ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF

Jill is the School Counselor and wears a lot of hats! On top of working on College & Career Planning with Ms. Claribel, she coordinates the school lunches, the ACN courses (college and community classes for credit), transcript analysis, data reporting to RIDE and supporting many other projects. She moved to Providence to help start the Met School 26 years ago, and went on to also start-up Year Up Providence, the RI Adult Education PD Center and Charette. She loves solving problems with this great team of Charette staff and supporting students in finding opportunities. She also has 3 grandchildren and a 98-year-old mother to keep her from getting too set in her ways.

Joharlen Estevez is a proud product of the Providence school system and a first-generation daughter of immigrant parents. She chooses to serve in the very district that shaped her, believing that representation matters and that her presence can make the greatest impact. A first-generation college graduate, Joharlen earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rhode Island College and later obtained her Master of Education in School Counseling from Providence College. She is dedicated to building an inclusive, culturally responsive school culture and ensuring students receive the social and emotional support they need to thrive. Understanding the power of education in breaking cycles of poverty, Joharlen is committed to helping students overcome barriers and create new opportunities for themselves and their families. She believes in the resilience of her students and reminds them that “Las flores más fuertes crecen en la tierra más dura”—The strongest flowers grow from the toughest soil.

Claribel Crews is the Career and College Planning Counselor for Charette High School. Claribel is a first-generation student who graduated from RIC with a Bachelors in K-12 Special Education and from Providence College with a Masters in Education, M.Ed. As an Afro-Latina woman, she became an educator because she believes representation matters, especially in the classroom! She is passionate about working with her students and their families to ensure success. As well as continuing to be an amazing wife, mom/stepmom to her four children and makes sure they have a positive relationship with their academics. During her free time, she is reading, crafting, and spending time with her family!

Sue Grundy is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a minor in German Studies. She has held a technology support role since 2004 in Higher Education and Adult Education settings before arriving at Charette in the summer of 2021. She holds a Google Apps for Education Administrator Certification, managing the one-to-one Google Chromebooks inventory for our students, among many other tech responsibilities at Charette. She has also taken on the role of Athletics Coordinator, handling eligibility for student athletes. During her free time, she enjoys traveling, photography and a blend of sports.

Santa Espinosa has worked in education for over 14 years. Prior to that she worked in finances for 17 years. At Charette High School, Santa is the Special Projects Assistant. You can find her helping with recruitment, enrollment, credit recovery, afterschool support and helping with students and families in any areas of need. If you are ever in need feel free to reach out to Santa and she will answer any questions you have with a smile! She has lived in Providence her whole life! At home she spends time with her husband of 25 years and her two children; Ruby and Ruben. She is in love with the city of Providence and knows so much of the rich history in our small state.

Mr. Brown holds Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Secondary Education and Mathematics from the University of Rhode Island. He has taught everything from Pre-Algebra to Pre-Calculus. He holds a firm belief that everyone has the ability to learn and use math and enjoys bringing that ability out in people. He lives in Cumberland with his wife Jessie and son Henry.

Finnlee Burge has a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and a Bachelor’s of Arts in Secondary Education from the University of Rhode Island. He has been working in education since his sophomore year of college and has experience with students from 4 years old to 25 years old. His favorite field of science is molecular biology and has a passion for genetics and immunology. His favorite class activities include having students design their own experiments to try and find the source for some unknown phenomena. He is an avid juggler and plays video games, reads, and creates 3d art in his spare time.

Ms. Harrell earned her Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education from Rhode Island College. She is a first-generation high school and college graduate. Ms. Harrell has been an educator for 20 years and has taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. She specializes in literacy and teaching English to Multilingual learners. Ms. Harrell is certified in Orton-Gillingham and was named District Teacher of the Year in 2018. She believes that literacy is a civil right and that reading is the gateway to achieving your dreams.

Samantha Miller attended the University of Rhode Island and received a degree in History and a minor in Education. She currently works with students from all grade levels at Charette Charter High School. She teaches Urban Planning and Historic Preservation, which is a program that focuses on community development, appreciation and preservation of historic urban infrastructure, as well as communication and collaboration with community leaders throughout the City of Providence and beyond. She also teaches 11th and 12th grade English. Her favorite projects are “The American Dream”, “Creative Nonfiction” and “The Poetry Professor.” Outside of the classroom, she also enjoys photography, traveling and reading poetry!

Eric holds a Bachelors Degree in History and Political Science from the University of Rhode Island, and graduated from the RITE program at RIC. He is passionate about History, the environment, video games, and helping students reach their goals. In his spare time, he likes to go sailing, play games, and read.

Proud father and husband, teacher by passion, catholic by conviction, sensitive to problems. Live a constant process of learning, innovation and research. Jose holds a business administration, Master's degree in Finance, and Master's degree in Management Science and Research from the Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra in the Dominican Republic, where he worked for 20 years as a teacher. Postgraduate degree in teaching qualification, virtual education and instructional design from the Open University for Adults. He graduated from the Teacher Assistant Certification Program by the RI Department of Education (RIDE) at ILSR and English as Second Language at Rhode Island College. He is dedicated to helping others and providing a fun, innovative, and informative learning environment for students in each course, skilled in technology development and implementation of a classroom curriculum. Jose recently joined Charette as a teacher's assistant in math.

Allie Roderick teaches U.S. History and Government to our Juniors and Seniors and helps coordinate Student Leadership here at Charette. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Rhode Island in 2018 and has taught at Charette ever since the fall of that same year. She grew up in Providence and wanted to become an educator to show students like her that everyone is capable of learning. In her free time, she likes to read, play video games, and do some form of art. Her partner, dog, and friends help keep her grounded!