WALDO COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER
Preparing Students for Career, College, & Community
Welding Technologies
Chris Cole joined the Waldo County Tech team in 2024. Mr Cole first came to Waldo County Technical Center in 2013 as a student. After completing the welding course at WCTC, he continued his learning of welding at Washington County Community College. Mr. Cole spent 10 years in the welding field and is now back teaching the Welding Technology program at WCTC. Mr Cole has welded at Alcom, Fisher plow and Duramag as well in his own shop, His is also the Assistant Wrestling coach at Mount View High School.
Early Childhood Education & K-8 Teaching
Jennifer Howard joins the Waldo Tech Team in 2024, bringing with her 30+ years of experience working in the education field. Jennifer has presented workshops for educators and parents of young children both locally and nationally; for both the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Maine Literacy Organization, Born to Read. Jennifer's child care center, Helping Hands, served families in Waldo County for over a decade. She is excited to provide WCTC students with the tools needed to become future educators.
Graphic Design
Phone: 207-407-WCTC ext#0126
Fax: 207-802-5204
Hillary is excited to be joining the Waldo Tech Team. Originally from New York, she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Washington University in St. Louis. After graduation, she worked for 15 years in the UK and Germany as a graphic designer for music and lifestyle magazines
Employability Skills Program and STRIVE Program
Phone: 207-407-WCTC Ext0120
Adam joined the Waldo Tech team in 2020 as an Ed Tech and then became the Strive/ESP Instructor in 2021.
Adam is a woodworker by trade, but has dabbled in most of the other technologies. Adam started his journey in woodworking in his uncle's woodshop at a young age. He attended Mid-Maine Technical Center for fine woodworking during his Junior and Senior year at Lawrence HS. He continued his woodworking at Eastern Maine Community College, where he graduated with an AAS in fine woodworking/cabinet making .
Extended Learning Opportunities Coordinator
Phone: 207-407-WCTC Ext 0119
Rachel has been a member of the Waldo Tech team since 2013.
Rachel received her Bachelor of Fine Arts and her Master’s degree in Education from the University of Southern Maine. She has been an art teacher, an elementary school teacher, an early childhood instructor and a literacy instructor before taking on the role of WCTC’s ELO Coordinator in 2022. When she is not at school, Rachel loves landscape painting in her studio, baking bread and spending time in nature.
Rachel received her Bachelor of Fine Arts and her Master’s degree in Education from the University of Southern Maine. She has been an art teacher, an elementary school teacher, an early childhood instructor and a literacy instructor before taking on the role of WCTC’s ELO Coordinator in 2022. When she is not at school, Rachel loves landscape painting in her studio, baking bread and spending time in nature.
Pre-Nursing/Certified Nursing Assistant
Phone: 207-407-WCTC Ext #0123
Ms. Conlon has been a member of the Waldo Tech team since 2018. Ms. Conlon is Registered Nurse with twenty-five years in the acute care setting. She received her nursing degree from Victor Valley School of Nursing in Victorville, CA.
Automotive Technology
Phone: 207-407-WCTC Ext 0108
Ryan has been a member of the Waldo Tech team since 2014. Ryan is a graduate of Southern Maine Community College with an Associate degree of Applied Science in Automotive Technology and one in Fire Science. He is certified as a Master Automobile Technician, Service Consultant, and Advanced Level Engine Performance by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Ryan has worked at Ford, Mazda, and Subaru dealerships as well as an independent shop.
Small Engines/Diesel Instructor
Phone: 207-407-WCTC ext#0106
Mark has been a member of the Waldo Tech team since 2005. Mark worked as a diesel technician for BFI Browning Ferris Industries in Massachusetts for 16 years where he performed various duties including preventative maintenance, road repairs and was also the second shift foreman. Mark Scipione Automotive Service Excellence certification in heavy duty brake systems and heavy duty suspension and steering systems. Mark has also worked on a variety of equipment including Elgin street sweepers, and fleet owned vehicles such as Ford trucks and Komatsu loaders. His small engine experience includes working at Charmers Small Engines in Dedham, Massachusetts. He has installed and repaired Fisher snow plows and sanders, as well as a variety of lawn equipment such as Toro, John Deere, Scagg, Briggs and Stratton and Tecumseh engines.
Auto Collision/Composites
Phone: 207-407-WCTC ext#0110
Fax: 207-802-5204
Gil Russell has been a member of the Waldo Tech team since 2004. Mr Russell first came to Waldo County Technical Center in 1978 as a student. After completing the course at WCTC, Mr. Russell spent 27 years in the Auto Collision field and is now back teaching the Auto Collision/Composites program at WCTC.
Building Trades
Phone: 207-407-WCTC ext#0112
Chris Kein joined the Waldo Tech team as our Explore CTE program in 22/23 and has now moved to the Building Trades Instructor for the 2024/2025 school year.
Mr. Kein, lives in Unity with his wife and two dogs. Mr. Kein has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy and has worked in the public school system for years as a physical therapist, high school teacher and coach. He loves woodworking and creates everything from wooden rings to fine furniture at One Of A Kein Woodcraft.
Mathematics
Phone: 207-407-WCTC ext#0222
Lacey Williams joined the WCTC team in August 2017. Lacey attended the University of Maine at Farmington where she earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in mathematics. Lacey is the mathematics instructor at Waldo Tech.
Jackie Boulay joined the Waldo Tech team in 2019. school year. She has many years of culinary, catering, restaurant experience in several various venues.
