CTE - Contact Us

If you have questions about career and technical education (CTE, formerly known as vocational education) contact a member of the fb88 Department of Education's CTE team.Ìý

Dwight A. Littlefield
CTE DirectorÌý
207-441-8927
dwight.a.littlefield@maine.gov
Job responsibilities includeÌýCTE legislation, oversight, State Board liaison, State Workforce Investment Board liaison, Federal and State grant coordinator, regulation support, Middle School CTE, and CTE ARP funding—RFA project management, including grant application review, approval, and accountability.Ìý

Shawn Lagasse
CTE Data/Program Approval Manager
207-624-6743
shawn.lagasse@maine.gov
Job responsibilities includeÌýData collection and reporting,Ìýincluding Synergy (CTE section) and FAUPL,ÌýOccupational Safety and Health Administration, CTE CSR facilities, new program approval

Emily Doughty
CTE Natural Resource Specialist
207-592-0314
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Job responsibilities include Agriculture and Natural Resources Specialist, FFA Liaison, regional calendar

Danielle Despins
CTE School Review and Equity Coordinator
207-592-1448
danielle.r.despins@maine.gov
Job responsibilities includeÌýMethods of administration,Ìýcomprehensive school reviews, special populations and gender equity coordinator

Joseph W. Haney
CTE Standards/Program Approval Specialist
207-592-0630
joseph.w.haney@maine.govÌý
Job responsibilities include Career and education development,ÌýCTE articulation, programs of study, new program approval,ÌýTechnical skills standards and assessments, pre-apprenticeship liaison

Melissa Sherwood
CTE Perkins Grant Manager
207-816-2023
melissa.sherwood@maine.gov
Job responsibilities includeÌýPerkins federal grant support, CTE consulting

Ernest Kumah
CTE Management Analyst
207-441-2936
ernest.kumah@maine.gov
Job responsibilities includeÌýmanaging the implementation of the CTE equipment bond

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