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Impact: Rhode Island

Governing Board

Members of the REL-NEI Governing Board help identify and prioritize the educational needs of the region, review plans and products, and assist with outreach and dissemination efforts. The Governing Board meets three times each year and includes three members from each jurisdiction in the Northeast and Islands—the Commissioner of Education, or designee, and representatives of two stakeholder groups.

Deborah A. Gist
Commissioner of Education
Rhode Island Department of Education

has appointed as her Permanent Designee
David Abbott
Deputy Commissioner
Rhode Island Department of Education

Colleen A. Callahan
Director of Professional Issues
Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals

Dr. Celeste Bowler
Director of Elementary Education/Curriculum
West Warwick Public Schools

State Team

Maria-Paz Avery, State Liaison
Josephine Louie, State Researcher

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