Nelson named Foxcroft Academy director of athletics, alumni affairs
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy Director of External Affairs Toby Nelson ‘95 has been named director of athletics and alumni affairs, effective July 1, for the secondary school.
The announcement was made on the school Facebook page. The post also shared that Athletic Director Jaclyn Tourtellote will be departing to become interim athletic director at Old Town High School.
“As we enter the summer months, I would like to share an update regarding the athletic department at Foxcroft Academy,” Head of School Arnold Shorey said. “As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen and align our programs, we are making several adjustments within the department.
ATHLETICS, ALUMNI AFFAIRS DIRECTOR — Toby Nelson talks to his players during a timeout during his time as head coach of the Foxcroft Academy boys basketball team. Nelson has been named the school’s director of athletics and alumni affairs after having been director of external affairs at his alma mater.
I would like to thank Mrs. Jaclyn Tourtelotte for her dedicated service to our student-athletes and school community. We are grateful for the care and professionalism she has shown during her time at Foxcroft Academy. We are also pleased to share that she has been named interim athletic administrator at Old Town High School, and we wish her continued success in this new role.
I am pleased to announce that Mr. Toby Nelson will assume the role of director of athletics and alumni affairs, effective July 1, 2026. Toby brings valuable experience and a strong commitment to our students and programs, and we are confident in his leadership moving forward.”
“As we move into summer and prepare for the up and coming season, RSU 34 Athletics would like to welcome aboard Mrs. Jackie Tourtelotte as the interim OTHS athletic director,” a post on the RSU 34 Athletics Facebook page. “Tourtelotte comes to OTHS with a wealth of athletic and training knowledge and will be a great addition to Coyote Nation. Please join us in welcoming her to the team!”
Tourtelotte was named athletic director prior to the start of the 2021-22 academic year after serving a year on an interim basis.
Tourtelotte began her career at Foxcroft Academy in 2011 as a full-time athletic trainer, physical education teacher and associate athletic administrator after seven years teaching physical education and health at Orono High School.
The South Paris native and University of Maine graduate started her athletic training career as a student trainer with the UMaine football team and today serves on several prominent athletic training committees.
She was named 2015 Gatorade New England District Secondary School Athletic Trainer of the Year.
Nelson has been at Foxcroft Academy for the last decade.
Former Bangor Daily News reporter Ernie Clark contributed to this story.