Lincoln Academy:
An independent, comprehensive secondary school for day and residential students.
Mission:
Grounded in community, global in vision, and rich in opportunity, Lincoln Academy challenges all students to grow in skills and scholarship, serve others, and lead fulfilling lives.
Vision:
Lincoln Academy will:
- Guide and empower students to develop the skills they need to build lives of meaning and purpose.
- Promote global citizenship, problem solving, creativity, and critical thinking to prepare students for an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
- Offer opportunities for faculty and staff enrichment that enhance education, model lifelong learning, and foster a culture of personal growth.
- Utilize our unique coastal Maine location as an educational laboratory, enriching understanding of environmental stewardship, ecology, culture, history, and economic opportunity.
- Ensure a well-resourced and financially sustainable institution.
- Position Lincoln Academy as a community hub of learning and excellence that contributes to the economic vitality of our region.
Core Values:
Community
Lincoln Academy, with proud ties to the local community since 1801, is more than a school, it serves as a social, educational, and community center. We believe that community is the foundation for student learning and growth, and we encourage students to seek opportunities for community engagement that enriches themselves and our region.
Diversity
Students at Lincoln Academy have a rich diversity of strengths, skills, and life experiences. We believe that these differences create a stronger learning environment for all students. We are committed to meeting the needs and supporting the aspirations of all students within their wide range of cultures, learning styles, socioeconomic backgrounds, and national and individual identities.
Character
We believe that the character of our students is vital to their success, and to the school as a whole. We model excellence, compassion, honesty, fairness, perseverance, and service to others to inspire students to develop traits that will strengthen future relationships and ability to lead fulfilling lives.
Critical Thinking
We believe that the ability to think through complex problems is vitally important in learning and in life. We challenge students to think critically, evaluate large issues from multiple perspectives, and make decisions based on sound reasoning.
Exploration
We provide ALL students with opportunities for discovery and growth. We encourage them to study subjects that challenge, engage in extra-curricular activities, consider travel opportunities, collaborate, and follow their passions both in and out of the classroom.
Communication
Communication is a foundational skill that we nurture throughout the school. We encourage students to convey their ideas effectively, and listen to and respect the opinions of others.
Supporting Students
We believe that students learn best in a safe and respectful environment that provides academic, social and emotional support. We strive to connect those in need with the resources and assistance necessary to fully access their education.
Contact:
burroughs@lincolnacademy.org
Jeff Burroughs started his work at Lincoln Academy in July 2019 as our 44th Head of School. Jeff was the Assistant Headmaster for Academics at St. Johnsbury Academy in Vermont, a ninth-grade through postgraduate town academy of 970 students which shares the town academy structural and funding model with Lincoln Academy.  An engineer by training, Mr. Burroughs worked for seven years as an IBM program manager before beginning his tenure at St. Johnsbury Academy. Preceding IBM, he spent a number of years at the Hyde School in Bath, where Mr. Burroughs had a number of roles, including math teacher, Director of Admission, and Assistant Headmaster. Jeff lives in Newcastle with his wife, Melissa, also an educator. The couple has three children: Jeb, 30, is an independent film editor living in NYC,  Andrew, 28, is a copywriter in advertising also living in NYC; and Eliza, 26, works in executive recruiting and lives in London.
duffy@lincolnacademy.org
Kelley Borg Duffy became a social studies teacher in part because it was the only discipline where she felt she could integrate all her academic loves: science, literature, data and history. A native Vermonter and daughter of educators, Kelley went to boarding school in Massachusetts and college in Pennsylvania. After college, she went on to teach in Philadelphia PA, Albuquerque NM, Switzerland, and Venezuela. She met her husband while taking a Wilderness EMT class in Maine, and found herself drawn back to New England. Before joining Lincoln Academy's social studies department, Kelley taught at Wiscasset High School. She and her husband are raising two daughters, two dogs, and a cat, and she spends most of her free time hiking, paddling, camping, and gardening - while always looking for opportunities to travel.
Academic Affiliations:
B.A. Political Science, Swarthmore College
M.A. Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine
National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT)
crosby@lincolnacademy.org
Raised in Belfast, Maine, Maya is a passionate educator with degrees in Microbiology and Journalism from the University of Rochester. She pursued a graduate degree in Marine Science from the University of Maine and hopes to engage in further research in learning sciences. Sprinkled in between, she has been a cook, biotechnologist, editor, shellfish biologist and instructional designer. Her diverse education and experiences reflects her multifaceted interests, blending the realms of biology, journalism, and human cognition. As the Director of Applied Learning at Lincoln Academy, she bridges theory and real-world applications, fostering authentic learning experiences and creativity among faculty and students. Outside of school, she explores nature, travels and enjoys culinary experiments. Maya strives to embody a cephalopod-like spirit of curiosity and resourcefulness, and hopes to leave a lasting impact on her students and community.
jonason@lincolnacademy.org
Trish joined the LA team in 2023, starting in Residential Life before earning a seat on the Admin team in 2025. When she isn't wrangling schedules and spreadsheets, you’ll find her traveling, reading, baking, or tracking every strategic pit stop during a Formula 1 race. A proud dual US-German citizen, she seizes every excuse to fly back to Europe for family and real bread. Trish lives in Bristol with her husband and their two children, Oliver ('27) and Edith ('32). You can also spot her having a laugh with friends and bringing music to the area as a founding member of the Shucktown Community Band.
pierpan@lincolnacademy.org
Deanna Pierpan grew up in Massachusetts and spent a lot of time visiting her husband's parents and her grandparents and cousins all over Maine. It was a natural progression and long time goal of moving to Midcoast Maine with her husband and children that was realized in 2018. Deanna spent much of her professional career managing software development projects for various consulting firms and asset management companies in New England and Europe, but more recently has been an office manager in real estate and healthcare. Combining these experiences with a desire to engage with her community, led her to being a part of the Lincoln Academy community as Mr. Burrough's assistant. Her son, Harrison is in the class of 2023 and her sons, Hamilton and Anderson are in the class of 2026.
