonfiction Writing from the University of Alaska - Fairbanks. She is also a certified Maine Master Naturalist.

In previous lives Ann has worked as a wildland firefighter, wildlife rehabilitator, wildlife biologist, fisheries biologist, marine mammal observer, science writing instructor, and environmental consultant. She never expected to become a science and math teacher on the coast of Maine but has found great joy at the Adams School and in her life in Castine. She is never happier than when clearing invasive brush, planting a native tree, or walking with her dogs in the woods.

Deletra Schamle graduated from the University of California at San Diego with a B.A. in Psychology.  She also completed the Fifth Year Credential Program to earn her teaching degree.  She later earned her certificate for teaching Special Education from Point Loma Nazarene College.  She has taught for several years on the border of California and Mexico and earned a certificate in English Language Learning.  Since moving to Maine in 1994 she has raised a family of two children and began teaching again as the Special Education Teacher at the Adams School in 2001.  She has continued her own learning taking many classes at both the University of Maine at Orono and the University of Southern Maine.  She is currently working on her Masters Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language.  As an artist, a teacher and life long learner she enjoys sharing her own love of learning and creativity while encouraging students to reach for the best in themselves.

Nyah is a service dog that works with Deletra Schamle as a diabetic alert dog.  She was born in Las Vegas, Nevada at 4E Kennels and trained for her service dog position for almost a year on a small farm in Sacramento, California.  She has been scent trained to alert for high and low blood sugars.  She enjoys recess and being read to by children.

Heather Emanuelson is a pianist, flutist, and music educator with more than 30 years of professional experience. A graduate of North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, she holds degrees in Music Performance, Music Education, and History. Heather has performed widely in the Chicago area and Midcoast Maine, appearing with organizations such as the Starlight Theatre Group, the Chicagoland Pops Orchestra, The Grand in Ellsworth, and of course, our highly esteemed Castine Town Band. In addition to her performance work, she is the Music Director at the Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine, also known as The Main Street Church, as well as maintaining a successful private music studio where she teaches all instruments and has since 1998.  In addition she serves on the Board of the Castine Arts Association as the Music Chair. 

W. Russell Webner grew up in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Vassar College in 2011, majoring in Studio Art. In 2015, he received his MFA in painting from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He has worked in the art world in New York City, the auto industry in Detroit, and the lobster industry in Stonington. In 2025, he received his RYT-200 Yoga Teacher Certification from Flourish Yoga in Tucson, Arizona.

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In 2021, Russell moved to Brooksville and started a farm. A proud grower, he enjoys spending his time outside in the natural beauty of this special region. He believes there is an important balance to strike between nature and technology. For the past ten years, he has switched between digging in the dirt and running his own 3D printers and CNC machine. He is looking forward to the privilege of teaching art to the precious young minds at the Adams School -- and is ready to learn much from the students himself.

I grew up in Prospect and, after graduating from Bucksport High School in 2020, I moved to Castine to be closer to my family. I've lived in Castine for three years and have worked at T&C Market, Dennett's Wharf, and as a nanny, where I fell in love with the kids' kind hearts and big personalities. I'm extremely excited to start my new journey as the secretary and permanently join the town. 

Veronica lives in Brooksville with her children and husband, and also works part time at Walgreens in Blue Hill. She has previous experience as a substitute school cook.

Georgia Zildjian (Choral Music, Performing Arts) is a theatre artist, educator, and dramaturg-historian who grew up in Castine and graduated from the Adams School ('05)  She holds a BFA in Theatre Arts from Boston University's School of Theatre, and is completing a Masters of Education in Place Based Education from Antioch University, New England. She is currently the Manager of Museum Learning at the Wilson Museum, an an affiliate teaching artist in the Ellsworth High School Visual and Performing Arts Academy (VPA), and founding member of Tandem Theatre Collective, based in Portland, Maine. Ms. Georgia lives in Bucksport with her partner and their beloved menagerie of animal friends. In her spare time she is an avid reader and ocean-swimmer. She is honored to have the privilege to teach at the school she grew up in!

Tracy Lameyer teaches pre-k/kindergarten, and holds a Master’s Degree in Literacy Development from the University of Maine, as well as a Certificate of Advanced Study from Antioch New England, in Waldorf Education. Seeing the individuality of each student before her, Tracy pursues creating a classroom environment that is nurturing and engaging, focusing on the whole child and brings breadth to practical activities, (such as gardening, and handworks,) as well as the arts, (painting, music, drawing,) which are integrated into the academic curriculum. Tracy is currently pursuing an outdoor education certificate, which will showcase the many aspects of Castine’s beautiful and natural environment as an extended classroom.

