Mr. Sam Watson, French Teacher: “I am thrilled to be back at the middle school, having been one of the first classes to attend when the school opened back in 2001. For my junior year of high school, I studied abroad in France. The city I lived in, La Ciotat, is about 20 miles east of Marseilles. I was able to learn about the rich culture of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. It was during this time where I was able to craft my skills as a linguist. I majored in theatre at the University of Maine, all the while continuing and practicing French. After living in California for a couple of years, I returned to Maine and began my career in education working in the learning center at the high school. I also have directed 3 high school theatre productions. I am grateful and enthusiastic for the opportunity to work in the world languages program at the middle school!”