FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 29, 2025
Tiverton to Interview 3 Finalists for Superintendent of Schools
Three individuals have been selected as finalists to become Tiverton’s next Superintendent of Schools, to replace retiring Dr. Peter Sanchioni. The Tiverton School Committee engaged the New England School Development Council (NESDEC) to facilitate the search.
NESDEC utilized a community needs assessment using focus groups and an online survey of interested community members. It also coordinated advertising and collection of applications from 24 interested parties. A screening committee composed of Tiverton employees, parents, students and municipal government interviewed 7 qualified candidates and recommended 3 finalists for the School Committee’s consideration. The finalists are (in alphabetical order):
Laryssa M. Doherty, Ed.D.
Presently a Continuous Improvement Facilitator and Coach at the Center for Leadership and Educational Equity in Providence, RI, Doherty has served in multiple teaching and administrative positions in the Boston area, including as Assistant Superintendent of Malden Public Schools. She holds a Doctor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education and Human Development.
Christopher J. Haskins
Haskins currently serves as the Superintendent of the Paul Cuffee Charter School District in Providence, RI, a position he has held for the last 11 years. Prior to that, Haskins held multiple teaching and administrative positions in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He holds a Master of Education, Educational Leadership from Bridgewater State University.
Michael Whaley, Ed.D.
Currently the Assistant Superintendent of West Warwick Public Schools, Whaley was previously the Principal of Burrillville High School, and like all of the candidates, has held many teaching and administrative positions. He holds a Doctor of Educational Leadership from Johnson & Wales University.
The Tiverton School Committee is pleased to conduct public interviews with these well-qualified finalists on June 4th, 2025, with the expectation that a candidate will be selected shortly thereafter.
Candidate Resumes may be accessed here: Candidate Resumes