About Syntiro

Syntiro uses Celebratory Learning in all our endeavors. See our Celebratory Learning Web diagram to find out more.

New Name Represents Expanded Focus

On July 1 the Maine Support Network became a division of Syntiro!

Since 1986 the Maine Support Network has been serving educators across the state of Maine by providing high quality and engaging professional development and technical assistance, and this will continue to be the focus of MSN.

Over the last five years our work has expanded greatly, throughout the United States and internationally. Our expanded work includes the areas of health and wellness, employment supports for individuals with disabilities, college preparation and access, and organizational development, meeting facilitation, and strategic planning.

We have chosen a new name that better represents the common focus of the different areas into which we have expanded and that name is Syntiro, the Greek word for “support.”

Support is at the heart of all that we do here at Syntiro as we address the varied needs of our clients─local, state, and federal agencies, educators, employers, organizations and individuals—with creativity, knowledge, and innovation. Our team brings varied and extensive leadership experience to assist in designing solutions that achieve the desired results.

Headquartered in Readfield, Maine, Syntiro can be reached at office@syntiro.org, 207.685.3171 or at www.syntiro.org.

Mission Statement

Syntiro provides personalized technical assistance and innovative professional learning opportunities designed to enhance organizational and individual capacity.

Beliefs and Values

We Believe:

• Deep meaning and learning is supported by being a member of a community that provides a sense of caring and belonging.
• Learners need to be active participants in their own learning.
• In modeling our purpose, beliefs and values.
• In valuing the gifts each individual brings/has.
• Celebrating is an important part of learning.
• In respecting the learners’ ability/right to make decisions about their learning.
• Reflection creates meaningful learning and effective practice.
• Risk-taking results in growth and enlivens/energizes learning.
• Our mission and commitment guide us.