Our Board members exist to support the educational mission and philosophy of Mount Merici Academy. The Board has fiduciary responsibilities, implements the school’s vision through strategic planning, and supports its leadership. The Board composition is a strong, balanced blend of skills and experience, allowing members to offer guidance in core areas important to our school.

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Karen Mortillaro

1. What inspired you to join the Mount Merici Academy Board of Trustees, and what aspect of the Academy’s mission resonates with you most deeply?

As a member of the Board serving as a representative of the Ursuline Sisters, the school's sponsor, I am a proud witness of Mount Merici holding the Ursuline educational mission as a lived reality. At MMA, education is relationship-centered, with attentiveness to and respect for the unique gifts, potential, and needs of each individual as the development of the whole person – spirit, mind and body – is developed in a nurturing community environment.

2. What specific expertise, skills, or professional background do you bring to the Board to help guide and support the Academy's strategic direction? 

I am an alumna of Ursuline Academy in New Orleans, Louisiana, the oldest continuously operating Catholic school for girls in the United States. I taught and served as an administrator at Ursuline for 26 years before transitioning to the role of Director of Mission and Identity for the Ursuline Sisters seven years ago. Serving Ursuline schools all over the US, I bring my own 33 years of Ursuline education expereince as well as foster the collaboration of the entire network of schools.

3. In your view, what is the most important value or skill a faith-based, K-8 education provides to today’s students as they prepare for high school and beyond?

To nurture a strong spiritual formation, ensuring the motto of “Serviam,” and instilling academic excellence.

4. As a board member, what is one major goal or area of focus you are most passionate about contributing to in Mount Merici Academy’s near future? 

My focus for all of our schools is ensuring their Ursuline and Catholic identity

5.When you are not engaged with the Board or your professional life, what is a hobby, interest, or favorite way to spend your time?

My favorite way to spend my time is with my husband and two fur babies! I also enjoy cooking, reading, running, and working in the garden.

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Meg Bernier Boyd

1. What inspired you to join the Mount Merici Academy Board of Trustees, and what aspect of the Academy’s mission resonates with you most deeply?

My association with the Mount has literally been my whole life. The Ursuline tradition of academic excellence, service, and cultivating our spirits instilled a confidence to live a productive, fulling life.

2. What specific expertise, skills, or professional background do you bring to the Board to help guide and support the Academy's strategic direction? 

An understanding of the history of the school and its importance in the community. My strongest contribution is advancement and marketing. I received extensive training in sales, marketing and project management at Verizon . I then joined the Colby College's Advancement team, serving as Director of Alumni and Donor Relations.

3. In your view, what is the most important value or skill a faith-based, K-8 education provides to today’s students as they prepare for high school and beyond?

The ability and knowledge of how to learn --with true dedication to the subjects and with an empathetic world view.

4. As a board member, what is one major goal or area of focus you are most passionate about contributing to in Mount Merici Academy’s near future? 

Setting up a vibrant, sustainable program for philanthropy. Building the recognition of how valuable Mount Merici is to the community.

5.When you are not engaged with the Board or your professional life, what is a hobby, interest, or favorite way to spend your time?

My hobbies are an extension of my everyday life, gardening, cooking, etc. My love is pursuing historical and cultural content. There's so much to learn.


James Grenier

1. What inspired you to join the Mount Merici Academy Board of Trustees, and what aspect of the Academy’s mission resonates with you most deeply?

My family’s past involvement with Mount Merici is the driving force of my inspiration to join Mount Merici & to insure its’ continuation. The Catholic & service aspects of the school are of great importance.

2. What specific expertise, skills, or professional background do you bring to the Board to help guide and support the Academy's strategic direction? 

Financial and facilities are aspects that I would like to dwell on. I have been a small business owner. I have been a member of another school board in this vicinity, serving in these areas of interest. I also have served on numerous town government boards.

3. In your view, what is the most important value or skill a faith-based, K-8 education provides to today’s students as they prepare for high school and beyond?

I feel it is critical to provide an atmosphere that fosters service, based in faith & education under the guardianship of the Ursuline tradition.

4. As a board member, what is one major goal or area of focus you are most passionate about contributing to in Mount Merici Academy’s near future? 

I would like to try to ensure a sound financial base for the school’s future. It is imperative that we are successful in this matter since this is the only Catholic school remaining in the immediate area.

5.When you are not engaged with the Board or your professional life, what is a hobby, interest, or favorite way to spend your time?

In my spare time, I like to find myself (& peace) in my flower & vegetable gardens.

Daniel Booth

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Bart Stevens

1. What inspired you to join the Mount Merici Academy Board of Trustees, and what aspect of the Academy’s mission resonates with you most deeply?

