Meet the SAMS Guidance Team!
Ms. Martell, LSW,
School Social Worker,
School Counselor
474-3339 ext. 2162
Mr. Bigelow, B.S.,
School Counselor
474-3339 ext. 2161
Ms. Martell (She/Her) is currently in her 4th year as a School Counselor and Social Worker at Skowhegan Area Middle School.
Born and raised in Skowhegan, she proudly graduated from Skowhegan Area High School before earning her undergraduate degree from the University of Maine.
With 15 years of dedicated social work experience in her hometown, Ms. Martell’s commitment to the community is unwavering. Ms. Martell holds a master’s degree in School Counseling from Husson University, further fueling her passion for guiding students toward academic and emotional success. Ms. Martell is currently the SAMS liaison for unhoused students.
Outside of her professional life, Ms. Martell treasures time spent with her family, especially her 4-year-old daughter, Waylin. She enjoys relaxing at the beach, reading, playing basketball and golf, and cheering on the Red Sox.
Mr. Bigelow is now in his seventh year at SAMS.
He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Maine at Farmington, with a minor in Addiction Studies, and is currently pursuing his Master's in School Counseling at the University of Southern Maine.
Before transitioning to education, Mr. Bigelow worked for the State of Maine's Department of Health and Human Services. His passion for helping students led him to a fulfilling career in the school guidance department.
In addition to his work in education, Mr. Bigelow is deeply involved in sports and clubs and will be returning to coach in the district this year.
He also serves on the Somerset County Board of Public Health and is a Community Champion through the ASPIRE program in our district.
Mrs. Corbin, M.Ed., LCSW
474-3339 ext. 2163
Mrs. Corbin is in her seventh year contracted as a mental health therapist for SAMS. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and has been in this field for seven years.
Mrs. Corbin graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington with a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education English. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Education and a Master’s Degree in Social Work, both from the University of New England.
She follows evidence-based practices and teaches various skills and techniques to assist students in maneuvering through stressors.
Mrs. Corbin also has 10 years of teaching experience. She taught at MSAD 54 and also owned a private school.
In the event of a crisis or emergency, please go your local emergency room, or call the Maine Crisis Hotline at 1-888-568-1112. The Crisis Text Number is 741741. Please note that emails may not be read immediately and are not routinely checked outside of school hours.