Providence Public Schools

The Specialized Services and Student Support Team

For information and to reach the Special Education Department, please call (401) 456-9330.

Jennifer Connolly, Ph.D

Executive Director of Specialized Instruction 

Jennifer.Connolly@ppsd.org 

401-456-9100 ext 11321

Fabiola Lujan Swift, Family Liaison & Interpreter/Translator

Fabiola.LujanSwift@ppsd.org

(401) 456-9100  ext 11322

Christine Robertson, Preschool Program Manager

Christine.Robertson@ppsd.org

Dawn Pelino, Elementary School Manager

Dawn.Pelino@ppsd.org

Mary Surber, Elementary School Manager

Mary.Surber@ppsd.org

Melanie Laurito, Middle School Manager

Melanie.Laurito@ppsd.org

Christine Medeiros, High School Manager

Christine.Medeiros2@ppsd.org

Dr. Kim Carson, Manager of Compliance

Kimberly.RothwellCarson@ppsd.org

Brian Quigg, Related Services Program Manager

Brian.Quigg@ppsd.org

Jen Roy, Manager of Specialized Instruction and Dually Identified Students

Jennifer.Roy@ppsd.org

Rachel Moree, Manager of Specialized Instruction and Transition Programming

Rachel.Moree@ppsd.org

Alina Swonger, Autism and Exceptional Child Services Program Manager

Alina.Swonger@ppsd.org

Joe Rousseau, Behavioral Supports Program Manager

Joseph.Rousseau@ppsd.org