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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.

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. 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.