Tammy Lothrop, MSW, School Counselor

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Tammy Lothrop proudly serves as President of the Maine Counseling Association (MeCA).

Born and raised in Caribou, Maine, Tammy’s roots in Aroostook County have deeply shaped

both her character and her career. Some of her most formative experiences began in childhood, waking early to work in the potato fields during harvest season. While it did not always feel enjoyable at the time, those early mornings instilled in her a strong work ethic, resilience, problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt and improvise—values she continues to model and share with her students today.

Tammy is a graduate of Caribou High School and earned her Bachelor of Behavioral Science degree with a concentration in Counseling and Human Services from the University of Maine at Presque Isle. She went on to receive her Master of Social Work degree with a clinical concentration in 2006 from the University of New England. Committed to expanding her ability to serve students, Tammy later obtained her School Counseling graduate certification from Husson University. 

With over 25 years of experience in social work and school counseling, Tammy has served in a variety of impactful roles. Her professional background includes work at a mental health agency and with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), where she provided child protective services, adoption services, and managed the state foster care program in Aroostook County. These experiences strengthened her commitment to supporting children and families through advocacy, collaboration, and compassionate care. Tammy currently practices as a School Counselor and serves as Director of Guidance at Dr. Levesque Elementary School and Wisdom Middle/High School in St. Agatha, Maine. She is deeply passionate about supporting students of all ages, helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Her leadership reflects her belief that every student deserves access to meaningful guidance and support. 

Outside of her professional life, Tammy’s greatest joy comes from spending time with her three daughters and six grandchildren. She is a strong advocate for self-care and embraces an active lifestyle. Tammy enjoys competitive pickleball, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, golf, cycling, hiking, and exploring Maine’s scenic back roads on her motorcycle—fully appreciating the beauty of the place she has always called home. Tammy brings dedication, experience, and heartfelt commitment to her role as President of MeCA, and she looks forward to continuing to advocate for the counseling profession and the students and communities it serves.