Position: STEM and Math Teacher
School: Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School
School District: Oxford Hills School District
City, State: South Paris, ME
Tina Fox was nominated anonymously.
Ms. Fox is a veteran educator with over two decades of experience in secondary mathematics and STEM instruction at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. She has led the design and implementation of multiple curriculum programs, including a pioneering interdisciplinary STEM course that integrates physics and math through hands-on projects like trebuchet construction and environmental field studies. She has served as a mentor to new teachers, co-chaired the district's PEPG Committee to align educator evaluations with Maine law, and contributed to district-wide curriculum planning through her roles on the Mathematics Advisory and Outdoor Learning Committees. She has developed and led professional development workshops, collaborated with external education partners, and served as her school's Infinite Campus liaison.
Beyond the classroom, Ms. Fox is deeply involved in community service and educator advocacy. As Youth Services Director for the Oxford Hills Rotary Club and advisor to the Interact Club, she has coordinated service projects, leadership programs, and scholarship initiatives, while managing a school food bank and documenting student volunteer hours. A two-time Rotarian of the Year and Paul Harris Fellow, she also supports statewide education efforts through her leadership in the Oxford Hills Education Association and committee work with the Maine Education Association. Her professional dedication, leadership, and passion for youth development reflect her commitment to both educational excellence and community impact.