Retired educator and former Maine State Representative Charles Harlow.

There are many examples of excellent educators who have achieved success in the political arena. One of these is Charles Harlow, a teacher who has also served as a state representative for his home state of Maine.

Charles was born in Rumford, Oxford County, Maine, on May 25, 1942. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in 1965 and his Master’s degree in Education in 1968, both from the University of Maine, a public research university located in Orono.

During his long career as an educator, Charles taught at Wells High School (1965-1966), Mexico High School (1966-1968), Mount Blue High School (1968-1971), and finally at Chererus High School (1972-2004).

While still teaching, Charles inaugurated his career as a politician with his election to the City Council for Portland, Maine. He served in that position from 1990 to 1999. During those years, Charles also served a term as the the city’s honorary mayor. In 2004, the former teacher was elected to the Maine House of Representatives on the Democratic ticket. He served in that body representing the 116th District until 2010.

Charles Harlow suffers from health issues and is now retired, from both teaching and politics. He still lives in Maine.