Sophie O’Clair is a Maranacook graduate from the class of 2021! They grew up in Fayette on their family’s farm and completed their undergraduate degree in developmental psychology at Thomas College. She currently lives in Orono with her partner, Gabe Fein (another Maranacook alumnus), and dog, Chaco, as she finishes her Master’s in Occupational Therapy at Husson University and begins her PhD in Human Development at the University of Maine. She is currently completing clinical hours at Acadia Northern Light Hospital, working in pediatric mental health services.

While in high school and college, she worked in the Readfield area as a behavioral health professional, Ed Tech III, elementary school librarian, designated service provider, and home respite/shared living provider with Gallant Therapy Services, RSU 38, and The Morrison Center.

They are passionate about sustainability, disability rights, youth advocacy, and DEIB. Giving back to the community that raised them and gave them so many of their greatest experiences is something they consider both a responsibility and a privilege, and they look forward to working with SDCF!