Maura has a Masters in Special Education and started her teaching career as a special education teacher co-teaching 4th graders.  Maura began working for Abisi Adult Education Center while a student at UML back in the 1990’s.  At that time, she registered ESOL students but soon began teaching GED classes on a part-time basis.  In 2011,  Maura accepted a position as a full time teacher and became a co-Lead Teacher for the HSE Program.  She currently teaches STAR classes along with Social Studies and Math classes.  Outside of school, Maura enjoys cooking, taking walks in the woods and spending time along the coast of Maine, with her husband, 4 children, and dog.