The school community of RSU #74 will work together to raise the aspirations of all students by providing them with lifelong learning skills so the student may become self-sufficient contributing members of society.
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Jean Butler - June 2026 Staff Spotlight
Please join your administrative team in congratulating Jean Butler as our Staff Spotlight for June 2026. Jean joined the Carrabec community in 1993. During her tenure in RSU 74, her job titles have changed with the needs of the district. Her willingness to be flexible provided her experiences as part-time Adult Education Director, part-time principal of Embden Elementary, and part-time-teacher, multiple configurations as multi-building principal to the principal of Solon Elementary and Anson Garret Schenck School for the past 9 years. Her dedication to the system goes well beyond the role as a building principal.
Last summer before she stepped back into the principal role for Anson and Solon for this school year, she provided a detailed list of the duties she did beyond the role as a principal. The list was multiple pages of tasks she has quietly taken care of behind the scenes. Her purpose for generating this list was not to brag but rather it was intended to ensure programs for students did not get forgotten in the transition. If you saw that little blue car at either Garret Schenck or Solon on weekends or late into the evenings on a school night, that is why….always one more group/project to put finishing touches on.
Those of us who have been in the business of educating students for as long as Jean has will know the depth and breadth of her impact on the youth in our communities. Her soft nurturing, combined with her tireless work ethic and unwavering commitment to students, has left a lasting mark on our communities. She has always put students first and has consistently done whatever was needed to support both staff and families.
Jean’s dedication to her two school families have been greatly appreciated. Whether homemade treats or a luncheon, Jean understood the importance of recognizing the accomplishments of her teachers and honored her staff with these treats. Often these treats came at a time when job responsibilities were insurmountable, bringing the feeling of being valued back to the surface. Our district professional development days all had her little special touches whether it was candy on the tables or basket of goodies to be handed out.
Jean’s leadership has never been about recognition or attention. It has always been about service, relationships, and doing what is best for kids. Carrabec and RSU 74 are incredibly fortunate to have had her dedication, compassion, and leadership for more than three decades.
Thank you Jean for your dedication to the students and staff of RSU 74 for the past 33 years.
