Samuel Crooks is the current Assistant Principal at Webster Avenue Elementary School. He has been working in education for the past three years. Prior to coming to the Providence Public School District (PPSD), Samuel worked for Boston Public Schools, the North Kingstown School Department, Johnston Public Schools, and Westerly Public Schools. He has been an Assistant Principal for two years, and has also been a District Administrator.

Samuel received his Bachelor's degrees in Special Education K-8 and Elementary Education 1-6 from Rhode Island College in Providence, Rhode Island, and he received his Master's degree in Building Administration PK-12 from there as well.

Samuel's vision for Webster Avenue Elementary School is that all students will be happy and successful. Student interaction is his favorite part of the job.