Meet our New Faculty & Staff for the 2025-26 Academic Year

Fryeburg Academy is excited to welcome our new faculty and staff hires for this academic year! We are thrilled to introduce a talented group of educators and professionals who bring diverse experiences, fresh perspectives, and a shared commitment to our mission of fostering academic excellence and personal growth.  As we embark on another year of inspiring learning and meaningful engagement, we invite our community to join us in welcoming these individuals who will play a vital role in enriching the educational experience for our students.

Ms. Moreau joins the Math Department this fall. She is a graduate of Kents Hill and Norwich University, holding a B.S. in Physics with minors in Mathematics and Education.  Ms. Moreau began her teaching career at a boarding school in Maryland and subsequently spent a few years at New Hampton.  In 2018, she took a position at her high school alma mater, where she taught math and science, and subsequently served as chair of the Science department.  After five years at Kents Hill, Ms. Moreau left education to try her hand in the world of engineering, but she quickly realized that she missed the classroom.  Ms. Moreau looks forward to joining our faculty and being reacquainted with the joys of getting young people interested in math and science.
Ms. Sweigart joins the Math Department.  She holds a B.S. in Biology from the UNE and a Master's in Public Health from USM.  Ms. Sweigart's background is wonderfully diverse: she has worked as a scientific research associate, a veterinary technician, and a paramedic; she has served as an educational technology specialist at both Molly Ockett and here at FA, and has also been a long-term substitute at Molly Ockett. Additionally, she homeschooled her three children for seven years.  Ms. Sweigart looks forward to helping her students develop an understanding of and love for math.

Growing our Aviation program (and teaching Economics!) will be experienced pilot and teacher Mr. Laskin.  Mr. Laskin has been involved in aviation in various capacities since before he was able to drive.  He is a graduate of Temple University, where he earned a B.A. in Secondary Education with a focus on Social Studies, and he holds an M.A. in History from Rutgers.  He began his educational career at a school in Brooklyn, where he taught both U.S. History and Aeronautics.  He then taught Social Studies in New Jersey for a few years before moving to the Mount Washington Valley.  Mr. Laskin has been a Social Studies teacher at Northeast Woodlands for the last three years, and while he has enjoyed his time there, he is eager to work with older students and have the chance to share his love of aviation.  

We welcome Ms. Geaghan to the Life Skills program.  Ms. Geaghan holds a B.A. in Spanish with minors in TESOL and Portuguese from the University of New Mexico; an M.S. in Educational Leadership from Thomas College; and a Master's in Special Education from Southern New Hampshire University.  Her teaching experience includes remotely teaching business English to students overseas, teaching English and Spanish in both Thorndike and Dexter, Maine, and serving as a Life Skills teacher and dorm parent at MCI.  Ms. Geaghan is eager to bring her knowledge of Special Ed and her experience with town academies to FA.

We also welcome Ms. Kebler to the Life Skills program. Ms. Kebler holds a B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation from UNH,  an M.S. in Education from Simmons College, and has been working in Special Ed since 2004.  She has held various positions at the New England Center for Children and served as a behavior analyst in a school district in southern New Hampshire.  For the last few years, Ms. Kebler has been a consulting specialist and special ed teacher at nearby SAU 13. Ms. Kebler appreciates FA’s commitment to providing a nurturing environment for students in the Life Skills program, and she looks forward to supporting those students in developing the skills and independence they need.  

Mr. Moore is the newest addition to the Science Department.  He grew up on the campus of The Governors Academy.  He played football at Boston University before transferring to the University of Montana, where he earned a B.A. in Biology.  Mr. Moore also holds a Master's in Environmental Education from UNH.  His teaching career began at Kents Hill, where he lived and worked for nearly 16 years, including serving as chair of the Environmental Studies department.  Mr. Moore had been on the faculty at Tabor Academy since 2016, but he yearned to return to Maine and was eager to work in an environment with a strong sense of community and a clear purpose.  

Mrs. Moore, the wife of Mr. Moore, joins the English Department.  She holds a B.A. in Communications from Notre Dame College and a Master of Science for Teachers from UNH.  Cheryl was on the faculty at Kents Hill for 13 years, teaching English and Fine Arts and serving as a Learning Center teacher, assistant librarian, and community service director.  For the past nine years, she has taught English, served as a community service coordinator, and been a dorm parent at Tabor Academy.  Mrs. Moore brings to her classes the belief that literacy and relationships with students are the foundation of all learning.

Mr. Umphrey is one of two new school counselors.  He grew up in “The County” of Northern Maine and attended UMaine, where he earned his BS in Secondary Education in Social Studies.  After a brief stint in the classroom, Mr. Umphrey returned to the University of Maine to complete his Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Counselor Education. He has held a variety of school counseling positions, the longest of which was at John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor, from 2011 to March 2024  He is excited to have the opportunity to live in a part of Maine with unparalleled natural beauty and to work at a town academy with a rich tradition.  

Ms. White joins the Arts Department as a teacher for the Film Workshop and after-school enrichment program.  She graduated from the University of San Francisco, where she studied English, Film, and Philosophy, including creating an independent study course in stop-motion animation.  She began her career at a marketing company in Kennebunk and has since founded her own animation studio, focusing on social media advertising.  Ms. White’s teaching experience includes after-school programs and K-12 workshops with students of all ages.

Mr. Crowder will oversee the  Business and Entrepreneurship course (with the additional component of AI). He is a graduate of Michigan State and holds an MBA in Finance and Economics from UC Berkeley.  He has over 35 years of experience in the field, including experience teaching and mentoring.  Most recently, he has been the Chief Strategy Officer and Owner of IPK Technologies. Still, his passion for education led him to Fryeburg Academy, where he aims to translate complex business and financial concepts into clear, understandable, and engaging content.  Mr. Crowder will also be our newly established Investment Club advisor. 

Last but certainly not least, Mr. Sturdevant returns to Fryeburg Academy as our Career and College Counseling advisor.  Mr. Studervant began his teaching career in Illinois and, in his nearly 30 years at FA, served in various roles, including dorm parent, English teacher, Dean of Students, Summer Programs Coordinator, Alternative School Co-Founder and Director, Dean of Faculty, Curriculum Coordinator, Assistant Head of School, and Associate Head/Principal (as well as serving as head of school at Lincoln Academy).  

In other news, Mrs. Strahler will be joining us full-time, teaching English 176 and several sections of Social Studies; and Mr.  Strahler will be moving from Math to Science, taking over as our Physics instructor.  Our own Communications Director, Ms. Ayer, will lead a class focused on the student-led creation and publication of the school newspaper.  And finally, none other than Ms. Bazanchuk will head up the School Counseling Department.