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.
Lauren Matlach, Director of Communications and Policy
As Director of Communications and Policy for the Rhode Island League of Charter Public Schools. Lauren is responsible for leading the organization’s internal and external communications strategy and supporting policy tracking, analysis, and development.
Prior to the League, Lauren most recently served as a subject matter expert for AEM Corporation, where she provided support to over 200 federal grantees and assisted with policy design and implementation in eight states. Before AEM, she worked at the Rhode Island Department of Education for five years, where she led statewide educator workforce initiatives, facilitated professional learning, and strengthened program approval processes. She has over a decade of experience working in education research, policy, and technical assistance. Lauren started her career as a classroom teacher.
Lauren holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Loyola College in Maryland and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Maryland. She lives in Lincoln with her husband and two kids.
MEET OUR BOARD
Angelo Garcia, Board President
Executive Director
Segue Institute for Learning
Brandee Lapisky, Board Vice-President
Executive Director
Segue Institute for Learning
Liz Richards-Hegnauer, Board Treasurer
Head of School
Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts
Danira Vasquez, Board Secretary
Executive Director
Nuestro Mundo Charter Public Schools
Lindsey Tavares
Head of School
Apprenticeship Exploration School
Michael Skeldon
Executive Director
Beacon Charter School for the Arts
Kyleen Carpenter
Principal
Blackstone Academy
Nicole Lyons
Interim 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
Jeff Dronzek
Interim Executive Director
Paul Cuffee School
Toby Shepherd
Executive Director
PVD Prep
Tammy Ferland
Principal
Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College Charter High School
Rosalind DaCruz
Director
RISE Prep
Julie Giangiulio
Director
Southside Elementary Charter School
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.