Notes from Commissioner Infante-Green
Drum roll please!
Lisa Leaheey
2022 Teacher of the Year-North Providence School District
and
2023 Rhode Island State Teacher of the year
The 2023 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year is Lisa Leaheey!
We celebrated the announcement at North Providence High School, where Lisa has taught English for the entirety of her 22-year career.
From the beginning, Lisa has focused on what her students need to achieve, and she continuously seeks out new ways to engage her students in class, simultaneously challenging their individual strengths, supporting their individual needs, and building towards their futures.
Additionally, Lisa is a FUSE Fellow, and has also supported districts in preparing for accreditation visits for the past 14 years. Lisa has a deep passion for supporting educators. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she was instrumental in supporting multiple educators in converting their classrooms to online learning spaces.
As Teacher of the Year, Lisa will work with RIDE throughout the 2022-2023 school year to support education statewide, including strengthening professional development and engaging classrooms. She is also eligible to represent Rhode Island as the National Teacher of the Year.
Congrats Lisa, and the entire North Providence community!