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 Designee
Andrea Castaneda
Chief of Accelerating School Performance
Rhode Island Department of Education

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

Dr. Mary Canole
Coordinator, Advanced Leadership Development Seminar
Rhode Island School Superintendents Association

State Liaison

Leslie Hergert