2023-2024 Board of Directors


Scott Harris - Board Chair

Director of Senior Placement - Scarborough High School in Scarborough, ME - Grades 9th-12th

Email - chair@maineschoolcounselor.org

Born and raised in Maine, Scott took a few years away to try out Vermont before running back. You can find him on the water during his free time, puttering around, walking in the woods with his dog Olive, or buying books that he is going to get around to reading...eventually.

Term Ends 2024



Rebecca Edelman - Assistant Chair

School Counselor Educator - Husson University in Bangor, ME

Email - edelmanr@husson.edu

Rebecca is an Assistant Professor in the Graduate School Counseling Program at Husson University.  She obtained her doctorate from the University of Wyoming in Counselor Education and Supervision and her MA in Counseling from Wake Forest University with a focus on school counseling.  Previously, she has worked in school settings in North Carolina and in Wyoming where she is a licensed school counselor.  Her research areas relate to school counselor development, inclusion, social justice, and Deaf culture in schools.  Rebecca is a very proud dog mom and enjoys hiking and nature photography.

Term Ends 2025




 Open Seat - Board Member

School Counselor 

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Kelly Wright - Board Member/Treasure - Conference Committee Chair

School Counselor - Falmouth Elementary School in Falmouth, ME - Grades 2nd-3rd

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About Kelly - Kelly was born and raised in Central Maine.  She moved to the southern Maine area in 2018.  Kelly has worked in education for 20 years with 14 of those years serving as a school counselor.  Kelly enjoys hiking, paddling and any activity that brings her outside!

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Anne Baltren - Board Member

School Counselor - 

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Anne has been a school counselor since 2013.   She began her career in urban education in Washington, DC and earned her Master's degree in School Counseling from The George Washington University.  Anne has a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Fordham University.   Anne loves to read, learn new things and has earned several designations from ASCA including, most recently, Trauma and Crisis Management specialist.  Anne is also a certified Wellness and SEL facilitator and Yoga teacher.  When she is not at school, or reading about counseling, she enjoys the beach, reading novels, and hanging out with her dog, Chuck.

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Kristin Weaver Tlili - Board Member - Membership Chair

School Counselor - Fairmount School in Bangor, ME. - Grades 4th - 5th

Email - ktlili@bangorschools.net 

Kristin is the mother of one grown son (19) and one son in his senior year (17).  Kristin was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Her oldest son is a Bengals fan (which can finally be a source of pride) and her youngest is a Patriots fan.  Kristin cheers for both!  Kristin moved to Boston after finishing her Master's in Counseling, made her way to Maine and created a life in Bangor.  She earned her CAS in Counseling from USM.  She and her family love being outside; hiking, paddle boarding, swimming, skiing, gardening, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.  She and her partner Sean are working hard on their camp.  The family can also be found watching football and basketball games.  Kristin is entering her 31st year as an educator.  She loves this career because no 2 days are ever the same.  Kristin has worked with every level from elementary to college to adult education, as well as very diverse settings from inner-city Cincinnati to a wealthy suburb of Boston and the diversity of Salem, MA and Bangor, ME.  The Fairmount Staff are among the finest group of dedicated educators and she feels lucky everyday to be among them. 

Term Ends 2024



Open Seat - Board Member

School Counselor - 

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Info Coming Soon!

Term Ends 2026


Mandy Kilcollins - Board Member

Director of Counseling - MSAD 20 in Fort Fairfield, ME - Grades: 9th and 12th

Email - mkilcollins@msad20.org

Info Coming Soon!

Term Ends 2026



Jackie Chaplin - Board Member - 2023 SCOY

School Counselor - Alfred Elementary School in Alfred, ME - Grades: K-5th

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Info Coming Soon!

Term Ends 2026



Michelle Carr - Husson Representative - Conference Committee Co-Chair 

School Counseling Graduate Student - Husson University in Bangor, ME

Email - carrm@husson.edu

Passion - Creating clever ways to foster learning for the child that does not learn in a traditional setting.  Inspiring children to persevere through the 'not yets' of life to grow and develop into their most significant potential.

Michelle is up for the challenge of being the bridge between Husson University students and MESCA professionals.  Michelle has lived her entire life in Maine.  She and her husband have been sharing their lives together for over thirty years while raising their two daughters in central Maine.  Michelle has been teaching for thirt years, with the last twenty-four educating the students in Pittsfield schools.  Michelle earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Maine at Farmington.  She has a Master of Education in Leadership from the University of Maine.  When her last daughter went off to college, Michelle decided to earn a second master's degree in school counseling.  Since 1994, Michelle has enjoyed volunteering her time GS Troop Leader and Trip Leader for the Girl Scouts of Maine.  Adventure Therapy is a huge interest for her, and she strives to incorporate components into group work in the school setting.  Michelle and her family love the outdoors - camping, hiking, kayaking, and traveling to sporting events. 


Open Seat  - University of Southern Maine Student Rep

School Counseling Graduate Student - University of Southern Maine in Portland, ME



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