The Emmanuel Day School parents club offers opportunities for parents to serve our school in many ways. Examples are: helping to organize receptions, themed events, and school milestones like graduation; coordinating food requirements for such occasions; fundraising...more »
Chaplin and School Committee
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The School Committee is charged by the Vestry of Emmanuel Church (its elected “Board of Directors”) with the responsibility for oversight of Emmanuel Day School. The Committee meets monthly with Director Ann McAree, one of our three teachers (they rotate in attendance), and a parent representative—currently Jillian Krause. Emmanuel’s Rector and EDS Chaplain, The Rev. Anita Schell-Lambert, usually attends as well. The Committee welcomes questions and comments from all parents about any aspect of the school’s operations. Committee Chair Heath Twichell is available for face-to-face meetings by appointment through the church office (401-847-0675.) Below are biographical sketches of the members of the Committee:
Heath Twichell is a West Point graduate and a retired Army colonel who holds a PhD in History and has had a second career in education, having taught everything from English to Hispanic immigrants, ...
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Tiiu Booth was born in Estonia and received her primary and secondary education there. During WWII her country was occupied by both Germany and the Soviet Union. After the end of the war, she and...
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Allison Schumann was born and raised on Cape Cod, and came to Newport to study Elementary Education and Theatre at Salve Regina University. Her gifts have led her into a career as a massage...
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Joan Soares has been a member of Emmanuel Church for the past eight years and member of the Vestry since January, 2011. In addition to her duties on the School Committee, Joan sings in...
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The Rev. Dr. Anita Louise Schell-Lambert, 18th Rector of Emmanuel Church and Chaplain to Emmanuel Day School.
Mother Anita’s passion is in working with children and youth and she has spent...
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