• Human Resources

    Director of Human Resources

    Director of HR Kim has been working in Human Resources since 2007 and brings to the table a diverse background from both the public and private sectors. Kim most recently spent two years as the Human Resources Manager for Fall River Public Schools in Fall River, MA before joining the team in Westerly in July 2016. She holds an Associates Degree and a Bachelors Degree from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI, a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources from the University of Rhode Island, and is SPHR and SHRM-SCP certified.

    Kimberly A. Sihavong
    23 Highland Avenue
    Westerly, RI 02891

    Human Resources Coordinator

    HRC Marisa has been with the District since August 2013 and has taken on roles of increasing responsibility throughout her tenure. Marisa's primary responsibilities include benefits administration, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) management, workers compensation, in addition to acting as the Executive Assistant to the Director of Human Resources.

     

    Marisa C. Iannella-Rodriguez
    23 Highland Avenue
    Westerly, RI 02891
    Phone 401-315-1552
    Confidential Fax 401-315-1505

    Human Resources Assistant

    HRA Jeannie is the longest tenured Human Resources department employee and has been with the District since August 2003 where she has worked in various departments before eventually landing her current role within Human Resources. Jeannie's primary responsibilities include all things new hires: employee onboarding, substitute hiring, School Spring, Absence Management (formerly Aesop), Professional Growth (EEM and MLP), teacher certification, volunteers, and employee badges. She is also the proud mother of three Westerly High School graduates.

    Jeannie H. Tomao
    23 Highland Avenue
    Westerly, RI 02891
    Phone 401-315-1510
    Confidential Fax 401-315-1505

    It is the policy of Westerly Public Schools not to discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies on the basis of age, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race/color, religion, sex, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.