Newport Public Schools has named Christine M. Dunbar assistant principal at Rogers High School, effective Monday, Nov. 2.
Dunbar graduated from Rogers and returns to the school after more than 17 years in public education. She currently works at Classical High School in Providence, where she has taught mathematics and computer science and served as an instructional coach and department leader.
Her background includes coordinating assessment and intervention efforts, supporting multilingual learners, mentoring teachers and curriculum development, according to the district.
“Christine brings a strong combination of instructional leadership, experience supporting teachers, and a commitment to helping every student succeed,” Rogers Principal Robert E. Young Jr. said in a statement. “As a Rogers High School graduate, she also brings a personal connection to our school and community.”
Dunbar holds an education specialist degree in educational leadership from Bridgewater State University, a master’s in English as a second language and cross-cultural studies from Brown University, a master’s in education from the University of Rhode Island and a bachelor’s in mathematics from Villanova University.
