REACH Drug-Free Communities Coalition

09/19/2026

Danielle and I had a ball serving concessions at the Lawrence vs. Skowhegan game! We were happy to be part of the action and keep everyone fueled. See you next time Skowhegan!

08/27/2026

Welcome back, River Hawks!

You may notice a few new spawn points around SAMS and SAHS as you make your way through the halls. Because every new school year deserves a good starting point. 🧡🖤

And for anyone looking at this picture thinking, “A what point?” You are my people.

This is a spawn point from Roblox, where players enter (or re-enter) the game. I did not know this either. 😂 Thankfully, young people keep me current.

Here’s to a great 2026–27 school year.

08/23/2026

Young people in our community are amazing and so is the community of adults who show up beside them and create opportunities for them to lead. 💙

There is so much good happening when we make space for young people to bring their ideas, energy, and perspectives to the table. Grateful for the youth who are willing to step up and for the adults and organizations who recognize that supporting young people means believing in what they have to contribute right now, not just who they will become someday.

Student groups Your Mind Matters and Becoming the Change joined forces to support the fourth annual back-to-school clothing and supply drive at the Skowhegan Tewksbury Building.

08/19/2026

I am grateful to have been part of this room and this conversation.

I was especially grateful for the opportunity to share a small piece of that story through the work of the REACH Drug Free Communities Coalition and our partnership with MSAD 54. Together, we're creating opportunities for youth voice and leadership, strengthening relationships and protective factors, using data to better understand our students, and helping tell a more accurate story about the healthy choices the vast majority of our young people are already making.

REACH DFC is only one partner in a much larger ecosystem surrounding our kids, and these two days were a pretty remarkable reminder of just how many people care deeply about their success.

Bringing this many voices together, creating space for meaningful conversation, and asking a community to think boldly about its future is a big lift. Thank you to MSAD 54 for seeing the value in taking it on and for recognizing that the work of building the future of our schools is stronger when WE shape it together.

I'm excited to see where the work goes from here. 💚

More than 150 people participated in a 2-day kickoff to a yearlong strategic planning process.

07/31/2026

National Night out is LESS THAN a week away! Can’t wait to see you there for free food, activities & games, and more! WOOHOO!!! 🎉

07/28/2026

National night out is ONE WEEK away!! Come join us for free food, games & activities, and more. Can’t wait!!