MADSEC is the professional association
for administrators of special education in the State of Maine.
Sharon Goguen
MADSEC Special Education Administrator
of the Year Award 2007
The Maine Administrators of Services for Children with Disabilities (MADSEC) recognized Sharon Goguen as the Special Education Administrator of the year. MADSEC is the association of Special Education Administrators in Maine’s local public schools, private special education schools, and Child Development Services (preschool) sites.
Carrie Thurston, Special Education Administrator of M.S.A.D. #3, introduced Sharon and presented her with the award at the annual MADSEC Awards Dinner held at the Atlantic Oakes By-The-Sea in Bar Harbor, June 25.
For over 30 years, Sharon has devoted her considerable energy to M.S.A.D. #56. In 1977, she implemented resource rooms and services for special education pursuant to law 94-142, while serving as a Resource Teacher for all of K-12. She assumed the Directorship of Special Services for the district in 1979 while continuing to teach K-6 part-time. Since 1985, she has focused exclusively on administration as the Director of Special Services.
Sharon's profound belief in the importance of early childhood education has been a driving force within the county and beyond. Her shining example of steadfast support for early intervention has been a beacon of hope for countless families and has resulted in success for hundreds of
at-risk children.
A co-founder of the Waldo County Preschool & Family Services, a private non-profit dedicated to providing quality educational and support services to children and families. Sharon has served as board chair since 1991. Her other affiliations include: current first vice-president of Delta Kappa Gamma and founding member of MADSEC, for which she serves as secretary and sits on the Department of Education/MADSEC Liaison and Advocacy Committees.
Sharon began college as an art major before switching disciplines, leading to a M.Ed. in Special Education from the University of Maine. The artist's love of change and transformation, however, has remained with her. To "shake things up" over the years, she initiated the "Kids on the Block" puppet troupe and Project ABLE (an adventure based program) for middle school students; implemented diversity training and multiple–intelligence practices in the schools; and developed a student-teaming practice for special education students-among her many achievements.
MADSEC offers its hearty congratulations to Sharon, and thanks her for her lasting contributions to the lives of those who need it the most.
