Meet The Learning Center Staff
Ms. Bowie, LCSW, CADC
Ms. Bowie earned her undergraduate degree from Wheaton College and her Masters from University of New England in 2001, she has been with TLC since 2009. Melissa provides individual, group and family services along with co-facilitating ropes course and team building activities.
Jennie Buskin
A Colby grad, this is her second year with TLC. Ms. Buskin teaches math.
Mr. Paul Coughlin
Mr. Coughlin has been a part of the TLC team since 2003. A graduate of USM, he also attended Springfield College in Massachusetts. Mr. Coughlin is an avid Red Sox fan, and became the PA announcer for the Portland Sea Dogs in 2013. His hobbies include music and he plays piano and electric bass.
Mr. Ben Davis
Mr. Davis teaches Social Studies. Mr. Davis is a great addition to the team not only in his teaching assignment but also as a team builder and facilitator.
Mrs. Getchell
Ms.Getchell earned her undergraduate degree from University of Maine in Farmington and her graduate degree from University of New England. She has worked at The Learning Center for over 10 years. Mrs. Getchell coordinates the Ski Club and the facilitation on TLC's Ropes Course.
Ms. Raina Heinold
Ms. Heinold teaches Sciences including state required Biology.
Ms. Lane, LADC (not pictured)
Ms. Lane is our substance abuse counselor. She visits the Learning Center students on Thursdays.
Ms. Bowie earned her undergraduate degree from Wheaton College and her Masters from University of New England in 2001, she has been with TLC since 2009. Melissa provides individual, group and family services along with co-facilitating ropes course and team building activities.
Jennie Buskin
A Colby grad, this is her second year with TLC. Ms. Buskin teaches math.
Mr. Paul Coughlin
Mr. Coughlin has been a part of the TLC team since 2003. A graduate of USM, he also attended Springfield College in Massachusetts. Mr. Coughlin is an avid Red Sox fan, and became the PA announcer for the Portland Sea Dogs in 2013. His hobbies include music and he plays piano and electric bass.
Mr. Ben Davis
Mr. Davis teaches Social Studies. Mr. Davis is a great addition to the team not only in his teaching assignment but also as a team builder and facilitator.
Mrs. Getchell
Ms.Getchell earned her undergraduate degree from University of Maine in Farmington and her graduate degree from University of New England. She has worked at The Learning Center for over 10 years. Mrs. Getchell coordinates the Ski Club and the facilitation on TLC's Ropes Course.
Ms. Raina Heinold
Ms. Heinold teaches Sciences including state required Biology.
Ms. Lane, LADC (not pictured)
Ms. Lane is our substance abuse counselor. She visits the Learning Center students on Thursdays.