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Vaughn McLaughlin

Vaughn McLaughlin

Potato Farmer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Music at Caribou School Department

  • Education

    • University of Southern Maine

      1977 - 1982
      B.S. Music Ed. Music Education

      Focus on Instrumental Music with a major on trombone and a minor in Voice. Conducting is a strength

    • Jones International University

      2007 - 2008
      Masters in Educational Administration Educational Administration

  • Experience

    • McLaughlin Farms

      May 1981 - Aug 1984
      Potato Farmer

      Owner /operator of 80 acre potato farm in Aroostook County, Maine. Raised a combination of seed and process varieties.

    • SAD #1

      Aug 1984 - Jun 1986
      Director of Music

      Instrumental Music instruction grades 5-12, Director of: High School Concert Band, High School Marching Band, High School Choir, and High School Jazz Band. State Runners up with Jazz band both years

    • Caribou School Department

      Aug 1986 - now
      Director of Music

      Built a school music program focusing on the serious study of music with an emphasis on Jazz and classical studies in a small rural public school system. I am an advocate for the serious study of music as a critical component in education and a way to improve the intellect and soul of human beings.

    • McLaughlins Big Band

      Apr 1991 - Aug 2006
      Professional Jazz Vocalist/Trombone Player

      20 years experience directing and fronting a twenty piece Big Band as leader, solo male vocalist, and lead trombonist. Studied trombone with Wycliffe Gordon and voice with Nancy Marano.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • K-12 Music in Maine, 040 Principal Certificate in Maine

      Maine Department of Education
      Aug 2009

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Vaughn McLaughlin
      Finalist Maine Teacher of The Year Maine Department of Education May 2001 State Finalist and Runner-up for Maine Teacher of the Year in 2001
    • Awarded to Vaughn McLaughlin
      Outstanding Educator Caribou School Department May 2000 Outstanding Educator Award for the Caribou School Department