BREAKING NEWS: Providence Names Interim Superintendent
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
The Providence School Board has appointed Susan F. Lusi as interim superintendent, replacing Thomas Brady, who is stepping down at the end of this year.
Lusi will serve in the position for one year, allowing the city school board to conduct a national search with “broad stakeholder and community involvement.” Lusi, who is currently the superintendent of Portsmouth schools, will begin her position on July 16.
Lusi is currently the superintendent of Portsmouth schools and had previously worked in Providence as Chief of Staff from 2001 through 2003 under Superintendents Diana Lam and Melody Johnson.
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