Tracy is the mother of 3, and relishes time spent with each of her children, where they reside at Dyce Head Lighthouse. Her days are a mixture of hiking, tennis, gardening, traveling, and all things Buffalo, NY, (her hometown.) 

Mrs. Trainor graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a Masters in elementary education.  She met her husband in New Hampshire and then they moved to Alabama where she taught third grade for a year.  In 2009 she moved to Maine, and she began teaching at the Adams School.  She taught 1st grade and 2nd grade for many years, before moving up to 3rd and 4th grade.  Mrs. Trainor and her husband have a daughter and two dogs.  In her free-time Mrs. Trainor enjoys taking pictures and spending time on the water. 

Mr. Langsdorf received his undergraduate degree in Philosophy from Colorado College and his graduate degree from Marlboro College. Most recently, he taught middle and high school humanities at a small school in Southern Vermont. Mr. Langsdorf also has experience in outdoor education and spent many summers as a camp counselor.

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Mr. Langsdorf seeks to engage students’ natural curiosity and explore meaningful questions that help us to understand how the world we know has come to be. In his spare time he enjoys singing and playing guitar, chess, and skateboarding. He is in the process of moving to the Belfast area with his wife and young daughter.

Ms. Vagt graduated from Davidson College with a BS in Psychology. She received her Masters in Special Education from Wheelock College in Boston and also holds a Graduate Certificate in Children’s Literature from Pennsylvania State University. She has taught since 2004 in Fairfax County, VA, Brookline, MA, Ellsworth, ME, New Orleans, LA, Charlottesville, VA, Boston, MA, and Portland, ME. She has a passion for children’s literature, writing, and photography, as well as tennis, the Red Sox, and the Pats. She lives in Castine with her daughter Sydney and is beyond happy to be a part of this amazing community.

​Andrew Chung is a mathematics educator and youth sports volunteer in the Castine area. He joined Adams School in Castine in 2022, working primarily with middle school students in mathematics and academic intervention, and currently serves as the school's math interventionist, math team coach, and athletic director. His work reflects a strong commitment to education and opportunities for young people in the Blue Hill Peninsula community.

Mr. Lopez was born and raised in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. He has a Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University in Political Science and served in the US Navy. If he looks familiar, you may have seen him working (or working out) at the Blue Hill YMCA. Or you may have seen him right here at Adams School where he was our educational technician last year. Mr. Lopez lives in Blue Hill with his wife and two teenage sons, where they are perpetually restoring their nearly 200 year old home. He will continue his educational technician duties in addition to teaching physical education. Get ready for fitness fun!

Michael Whitney comes to the Adams School with two decades of experience supporting youth and families across Maine. He holds a Master’s in Counselor Education from the University of Maine, where he also earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology, summa cum laude.

His background includes work as a youth and family clinician in both Rhode Island and Maine, directing community diversion programs in Portland and Lewiston, and serving with the Maine Department of Corrections to help ensure equitable treatment for minority youth involved in the justice system. Currently, Michael also works as an Ed Tech at the Penobscot Community School, where he will continue part-time.

Michael lives in Penobscot with his wife and daughter. In his free time, he enjoys staying connected to the Maine woods and waters—whitewater canoeing, camping, hunting, making maple syrup, and foraging wild mushrooms.

He’s excited to build strong relationships with students, families, and staff to help every child feel supported and ready to thrive.

Hello! My name is Mary Kuhar. I have been a nurse since
2002. I worked as an LPN from 2002-2007 and as an RN since
2009 onward. I have worked in many fields: Forensics,
Medical/Surgical, ICU, Hematology/Oncology, College Nursing,
Women’s Health, and Geriatrics. My nursing career is a calling
from God to help others; it has brought me joy, tears,
frustration, and fulfilment through the years. I look forward to
meeting and caring for all the people and kiddos here at the
Adams School.

Gavin Rogers is taking over the wheel as our bus driver. Hailing from Penobscot, Gavin spent his childhood roaming the land and seas from the islands of the Bagaduce River to the hills of Fort George. After graduating with a B.A. from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, he returned to the Blue Hill Peninsula to teach math and science at the middle and high school levels for a number of years. Now, after a 3 year stint teaching English as a Second Language in Japan, he has returned home with a hankering to learn new skills and work new jobs outside of the classroom. Unable to separate himself entirely from the education system, he is very happy to be the bus driver for the Adams School.