Stones of Remembrance: How One Teacher’s Quiet Stand Sparked a Miracle in Maine’s North Woods

In the remote woods of Danforth and Weston, Maine, longtime PE teacher and wilderness guide Tammi Matula faced an impossible choice: compromise her biblical convictions on God’s design of male and female—or walk away from the career and community she loved. When a radical transgender policy stripped away parental rights and forced teachers to affirm gender transition without consent, Tammi quietly resigned. But God wasn’t finished. Overnight, a team formed—fourth-generation local Elbridge Cleaves, Maine Christian Civic League, Maine Education Initiative, pastors, parents, and neighbors. What followed was a peaceful, powerful stand: 150+ community members filled the gym, the school board listened, and in a unanimous vote, they reversed the policy, aligned with Title IX, and reinstated Tammi. This is more than a policy win. It’s a pile of stones—a testimony to what happens when courage meets community, conviction meets prayer, and light refuses to retreat. “We don’t know what to do, but our eyes are on You.” – 2 Chronicles 20:12 #StonesOfRemembrance #EastGrandVictory #FaithInMaine #ParentalRights #CourageOverCompromise This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cclmaine.substack.com