We know that it’s important to your success to have access to advising support every step of the way to ensure you’re on the right path. Our professional staff can talk with you about your educational and professional goals and help you through the application process. We understand the needs of online students, the importance of finding the right program, and staying on track.
Our advising services don’t end when you are enrolled in your program. Our trained advisors can help you navigate any changes that may arise in your goals, life situation, or academic program.
Our team is waiting to hear from you and is ready to help you get started!
Meet Our Advisors
Amanda Cupps, M.Ed.
UMaineOnline Senior Advisor
207.370.4199 | amanda.cupps@maine.edu
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Amanda’s Programs
Advanced Graduate Degrees:
- Ed.S. in Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
- Ed.S. in Special Education
Graduate Degrees:
- M.Ed. in Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
- Master of Arts in Teaching – Secondary Education
- M.Ed. in Special Education
Graduate Certificates:
- Adapted Physical Education
- Athletic Administration
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Early Childhood Teacher
- High Leverage Practices to Promote Inclusion
- Multilingual Special Education
- Outdoor Leadership and Education
- Positive Behavior Intervention and Support: RTI for Behavior
- Special Education Leadership: Assistant Special Education Director
- Teacher Leadership
- Transition Leadership
- Try on Leadership
Kimberly Lai, M.A.
UMaineOnline Advisor
661.544.8675 | kimberly.lai@maine.edu
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Kimberly’s Programs
Advanced Graduate Degrees:
Graduate Degrees:
- M.Ed. in Instructional Technology
- M.S. in Data Science and Engineering
- M.S in Engineering Technology
- M.S. in Information Systems
- M.S. in Spatial Informatics
- PSM in Bioinformatics
- PSM in Engineering and Business
Graduate Certificates:
- NEW! Advanced Library and Media Specialist
- Classroom Technology Integrationist
- Computational Thinking for Educators
- Computing for Educators
- Data Science and Engineering
- Digital Curation
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Engineering Management
- Geographic Information Systems
- Information Systems
- Instructional Design
- Library and Media Specialist
- Surveying Engineering Technology
Julie Roach
UMaineOnline Advisor
207.573.0417 | julie.a.roach@maine.edu
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Julie’s Programs
Graduate Degrees:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Peace & Reconciliation Studies
- M.S. in Food Science and Human Nutrition
- M.S. in Nursing Leadership: Nurse Educator Concentration
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
Graduate Certificates:
Tessa Smith, M.S.
UMaineOnline Advisor
802.276.0474 | tessa.r.smith@maine.edu
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Tessa’s Programs
Undergraduate Degrees:
- B.A. in Economics
- B.A. in Political Science
- B.S. in Business Administration in Management
- B.S. in Surveying Engineering Technology
- Bachelor of University Studies
Undergraduate Certificates:
Undergraduate Minors: