Who are we?

The Learning Community takes its name seriously. We work as an open school community that benefits from the voices and talents of students, families, team members, community partners, board members, donors and many others.

Our Students

  • We serve 585 students in grades K-8.

  • 81% Latino, 15% Black, and 96% students of color

  • 45% are active Multilingual Learners

  • 17% have an IEP

Our Families

  • Live in Central Falls, Pawtucket and Providence

  • 90% qualify for free and reduced-price lunch

  • 100% have important stories to tell

Our Teachers and Staff 

Learn more about team members! Read their bios here.

Our Board of Directors

Our board of directors includes representatives from the business, non-profit, and education communities as well as representatives of our team and parents.

  • Sterling Clinton-Spellman

  • Patrick Collins

  • Deborah Drew

  • Mary-Beth Fafard (Secretary)

  • Grace Farmer (Treasurer)

  • Donna Gregson

  • Chris Ladds

  • Lynn Lotierzo

  • Oscar Mejias (Vice President)

  • Meg O’Leary (Head of School)

  • Ellen Polansky

  • Hillary Salmons

  • Kirsten Shrout Fernandes

Our Partners, Supporters, and Champions

  • 21st Century Community Learning Centers

  • Amica Companies Foundation

  • Billy Andrade Brad Faxon Charities for Children

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island

  • Bloom Rhode Island

  • Bristol County Savings Bank Charitable Foundation

  • The Champlin Foundation

  • The City of Central Falls

  • Coastal1

  • Delta Dental of Rhode Island

  • H.V. Collins Company

  • The Meehan Foundation

  • The National Grid Foundation

  • Navigant Credit Union

  • Nordson Corporation Foundation

  • The Padula Family Foundation

  • The Rhode Island Congressional Delegation

  • Rhode Island Department of Health

  • The Rhode Island Foundation

  • TD Bank

  • Tufts Health Plan

  • United Way of Rhode Island

  • The Verizon Foundation

  • The White Family Foundation

  • The W.K. Kellogg Foundation