Governor JOHN BALDACCI visited LORANGER MIDDLE SCHOOL in Old Orchard Beach today to honor newly named president-elect of the Maine Principals' Association, LLOYD CROCKER.  The Governor praised Mr. Crocker for his expertise in school management, and applauded his efforts at Loranger.

The Governor also had a special message for all the teachers in the district and throughout the State.  He praised teachers for their professionalism and for the roles they play in so many of our youngsters lives.  He said that "TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK was a time to remember that we should honor, respect and thank our corps of teaching professionals for the work they do throughout the year".