Donna Chambers

As a result of the superior efforts of the administration, teachers, school committee, parents and students, Chariho School District is number three in the state. Maintaining this status requires a school committee that supports the administration in making decisions that are economically sound, academically challenging and fair for all students. Donna understands that the challenges of education have shifted in the past few years and administrators, teachers, parents and students must look at teaching and learning in a different way. Implementing Common Core Standards into curriculum raises the bar and requires the introduction of digital technology into the learning process. Schools must provide the resources for all students to thrive in a digitally rich learning environment. Chariho School District is leading the way and Donna wholeheartedly supports this effort. Donna’s goal is to remain on the School Committee to continue the valuable work that is being done for all kids.

Donna Chambers – Chariho School Committee

Donna grew up in Greenville, RI. She earned a BA in Education from Rhode Island College and a MA in Education from URI. Donna married Michael Chambers and they moved to Reston, VA where Michael worked for the US Geological Survey and where they raised their two children, Sarah and Ben. While living in Virginia, Donna worked in adult education for Fairfax County Public Schools and began a career as an adult education consultant specializing in the area of proficiency-based teaching and assessing. Upon retirement in 2001, Michael and Donna returned to live in Charlestown. Until recently, Donna continued to consult for adult education departments and programs on a national, state and local level.

Education

Master’s in Education, University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science in Education, Rhode Island College

Professional Experience

Contracted consultant for Adult Education with RI Department of Education, Boston Public Schools, and Maine Department of Education
State Coordinator for RI National External Diploma Program (12 years)
Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements (PBGR) Training for Rhode Island Cohort (2 year)
Program Specialist for Fairfax County Public School Office of Adult High School Completion (25 years)
Grade 5 teacher for South Kingstown School System (4 years)

Public Service

Member of RI Adult Education Professional Development Advisory Council and Technology Integration Advisory Council
Serving on the Chariho School Committee representing Charlestown (November 2013 to present)
Charlestown Charter Revision Advisory Committee (2013)
National External Diploma President Council, President (2001 -2011)

Personal

Donna enjoys her work on the School Committee, traveling, reading novels, knitting and sharing Charlestown’s incredible natural resources with her grandchildren.

On November 8th, please vote for Donna Chambers for Chariho School Committee

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