I was asked to come onto the Board at a very transitional time for the school.  Almost the entire Board had left and they were (and are) in a rebuilding mode.  While our sons did not attend Mt Merici I was very familiar with the school and its tradition within the community.  We actually have friends and relatives who children have attended, and currently attend.  During discussions it became clear to me I had prior Board experiences which might be useful moving the school forward.  As a born and raised Catholic the mission certainly clicked.  I firmly believe in the full mind, body and spirit approach to raising future leaders.

2. What specific expertise, skills, or professional background do you bring to the Board to help guide and support the Academy's strategic direction? 

I have served on numerous local, and beyond, Boards in a wide range of capacities ranging from small Boards or 4-5 to larger Boards with over 700 members.  Locally I have chaired the Chamber, United Way, Maine Children's Home, Salvation Army and more.  I have been Maine's Realtor President, serve on the National Association of Realtors Board (over 700 members), Governor of New England + Bermuda Kiwanis, Kiwanis Foundation of New England and more.  I serve as a Corporator for Kennebec Savings Bank and Northern Lights Health.  Each of these have provided me with a strong experience in leadership, problem solving, finance and crisis management.

3. In your view, what is the most important value or skill a faith-based, K-8 education provides to today’s students as they prepare for high school and beyond?

Character Development including Integrity, compassion and responsibility, along with a strong foundation of values that guide our students in making ethical decisions.

4. As a board member, what is one major goal or area of focus you are most passionate about contributing to in Mount Merici Academy’s near future?

My heart lies in the finance side of things.  This is key to the school's future longevity.  My current, and previous, undertakings in the community have provided me with an extensive contact base to draw upon for support.  Being able to clearly and strongly articulate the value to the students, and to the entire community is paramount to the school's future. 

5.When you are not engaged with the Board or your professional life, what is a hobby, interest, or favorite way to spend your time?

What little down time I have is dedicated to two passions -- I love to read (with an actual book in my hands) and to travel.  We are fortunate that we have the opportunity to travel the world and continue to enjoy doing so.

Andrew Worcester

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Alexis Bowman

1. What inspired you to join the Mount Merici Academy Board of Trustees, and what aspect of the Academy’s mission resonates with you most deeply?

I think the part of MMA’s mission the resonates with me is the tradition of Serviam, and I was inspired to join the board because I always knew I’d find a way to be connected with MMA after my time as a student. What better way to do that then by serving on the board?

2. What specific expertise, skills, or professional background do you bring to the Board to help guide and support the Academy's strategic direction?

I think the area of expertise I provide to the board is when it comes to advancement and figuring out ways to connect with Alumni to help continue MMA’s mission and vision for years to come.

3. In your view, what is the most important value or skill a faith-based, K-8 education provides to today’s students as they prepare for high school and beyond?

I believe a faith based education helps students understand that their educational and non-educational decisions not only affects themselves but also the world around them.

4. As a board member, what is one major goal or area of focus you are most passionate about contributing to in Mount Merici Academy’s near future?

I would like to help MMA connect even more with their amazing alumni. Not only to help keep the tradition of MMA alive, but to also provide inspiration to the

students and families of MMA.

5. When you are not engaged with the Board or your professional life, what is a hobby, interest, or favorite way to spend your time?

I enjoy skiing, mountain biking, or anything that involves being outside!

Jeanne Moreau

1. What inspired you to join the Mount Merici Academy Board of Trustees, and what aspect of the Academy’s mission resonates with you most deeply? 

My Mom graduated from Mount Merici in 1945. Two of my sisters also graduated from MMA, Class of 1968 and Class of 1970. Our daughter also graduated from the sixth grade, Class of 1999. The connection to the school had been lifelong. I also received an Ursuline education until sixth grade. Nurturing the whole child… mind, body and spirit… deeply resonates with me. 

2. What specific expertise, skills, or professional background do you bring to the Board to help guide and support the Academy's strategic direction? 

My professional background has involved Credit Union work for 40 years. The Credit Union philosophy is “not for profit but for service”. I am here to serve, to the best of my ability, to help and support the strategic direction of MMA. 

3. In your view, what is the most important value or skill a faith-based, K-8 education provides to today’s students as they prepare for high school and beyond? 

All of the values and skills today’s students are provided will well serve them, not only for high school and beyond, but for their entire lives… respect, responsibility, self-discipline and service. 

4. As a board member, what is one major goal or area of focus you are most passionate about contributing to in Mount Merici Academy’s near future? 

Setting up the school with a clear cut plan for advancement and financial stability and addressing some facility improvements. 

5. When you are not engaged with the Board or your professional life, what is a hobby, interest, or favorite way to spend your time? 

My husband and I are retired. I love to spend time with my family, friends and neighbors. We have a one year old granddaughter that we adore. We love spending time with her. I also love to walk, read, garden and mow the lawn.