Meet Your Team
The dedicated staff at Schooner Estates offers heartfelt service and care that goes above and beyond, making them more than caregivers and staff members. They are part of our resident’s lives friends to our residents and a large part of our community.
We are proud to employ staff members that are committed to Schooner Estates and its residents. That’s why they stick around. Many of our staff members have been with Schooner Estates for 10 years or more.
Shannon Cook
Director of Resident Services
Originally from Oregon, Shannon moved to Maine at a young age to enjoy a New England style of living.
After growing up in the Skowhegan area, Shannon obtained her degree from the University of Maine at Farmington. Her degree is in Psychosocial Rehabilitation, with a focus on therapeutic recreation.
Shannon has previous work experience as a Crisis Response Worker at Mid-Coast Hospital, where she worked closely with doctors, hospitals, and family members in the Knox and Waldo County areas.
RaeAnn Hodgkin
Director of Nursing
RaeAnn is no stranger to Schooner Estates, having first worked with us in 2003, when the nursing office was but a small space opposite the kitchen. When asked what brought her back to Schooner, she beamed and said, “I love it here!”
RaeAnn holds a degree from Green Mountain College in Vermont and Central Maine Community College’s School of Nursing. She has been the Director of Nursing at both Clover Health Care and Chapman House. RaeAnn’s responsibilities encompass all Schooner Estates residents, whether they live in apartments, assisted studios, or residential care.
Chef Seth Lyons
Director of Dining Services
A graduate of Johnson and Wales University, Chef Seth Lyons has been working in the culinary arts for more than 20 years. The passion and knowledge that he gained in working on the coasts of Maine and in elegant country club settings comes through in the flair and flavor of every meal. His philosophy in cooking for the tenants at Schooner Estates is to deliver an elevated level of service while keeping things fresh every season. “It’s very rewarding to make great food for the wonderful, appreciative folks at Schooner,” he says. “When people love the food they eat, that really makes an impact on their day.” Chef Seth brings his talents not only to our daily meals, but also to our many celebrations: from barbecues to Mardi Gras feasts, we do it all deliciously at Schooner! As Director of Dining Services, Chef Seth also caters private functions and gatherings for the tenants and their families. “I feel the the kitchen is the heart and soul of every home, and that’s especially true here.”