CPS Superintendent Public Interviews (Dr. Namin and Dr. Lundsten)

From Cranston Public School website.....

July 5, 2012
A Message from Chairperson Andrea Iannazzi
For the past several weeks, the Superintendent Search Committee has met three times. We began our process by reviewing the applications of 20 candidates and unanimously selected eight candidates for screening interviews.
The Search Committee of Janice Ruggieri, Michael Traficante, and I were dedicated to the mission of finding a strong group of child centered candidates to bring forward to the School Committee.

After reviewing the work of the Search Committee, the Cranston School Committee accepted the top three applicants. It is my pleasure to announce those candidates:
Dr. Davida Ellen Irving, has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, a Master of Education in Social Studies from Wake Forest, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction from UNC. She has completed Post-Doctoral training at Pennsylvania State University and Providence College, in the area of Administration. She began her career as a College Professor before working in the Pawtucket, Block Island, and Foster School Departments. Dr. Irving currently serves as Superintendent and Principal in Foster.

Dr. Judith Lundsten, has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, a Master of Arts in Special Education, and a Certificate of Advance Study in Educational Leadership. She also holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Johnson & Wales University. Dr. Lundsten is a National Board Certified Middle Childhood Educator and was employed by Cranston Public Schools as a teacher and aspiring principal before she entered Administration. Dr. Lundsten served as an Elementary Principal and Executive Director of Educational Programs & Services before becoming the Assistant Superintendent in July of 2009.

Dr. Reza Namin, has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Mathematics, a Masters of Education with a focus in Applied Mathematics, and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in 3D Geometric Modeling from Brown University. Dr. Namin also has a Doctorate in Mathematics and Science Education with Focus on Curriculum and Technology and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Leadership and Educational Administration. He also holds a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning for Understanding from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Dr. Namin holds Superintendent Certificates in Massachusetts and Maine and was one of five finalists for 2011 National Superintendent of the Year. He is currently Superintendent of the Spencer East Brookfield Regional School District in Massachusetts.

Public interviews will be held with Dr. Namin and Dr. Lundsten on Monday, July 23rd at 7 p.m. at the Hope Highlands Elementary School (300 Hope Road, Cranston). A public interview will be held with Dr. Irving on Thursday, July 26th at 6 p.m. at Cranston High School East (899 Park Avenue, Cranston). The School Committee is requesting that questions for the public interviews be submitted via e-mail to supersearchcom@cpsed.net.
The School Committee will deliberate, select a final candidate, and enter negotiations with that candidate during the week of July 30.http://cpsed.net/