
MICHAEL CROWLEY ELECTED RIASC PRESIDENT
Michael Crowley, Chair of the Middletown School Committee, was elected President of the Rhode Island Association of School Committees at the Association's 2008 Annual Meeting. Crowley has served on the RIASC Executive Committee since 2002. A former History teacher and member of the Peace Corps, Mike has pledged to provide professional development opportunities for school committee candidates prior to the upcoming elections.

Robert Faria, Cathy Kaiser and Eileen Lovett Achieve Professional Development Recognition Status
Three school committee members have achieved Professional Development Recognition Status through the Rhode Island Association of School Committee's Leadership Development Academy. Robert Faria, East Providence School Committee; Cathy Kaiser, Jamestown School Committee; and Eileen Lovett, East Providence School Committee; completed their 15 hours of professional development required to now receive recognition by the Rhode Island Board of Regents.

Anita McGuire Forcier and Sally Black Achieve Professional Development Status
RIASC commends Anita McGuire Forcier of Woonsocket and Sally Black of Tiverton for their commitment to school committee professional development. Anita and Sally participated in over 15 hours of professional development by attending classes offered through RIASC's Leadership Development Academy.

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