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RISSA will work collaboratively and strategically to provide high quality leadership to meet increased accountability measures and accelerate achievement for all RI students.

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Joseph Goho Superintendent of North Providence School Department, Selected as 2025 Rhode Island Superintendent of the Year Featured Photo

Joseph Goho Superintendent of North Providence School Department, Selected as 2025 Rhode Island Superintendent of the Year

Joseph B. Goho, Superintendent of the North Providence Rhode Island Public Schools, has been selected as the 2025 Rhode Island Superintendent of the Year. His selection by the Rhode Island School Superintendents' Association (RISSA) was announced at its General Membership Meeting on August 13, 2024. The award recognizes outstanding achievement in school district leadership, dedication to the education of all children, commitment to the community, and service to RISSA. The award was presented to Mr. Goho by James Erinakes, Superintendent of the Exeter-West Greenwich Public Schools and the president of RISSA. In addition to his fellow educational leaders, Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angélica M. Infante-Green, Joe’s wife Melissa, and his children Benjamin and Nicole, were in attendance.
Michael Sollitto, Ed.D. Superintendent of Burrillville School Department, Selected as 2024 Rhode Island Superintendent of the Year Featured Photo

Michael Sollitto, Ed.D. Superintendent of Burrillville School Department, Selected as 2024 Rhode Island Superintendent of the Year

Dr. Michael Sollitto, Superintendent of the Burrillville RI School Department, has been selected as the 2024 Rhode Island Superintendent of the Year. His selection by the Rhode Island School Superintendents' Association (RISSA) was announced at its General Membership Meeting on August 8, 2023. The selection and recognition of Dr. Sollitto by his colleagues is an indication of the high regard in which he is held.
Dr. Frank Pallotta: 2023 Paul Crowley Award Recipient! Featured Photo

Dr. Frank Pallotta: 2023 Paul Crowley Award Recipient!

Dr. Pallotta has been active in Rhode Island education since his graduation from Providence College in 1970. He has served as a teacher, principal, special education administrator, assistant
superintendent and superintendent of schools. In addition, he has served as a member and as chair of the North Providence School Committee.

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We believe…
All children must be provided the highest quality of education in our public schools in order to achieve overall well being and post-secondary and career success.
The superintendent and central office leaders are the lead learners in each school district whose primary focus is to improve learning and teaching. RISSA provides a learning sanctuary and collegial support system that enables superintendents and district leaders to explore and solve problems of practice in a safe environment and renew and recharge their commitment to student well being and achievement.
Membership in RISSA increases the member’s ability to stay informed about current issues and provides the forum and vehicle to take action. The collective action of RISSA members can drive public education to its best so it provides for all students.