ABOUT THE LEAGUE
WE ARE THE VOICE OF RI’S CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
MISSION
The Rhode Island League of Charter Public Schools (RILCPS or “the League”) is a 501c(3) school membership organization committed to ensuring that all children and families across Rhode Island have access to high quality public schools that allow them to flourish to their full potential. As the voice of Rhode Island’s diverse community of charter public schools, the League provides its members with a forum for collaboration, resource-sharing, and technical assistance, and engages in public policy advocacy and communications on behalf of all charter public schools.
Chiara Deltito-Sharrott, Executive Director
As Executive Director of the RI League of Charter Public Schools, Chiara is responsible for driving the organization’s strategic programming, operations, and fundraising efforts, and serves as the primary spokesperson for the organization.
Prior to the League, Chiara founded CDS Educational Consulting which, among other projects, provided charter public school support in the way of developing fundraising strategies, strategic planning, charter public school growth, and charter public school renewal.
Before CDS, Deltito-Sharrott worked at the Rhode Island Department of Education as an education specialist for charter public school authorizing, and as the state director for the federal charter public school program grant. She is also proud to have started her career with the Providence Public School District as a grant writer and development coach.
In addition to her work experience, Chiara is earning an Ed.D. at the University of Pennsylvania, and was previously awarded a Master of Arts in Urban Education Policy at Brown University, at which time she interned with Rhode Island League of Charter Schools.
Chiara first came to Rhode Island as an undergraduate student at Providence College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public and Community Service Studies.
Sidney DeMello, Director of School Supports
As the Director of School Supports, Sidney serves as the first line of communication between the League and its member schools. In this role, Sidney is focused on cultivating and implementing a robust training portfolio and managing the organization’s relationships with service providers and the business community.
Sidney joined the League after overseeing Learn365RI funding at the Rhode Island Department of Education. In that role, she coordinated the statewide municipality grants in partnership with local education agencies and community based organizations. She is a native Rhode Islander having lived and taught across the United States, Central Europe and the Gulf countries since 2000.
Earlier in her career, Sidney worked for the Department of the Army, Installation Management Command Headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio, where she oversaw enterprise operations for the Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) Special Needs Program to improve outcomes for military children and youth with diverse learning needs across the globe. Sidney earned a Master of Science at Wheelock College in Teaching Students with Special Needs and an undergraduate degree from Stonehill College. She maintains dual certifications in Special and General Education.
Three children, two teenagers, and one adult call her mom.
MEET OUR BOARD
Brandee Lapisky, Board President
Executive Director
The Compass School
Kyleen Carpenter, Board Vice-President
Principal
Blackstone Academy
Toby Shepherd, Board Treasurer
Executive Director
PVD Prep
Danira Ortiz, Board Secretary
Executive Director
Nuestro Mundo Charter Public Schools
Michael Skeldon
Executive Director
Beacon Charter School for the Arts
Kathy Vespia
Executive Director
Charette Charter School
Kerry Tuttlebee
Executive Director
The Greene School
Simona Simpson-Thomas
Superintendent
Highlander Charter School
Julie Nora
Executive Director
International Charter School
Marcella Clarke
Chief Administrator
Kingston Hill Academy
Meg O’Leary
Executive Director
The Learning Community
Lindsey Tavares
Head of School
Apprenticeship Exploration School
Chris Haskins
Executive Director
Paul Cuffee School
Tammy Ferland
Principal
Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College Charter High School
Angelo Garcia
Executive Director
Segue Institute for Learning
Liz Richards-Hegnauer
Head of School
Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts
Keith Oliveira
Executive Director
Times 2 Academy
Rochelle Baker
Executive Director
Village Green Virtual School
WORK AT THE LEAGUE
Join Our Team
Apply to the League and help support RI’s charter public schools! We don’t currently have any openings, but please check back periodically.
BECOME A SPONSOR
The League’s Sponsorship Program is designed for businesses and nonprofits that are looking for ways to support charter public schools in Rhode Island, while also increasing brand awareness. The League’s sponsorship program includes visibility during key events and gatherings, as well as in any event-related print and digital materials.