Principal Hired for Peaks, Cliff Island Schools
Gwen E. Smith, a teacher with experience working at the Chebeague Island School, has been selected as the new principal for Peaks Island and Cliff Island elementary schools in Portland.
Smith joins the Portland Public Schools from MSAD 51 in Cumberland and North Yarmouth. She served as administrative island coordinator and teacher of a multi-age class (grades three through five) at the Chebeague Island School from 2001 to 2004. Since 2004, she has been a grade five teacher at North Yarmouth Memorial School.
“I’m very excited about the opportunity to work with the staff, students and community members of both island communities,” said Smith. “Peaks Island and Cliff Island have so much to offer to truly enhance the learning opportunities of their children, and it’s a pleasure to join this pursuit.”
Smith holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Maine and a master’s in education from the University of New England. She has extensive training in literacy and math instruction and has served on several district and regional educational committees.
