Leadership

Maria Petrosinelli

Maria Petrosinelli is the current Principal at Lillian Feinstein Elementary School at Sackett Street. She has been with the Providence Public School District (PPSD) for 27 years, the last seven as Assistant Principal at MLK. Prior to working at MLK, she worked at Roger Williams Middle School for 13 years, and was a History teacher at Nathan Bishop Middle School for seven years.

Maria earned her Bachelor's degree in Social Science and Psychology from Rhode Island College in Providence, Rhode Island, and she also received a secondary certificate from Rhode Island College as well. She received her Master's degree in K-12 Administration from Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island.

Harley Van Dunk

Harley Van Dunk is the current Assistant Principal at Lillian Feinstein Elementary School at Sackett Street. He has worked in education for nine years, the last seven in the Providence Public School District (PPSD). This is his second year serving as Assistant Principal in PPSD.

Harley earned his Bachelor's degree in Counseling Psychology from Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. He then received his Master's degree in Education and Human Development from Rhode Island College in Providence, Rhode Island. 

Harley's vision for Lillian Feinstein Elementary School at Sackett Street is a school community where students serve as learners and leaders through a rigorous and supportive learning community.