Lincoln Academy Guidance Overview
The Guidance Office is staffed by three guidance counselors and two guidance assistants. This office begins its service to students and parents with the introduction of Lincoln Academy to incoming eighth graders and continues its service through the senior year and students’ transition out of Lincoln Academy to post-secondary education, work, military, or other pursuits. We welcome students of any age to return to us for assistance in future planning.
Some of the services available to students through the Guidance Office are:
- Scheduling and planning classes each year
- Meeting with students/parents/teachers regarding academic questions/difficulties
- Maintaining and updating student records
- Classroom education in career and post-secondary education planning
- Individual and group counseling
- Presenting to parents and students information regarding college and future planning
- Organizing parent/teacher meetings for the benefit of students
- Career and college planning, senior interviews, and recommendations for college and scholarships
- Consulting and outside referral when necessary for parents and students
There are lots of college-search resources at the Lincoln Academy Naviance site. Follow this Link to Naviance.
The Senior Handbook is updated every year with relevant information for seniors.
The 2018-19 High School Profile shows Lincoln Academy’s academic overview at a glance.
See more about College Counseling services.
Lists & Guides
Click to see a list of Upcoming College Visits.
Click to see a list of College Open Houses.
Click to see the Sophomore and Junior Guide.
Click to see a list of Guidance Newsletters.
Click to see Scholarship information.
Contact Information
As Director of Counseling and Studies, Mrs. Wills-Viega manages the Guidance Office, provides college, academic and personal counseling support for students and assists with the development and administration of the academic program at Lincoln Academy. Mrs. Wills-Viega has worked at LA for the last twelve years and particularly enjoys helping students attain their goals and helping the school meet the needs of its diverse student population. Prior to coming to LA, she worked as the Director of Guidance at Boothbay Region High School and as a school counselor at Woolwich Central School and Durham Elementary School. Mrs. Wills-Viega loves to ski, sail, paddle board, hike and garden. She also loves spending time with her extended family at their cottage on Westport Island. When not on Westport Island, she and her husband, Steve, a woodworker, live in Walpole.
Academic Affiliations:
BA Psychology, University of Vermont,
M.Ed. Counselor Education, University of Southern Maine.
(207) 563-3596 ext. 126
wills-viega@lincolnacademy.org
Alexa (Colby Dodge) Abbott was born in Damariscotta and grew up in Edgecomb. Alexa lives on Westport Island with her husband Jason and daughter, Mara. While at Lincoln Academy Alexa has worked as an Educational Technician, a Jobs For Maine Graduates Job Specialist and most recently as an Administrative Assistant in the Guidance Office. Both sides of Alexa's family have deep roots in the Damariscotta area. Her mother and father graduated from Lincoln Academy in the 1960's. Alexa enjoys her home on an island where she feels fortunate to be able to see a deer, osprey and harbor seal all in the same day!
(207) 563-3596 ext. 128
abbotta@lincolnacademy.org
Cindy (Poland) Blodgett was born in Damariscotta and grew up in the village of Round Pond famous for its’ 4th of July Parade and where she spends much of her summer with family and friends. She is a proud alum of Lincoln Academy along with her sisters and her large family of cousins, nieces and nephews who will continue to attend and graduate from LA for years to come. She has worked at Lincoln Academy for over twenty years, beginning her career at LA as the Health Center Assistant upon its inception in the Fall of 1995. She soon moved to her position as an Administrative Assistant in the Guidance Office. Cindy lives in Waldoboro with her husband Seth who was LA’s first School Resource Officer, a day per week position at that time. Cindy and Seth are proud parents of two adult children, Stephany and Will, and a granddaughter Ava.
Academic Affiliations:
A.A. Business, University of Southern Maine
(207) 563-3596 ext. 125
blodgett@lincolnacademy.org
Academic Affiliations:
B.A. Music - University of Maine
M.Ed. Higher Education - University of Maine
207 563-3596 ext. 170
cordero@lincolnacademy.org
Cynde Ferrill has worked at Lincoln Academy as a guidance counselor for the last eighteen years. She grew up in Maine and spent some time in the San Francisco Bay Area as a paralegal. Her son graduated from Lincoln Academy and he recently finished college. Cynde has a passion for writing and she contributes to magazines and local publications. These days, she dreams about retirement in the Southwest, a place where she feels particularly inspired.
Academic Affiliations:
B.A. Social Welfare, University of Southern Maine
M.Ed. School Counseling, California State University and University of Maine
(207) 563-3596 ext. 127
ferrill@lincolnacademy.org
Upcoming Events
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Financial Aid Night in POE Theater
May 29, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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ACT Held at LA
June 8, 2019 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
Helpful Links
Latest Guidance News
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