MACHIAS – Washington Academy teacher Kailee Colbeth, a graduate of the University of Maine at Machias, is one of eight semi-finalists being considered for the distinction of being the 2019 Maine Teacher of the Year. “I’m still sort of in shock,” said Colbeth. “Being a teacher is my job, and I do it every day. read more UMM Graduate Semi-Finalist for Maine Teacher of the Year