Author Archives: marymcerullo

Portland Forecaster  March 31, 2020 Longtime Casco Bay science educator retires Mary Cerullo ‘set the standard for science communication’ at Friends of Casco Bay. BY MICHAEL KELLEY Mary Cerullo, associate director of Friends of Casco Bay, is retiring after 22 … Continue reading →

Doing an author visit to a school is as much about teaching and learning for me as it is for the students. When I encounter such engaged audiences as I had with Old Town Elementary School, I can see how … Continue reading →

Here are the first blossoms in my yard, today, Easter Sunday. And to think these crocuses were under 6 inches of snow on Thursday. This haiku truly describes Maine in spring: rivulets racing through sun-sparkle fading snow-crust crocuses poking I … Continue reading →

Maybe there is not much going on in your home right now, but there is a lot happening underground. I installed an app that reports on earthquake and volcanic activity, worldwide, every day. As I work on edits for “Volcano, … Continue reading →

I saw a mention of using writing prompts to inspire kids who are home schooling now. A few that I’ve used with students are: Write a “graphic label” that describes an animal in an aquarium or a zoo in 30 … Continue reading →

Just ask the third graders at Great Salt Bay School in Damariscotta. Each student chooses a local sea creature to study for their unit on “Oyster Neighbors.” At the end of the year, their reports on estuarine animals are assembled … Continue reading →

I had a great day with the all the students at Bowdoin Central School talking about my writing process and the sea creatures I’ve encountered. After a schoolwide assembly in the gym, I visited with the students in second through … Continue reading →