Lincoln Academy Math Department:
Our mission is to know each student as an individual, to meet them where they are, and to lead them as far in the study of mathematics as we are able.
Students at Lincoln Academy typically start in Algebra 1 their freshman year, then progress to Geometry as a sophomore, then Algebra 2 as a junior. As a senior, they have options to take AP Statistics; Statistics & Math Modeling; Functions, Trigonometry and Statistics; Personal Finance; and Accounting.
For those students with advanced math skills, there are honors level classes designed to challenge and stimulate their problem-solving skills. Three credits in mathematics are required for graduation. Since math plays an integral role in modern life, the Math Department encourages every student to study mathematics each year. Below are examples of some of the courses available. More details and complete listings are available in the LA Course Guide or by contacting the Guidance Office.
| Standard Courses | Advanced Math |
|---|---|
| Algebra 1 | Honors Algebra 1 |
| Geometry | Honors Geometry |
| Algebra 2 | Honors Algebra 2 with Trigonometry |
| Functions, Trigonometry and Statistics | Honors Pre-Calculus |
| Statistics & Math Modeling | AP Calculus AB |
| Person Finance | AP Calculus BC |
| Accounting | AP Statistics |
Faculty & Staff
Susan Levesque
Department Chair, Chess Club Advisor
Amanda Armstong
Math Faculty, Field Hockey Coach, National Honor Society Advisor
Kristen Curtis
Math Faculty, Dorm Parent
Mary-Martha Collins
Math Faculty
Elizabeth Mooney
Math/Science Faculty, Math Team Coach, Governance Committee Co-chair
Shelley Richardson
Math Faculty, Class of 2021 Team Leader, Soccer Coach
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Department Contacts:
levesque@lincolnacademy.org
Academic Affiliations:
BA in Mathematics - University of Maine at Farmington
MS in Mathematics - Boston College
MS Education - University of Southern Maine
armstrong@lincolnacademy.org
Academic Affiliations:
B.A. Mathematics, University of Maine
collins@lincolnacademy.org
Mary Martha Collins retired after teaching high school math in Hermon, Maine for many years. In 2002 Mrs. Collins and her husband returned to the Damariscotta area to care for her mother and in 2003 she began teaching mathematics at her alma mater, Lincoln Academy. After she retired again in 2011, they became snowbirds and she taught varied levels of high school math for students that stayed at a 10-week horse jumping competition in Florida. Then, after selling their winter home in Florida, they returned to Maine and she resumed teaching part-time at Lincoln in 2018.
Academic Affiliations:
BA in Mathematics Education, University of Maine in Orono
pratt@lincolnacademy.org
Prior to working at LA, Ms. Praff worked at Mt. View high school teaching math, Unity College teaching math, and RSU #3 as the district-wide gifted and talented teacher.
Academic Affiliations
BA Mathematics - UMO
MS Abilities and Disabilities Studies - USM
in progress - PhD Curriculum and Instruction - Liberty University
mooney@lincolnacademy.org
Academic Affiliations:
B.S. Civil Engineering, Tufts University
richardson@lincolnacademy.org
Academic Affiliations:
B.S. Secondary Education-Mathematics, University of Maine, Presque Isle
M.S. School Counseling, Husson University
National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT)
