I have a Master's in Education from St Joseph's College, a BA in Social Work, and I am licensed in ABA therapy. I am also currently working on my Doctorate of Education ((EdD). I am also trained in Lindamood Bell and Orton Gillingham's teaching techniques.
I founded the WHILDE Method in 2012 because I believe in Personalized Learning and love helping young minds Learn and Grow and take risks while having fun at the same time.
I have worked in the special education setting in both public and private schools in Maine and Connecticut. During this time, I have gained rich and valuable experience from the students and educators with whom I had the pleasure to work and learn.
I graduated in 2020 from USM with a B.A in Social and Behavioral sciences. Most recently, I received an M.S. in Educational Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis at USM.
I received my Bachelor's Degree in Rehabilitation from The University of Maine in Farmington in 2000. While at UMF, I did an internship at Evergreen Behavioral Services as a Crisis Intervention Provider and earned my MHRT-C certification.
After graduation, I stayed as an employee in that position until 2014, when I relocated to the Cumberland area. Part of my time at Evergreen included a position at Western Maine Renaissance School as an Ed Tech/ Behavior support person for grades 5-12.
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Certified K-8 Special Education Teacher
I received my B.S. in Special Education from the University of Maine, Farmington, in 1999. Before, during, and after college, I worked with children and adults with amazing strengths and abilities as well as various social, emotional, and behavioral needs in Maine in school and other settings. I am entering my 23rd year of teaching, which in behavior is almost unheard of – but I love it as much now as I did when I first started.
I have a Master’s of Education from Antioch University New England and a BS in Education and Bible from Cairn University. I have over 25 years of experience teaching and leading in small private schools where I have had the privilege to work with learners from 3rd grade through adulthood. I am a life-long learner and am always looking for opportunities to share my passions for experiential learning, the outdoors, and literacy, as well as opportunities to help others develop and share their own passions. One of my favorite experiences as an educator is to see a student gain confidence and meet with success in their learning and development as a whole person.
I currently hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Maine at Farmington. Recently, I have continued my education through online courses provided by Hillsdale College and Ralston College.
I am lucky enough to have the most amazing son and Fiancé. When I am not exploring the wonders of life with my family, you can find me jamming at various venues with my band.
My name is Roosevelt Boone, and it brings me great joy to join the WHILDE Method team!
Born and raised in Washington, D.C., I am joining WHILDE from Bowdoin College, where I serve as Senior Class Dean. My professional experience prior to Bowdoin includes a five-year stint at the NCAA Division I level as a college football coach and administrator, mentoring student-athletes in positive decision-making, time management, accountability, and academic success.
In 2013 I received my B.S. in Middle Childhood Education, with a concentration in Middle School Mathematics & Social Studies from Ohio University. After college, I moved directly to Maine and found my passion for teaching diverse learners as a 1:1 preschool Ed Tech at Easter Seals of Maine.
For the past 7 years, I have had the unique opportunity to provide 1:1 support for a student as an Ed Tech from 7th grade through his high school graduation.
I am a recent graduate from the University of Maine Honors College with a B.A. in Physics and a minor in Mathematics.
During my time at the University of Maine, I worked as a Teaching Assistant, took part in the Maine Learning Assistant program, and took classes focusing on pedagogy in physics and math. I experienced firsthand the many struggles students face while tackling topics like these outside their comfort zones, namely believing that such subjects are impossible for them to ever learn adequately.