On the recordOctober 6, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the superintendent of the North Providence, Rhode Island School Department, Donna Ottaviano, who was honored as the Rhode Island Superintendent of the Year by the Rhode Island School Superintendents' Association. Dr. Ottaviano, who also attended North Providence public schools as a student, has led the North Providence public schools with distinction since 2004. Dr. Ottaviano has spent nearly 30 years in the educational field as a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, and public health educator in my home State of Rhode Island. In addition to the tremendous contributions she has made to Rhode Island's education system, she has also devoted her time to breast cancer awareness as well as lending her support to the Rhode Island Special Olympics. Dr. Ottaviano will be recognized nationally at the annual American Association of School Administrators' National Conference on Education. In addition, a $1,000 scholarship in Dr. Ottaviano's name will be awarded to a senior from North Providence High School. I congratulate and commend Dr. Ottaviano for her dedication and commitment to educating the future of Rhode Island. ____________________
