School One is a dynamic inviting community, empowers its diverse students to take responsibility for their learning through challenging, creative and personalized educational programs in order to prepare for productive futures, become self-reliant, commit to important ideas, make sense of their world and contribute to it in useful ways.

Education
- B.A. Brown University
- Doctoral Program in Education, Michigan State University
Experience
- Educational evaluator and school improvement specialist, The Education Alliance at Brown University
- Teacher educator and research associate, Michigan State University
- Community educator, Planned Parenthood of Rhode Island
- English Coordinator and teacher at School One (1985 - 1989).
- 5th year at School One, first year as Head of School

Assistant Head and Humanities Coordinator-Cary Honig
caryh@school-one.org

Education
- A.B. Classics, Brown University
- J.D., Harvard University
- M.A.T. English, Brown University
Experience
- Student attorney, Co-Director and Parole Division Director, Harvard Prison Legal Assistance Project
- English Teacher, Seekonk, MA.
- 21st year at School One, 6th year as Assistant Head of School

Counselor-Gianna Boulet, LICSW
giannab@school-one.org

Education
- B.S. Criminal Justice, Northeastern University
M.S.W., Rhode Island College
Experience
- Clinician, Brockton Family and Community Resources
- School Social Worker, North Providence School Department
- Placement in School Social Work, North Providence High School
- Placement in Sex Offender Treatment Program, ACI
- Placement at Four Women, Inc., Attleboro, MA
- Law enforcement (victim) advocate at DayOne (Sexual Assault & Trauma Resource Center)
- Guest Advocate/Case Manager, Casa Myrna Vasquez, Dorchester
- 2nd year at School One

Internship Coordinator-Beverly Vileno
beverlyv@school-one.org

Education
- B.A. English, French, Education, Rhode Island College
- M.A. Education with concentrations in Program Administration, Counseling and Adult Education, University of Rhode Island
Experience
- English Teacher in Detroit, MI, Brookline, MA
- English Coordinator and teacher, School One.
- Education Administration: C.C.R.I.
- Assistant Head, School One (1987 – 2002)
- Interim Head of School, School One
- 22nd year at School One, 5th year as internship coordinator

Development
schoolone@school-one.org

Office Manager-Alayne Todd
alaynet@school-one.org

Education
- B.A., Hunter College of the City University of NY
- M.S., Brown University
Experience
- Office Manager, Gilbert Design Associates
- Assistant Director, Alumni Relations and Reunion Coordinator, Brown University
- Parent of a School One alumna
- First year at School One

Marketing and Community Outreach-Julia Volynsky
juliav@school-one.org

Education
- BA, Communications, Rhode Island College
Experience
- Contracting, Collette Vacations
- Web Maintenance and Design, Berk's Stores Inc.
- 3rd year at School One


Full Time Teaching and Advising Staff


Special Education Coordinator/Teacher-Cynthia Ann McDermott
cynthiam@school-one.org

Education
- B.S. Rhode Island College
- M.Ed. Rhode Island College
Experience
- Head teacher, Harmony Hill School
- Consultant, Narragansett and Johnston Public Schools
- Director of Education, St. Mary’s Home for Children
- Administrator for Curriculum and Instruction, Narragansett Elementary School
- Special Education Administrator, Providence Public Schools
- 6th year at School One

Visual Arts Coordinator-Aurel Peterson
aurelp@school-one.org

Education
- B.F.A. Illustration, Rhode Island School of Design
- M.F.A. Painting, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Experience
- Art teacher, Providence, R.I.
- 28th year at School One

Math/Science Coordinator-Laurie Spry
lauries@school-one.org

Education
- B.S. Biology, Principia College
- 20+ graduate credits in science, math and education
Experience
- Farming and rural studies in U.S. and Australia
- 13th year at School One

History-Erin Victoria Egan
erine@school-one.org

Education
- B.S. Theatre, Emerson College
- M.A.T. Teaching, Brown University
Experience
- Teacher, Brown Summer High School
- 12th year at School One

Math/Science-Stephen Martin
stevem@school-one.org

Education
- A.B. Physics, Brown University
- A.M. German, Brown University
- M.S. Physics, University of Connecticut
- Ph.D. Physics, University of Connecticut
Experience
- Assistant Professor, Math and Physics, Johnson and Wales Univ.
- Assistant and Adjunct Professor, Math, Rhode Island College
- 7th year at School One

Spanish-Ivette Roberts
ivetter@school-one.org

Education
- BA Translation and Interpretation, Superior Institute of Interpreters, Mexico
- Behavior Management in a Classroom Setting, University of West Florida
- Teaching a second Language, University of West Florida
Experience
- Freelance Spanish Teacher - Noyatt Elementary, Primrose Elementary
- Clayville Elementary School
- Freelance Interpreter and Translator, ESL Tutor, Rhode Island Training School
- 4th year at School One

Math-Christina McKenrick
christinam@school-one.org

Education
- B.A. Brown University, American Civilization
Experience
- Reading is Fundamental program coordinator and Accelerated Reader program coordinator, Mildred Aitken School, Seekonk, MA
- 9th year at School One

Photography and Video, Technology Coordinator-Melissa St. Laurent
webmaster@school-one.org

Education
- B.F.A., Photography/non-linear video, Rhode Island School of Design
- A.S. Multimedia Technology, New England Institute of Technology
- School One graduate
-M.A. Candidate in Media Studies, Rhode Island College
Experience
- Instructor, Continuing Education, RISD
- Video Department Head - Maine Teen Camp, ME
- 9th year as Photo/Video teacher, second year as technology coordinator at School One

English and Art-Lucy McKenna
lucym@school-one.org

Education
- B.A. History and B.A. in Honors Liberal Studies, Villanova University
- Undergraduate studies in French and Fine Arts, Paris
- American Academy, Paris, France
- 6th year at School One

Adjunct Teaching Staff

Music-Tish Adams
jazztish@hotmail.com

Experience
- Extensive performance
- Music Coordinator for the Providence Book Store Cafe
- Concept and selection committees for First Night
- Host of a weekly radio show, "Vocalists and Localists", WRIU-Kingstown
- 14th year at School One

Theatre-Casey Seymour
casey-seymour@cox.net

Education
- M.A. English Literature, University of California, Berkeley
Experience
- Guest artist teacher, Lincoln Middle/High School
- Arts Educator, Brown Summer High School One
- Teacher, All Children’s Theatre
- Teacher, Perishable Theatre Arts Literacy Project
- Teacher, Perishable Theatre Arts School
- 5th year at School One

Spanish-Siobhan Ritchie Cute
siobhan02906@yahoo.com

Education
- AB Sociology, University of Chicago
Experience
- ESL teacher, International Charter School, the Institute for Labor Studies and Research and Progreso Latino
- Manager, The Peaceable Kingdom
- Consultant, RI Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
- Spanish teacher, La Salle Academy and Instituto Venezolano
- Children's Program Coordinator, Providence Public Library Literacy Dept.
- Teacher/staff worker in residential home for disadvantaged youth in Dominica, West Indies with the U.S. Peace Corps
- 2nd year at School One

English-Brendan Reddy-Best
Education
- B.A. in English and Philosophy, Haverford College
- School One alumnus

Experience
- Tutor, The Met School, Providence, RI
- 2nd year teaching at School One