P180 speaker
Joshua Chard
2024 Maine Teacher of the Year
Second-grade teacher · East End Community School, Portland Public Schools, ME
About
About Joshua
Joshua Chard, MSEd, is the 2024 Maine Teacher of the Year with 33 years in education. A second-grade teacher at East End Community School, he also serves as the Arts Integration Teacher Leader Fellow for the Maine Department of Education, and he holds advanced certifications in literacy, ESOL, and mathematics.
Teaching in one of Maine’s most diverse schools, he champions equity, student voice, and arts integration. He leads professional development statewide and advocates for education policy. Beyond the classroom, he is a seasoned theater director focused on representation and belonging. His joyful, inclusive approach helps students find their voices and thrive.
How P180 works
Teachers like Joshua, with your teachers all year.
Live PD
Sessions at orientation and throughout the year, led by P180 speakers.
Mentoring
One-on-one and small-group support, so no teacher goes it alone.
On-demand app
Short articles and videos from P180 speakers, ready the night before a hard day.
