Full Name:
Paul A. Stearns
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Melissa; 2 Children: Sara, Benjamin
Birth Place:
Hampden, ME
Home City:
Guildford, ME
Certificate, Advanced Study (Educational Leadership), University of Maine, 2001
Masters, Education Administration, University of Maine, 1992
Bachelor of Science, Health/Physical Education/Recreation/Dance, Sociology, University of Maine at Presque Isle, 1977
Representative, Maine State House of Representatives, District 119, 2014-2022
Candidate, Maine State House of Representatives, District 119, 2020
Former Member, Education and Cultural Affairs Committee, Maine State House of Representatives
Former Member, Joint Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Maine State House of Representatives
Former Ranking Minority Member, Joint Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Maine State House of Representatives
Lead Delegate, College Board Chinese Bridges Tour
Former Teacher/Coach, Maine School Administrative District #4
Superintendent of Schools, Maine School Administrative District #4, 2003-2013
President, Maine School Superintendents Association, 2013
Former Principal, Maine School Administrative District #68, 1999-2003
Former Principal, Upper Kennebec Valley Junior/Senior High School, 1996-1999
Former Member, Executive Steering Committee, Piscataquis Public Health Council
Former Chairman, Funding Committee, Maine School Superintendents Association
Former President, Guilford Area Kiwanis
Member, Penquis Regional Administrative Support System
Former President, Penquis Superintendents Association
Executive Board, Piscataquis County Economic Development Council
Former Member, Project Impact State Advisory Board
Awards:
2013 Commissioner of Education Award for Service
2008 Outstanding Leadership Award - Maine School Superintendents Association
Favorite Musician:
Americana!!
Favorite Sport:
Sports Teams: Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, Maine Black Bears
Hobbies or Special Talents:
hunting, fishing, maple syrup production, woodlot management, reading
Number of Grandchildren:
2 Grandchildren
Spouse's Occupation:
Elementary School Teacher