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He has over 15 years experience working with children, adolescents, and their families in public and private school settings. Mike is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Director, Co-Founder / VP of RIAA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5970eac0ff7c50cf13b25f00/ba9485b7-9bf0-4460-80de-a53a5eb7aa1c/Morgan+Deschene.jpg Clinical Services - Morgan Deschene: Secondary School Social Worker With a masters degree in social work from Boston University, Morgan worked in the Providence, Pawtucket and Central Falls communities for several years. She has been working in an alternative education setting for over twelve years. 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Providence College graduate with a Master’s degree in Special Education and a graduate from the RI Principal Residency Network. Shane has worked in private and public school settings as a; Teacher, Special Education Director, Principal and as a Co-Founder of RIAA Superintendent /COO. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5970eac0ff7c50cf13b25f00/b954544a-80d1-4fa1-8317-9005a692681b/IMG_8427.PNG Administration - Erin Medeiros: Director of Special Education Erin Medeiros graduated the University of Rhode Island with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in education. She is certified to teach early childhood, elementary and Special Education and as a Special Education Administrator. 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