New Staff
Lisa Ducharme , Advancement & Special Events Manager
Lisa was born in Massachusetts but primarily grew up in Rhode Island . She received her Bachelor ’ s Degree in Textiles , Merchandising , & Design from University of Rhode Island . Lisa left that career to be a stay-at-home mom for 18 years and raise her three kids . During that time she was also on the PTO board and a volunteer committee at a local nonprofit . Lisa currently lives in Warwick with her kids and enjoys family time , travelling , reading , and cooking .
Mary-E Parris , Program Specialist
Mary-E Parris is originally from Georgia . Mary-E has earned a Bachelor of Music from Oklahoma City University and a Masters of Fine Arts from Savannah College of Art and Design . She is excited to have moved back to Rhode Island by way of San Diego and Naples , Italy ! When she isn ’ t cheering on the San Diego Padres or Atlanta Falcons , she enjoys spending her free time hiking and traveling with her family . Mary-E also enjoys photographing anything that will pause in front of her camera lens . Having been a Girl Scout throughout her childhood , Mary-E is quite pleased to have joined the GSSNE team !