ORONO, Maine, April 21 -- University of Maine issued the following news release:
Nikki Chan travelled about 40 miles to the University of Maine to recruit prospective employees for the Ellsworth School Department, where she serves as assistant superintendent.
Standing at a table lined with maroon shirts and other gifts and a standup banner showcasing facts about her department and a logo of its mascot - an eagle - Chan was among many representatives from nearly 40 districts statewide vying for UMaine talent during the College of Education and Human Development's annual Education Career Fair on April 16 in the Wells Conference Center.
Schools in Maine, like in many other states, are experiencing teacher shortages in a variety of areas, an...