Carol Marie Marcotte

Carol Marie Marcotte is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Education at University of New England’s College of Arts and Sciences, with expertise in educational leadership and literacy instruction. She holds a Ph.D. in School Administration & Supervision from Berne University International Graduate School in St. Kitts, West Indies. Transitioning from a career as a principal and Director of Curriculum and Instruction, she has taught online and in-person courses since 2001, including Certificates in Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) and MSEd: Educational Leadership programs. Her work emphasizes Professional Learning Communities, mentorship for aspiring school administrators, and school improvement strategies.

• Education: Ph.D. in School Administration & Supervision
• Roles: Senior Lecturer, University Supervisor for student teachers, Consultant, Committee Leader

Carol’s research interests focus on educational leadership, literacy instruction, and curriculum development. She has contributed to projects like online mentor training modules and math curriculum reform, integrating grant-funded initiatives (e.g., Title I-V grants) and international collaborations. Her publications, such as her 2017 article on mentorship characteristics, highlight her commitment to innovative teaching methods and digital education tools.

Notable awards include the Maine Curriculum Leader of the Year (2010), Friends of UNE award (twice), and Maine Family Literacy Grants (2006, 2008) presented by First Lady Barbara Bush. Carol has also secured significant grants, including a $80,000 award with Dr. Susan Hillman for math reform.

Carol actively participates in humanitarian efforts, such as donating school supplies post-Hurricane Irma in St. Maarten, delivering literature to schools in New Mexico and Poland, and addressing sex human trafficking through the Saco Bay Sunset Rotary Club. She co-chairs multiple Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committees and is planning a 2025 Poland trip with UNE students to support mental health initiatives.