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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

CONGRATULATING DR. SABRINA ANTONELLI ON BEING NAMED THE 2023

"ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR" BY THE RHODE ISLAND

ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

     Introduced By: Senators LaMountain, F. Lombardi, Felag, Lauria, Britto, Gu, Picard,
Gallo, Ruggerio, and Ciccone

     Date Introduced: June 13, 2023

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, "The future," in the wise words of Eleanor Roosevelt, "belongs to those who

believe in the beauty of their dreams." Since taking the helm in July of 2018, Dr. Sabrina

Antonelli, Principal of Norwood Elementary School, has inspired her staff and the school's

students to envision the possibilities and to believe that they can build a future full of promise;

and

     WHEREAS, In preparation for a career she had not originally thought would be her path,

but one that she was absolutely destined for, Principal Antonelli attended Rhode Island College,

where a career aptitude test led to her attaining her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

and Mathematics. She had previously attended the Community College of Rhode Island where

she earned an Associate's degree in General Studies, and later attained a Master's degree from

Brown University in ESL and Cross Cultural Studies, and ultimately a Doctor of Education

(Ed.D.), in Educational Leadership and Administration from Johnson & Wales University; and

     WHEREAS, To the very good fortune of students at Norwood Elementary School in

Warwick, Dr. Antonelli was named Principal in 2018. She had previously been Principal at

Randall Holden Elementary in Warwick and had taught in the Providence Public Schools for

thirteen years in various positions. In addition, for the past five years, she has also been a

Professor at Roger Williams University; and

     WHEREAS, Dr. Antonelli is held in the highest regard by both faculty and students who

"widely noted that Dr. Antonelli made them feel like leaders." She has developed numerous

programs to instill students with responsibility and life skills including student council, student

safety patrols, a recess buddy program, and an in-class drama education program; and

     WHEREAS, Principal Antonelli is a true and proven champion of education. She is a

tremendous asset to Norwood Elementary School and the entire school community, and her

genuine love of learning has already helped hundreds of children to succeed, and will surely

continue to inspire us all; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby congratulates Dr.

Sabrina Antonelli on the prestigious honor of being named the 2023 "Principal of the Year" by

the Rhode Island Association of School Principals. We wish her the very best of health,

happiness, and success in all her future endeavors; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Dr. Sabrina Antonelli.

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