Chester Barrows Elementary School
From the Cranston Herald - Published 9/1/2016 As the new school year begins, it’s again time to meet some of the new building administrators who have either moved to a new location within the Cranston Public Schools or are new to the district entirely. Here are a few words of introduction and inspiration from some of the new faces. (Text and photos by Jen Cowart) |
Principal Karyn Rosenfield is entering her 29th year in education, and she is excited to be entering it in Cranston. As a city resident and parent of two school-aged Cranston Public School students, she is invested in the future of the district.
Rosenfield has worked in Providence Public Schools for the past 26 years. Prior to that, she spent two years teaching in Arizona.
Rosenfield has extensive elementary school experience, and has worked as a classroom teacher, math specialist, acting principal and assistant principal, and special education classroom resource teacher. She also has vast experience in the areas of curriculum writing and providing professional development for school staff.
She is a certified elementary school teacher, and is also certified in the area of mild/moderate special education. She has two masters’ degrees – one in reading and one in administration.
Rosenfield has found Barrows to be a warm and welcoming community, and believes its members are truly invested in their school, their children, and their education. She is grateful for the support she has received from her new school community and the district.
“They are so welcoming and they have really helped me to navigate through the Cranston way of doing things – the protocols, the language, etc. It’s been fantastic,” she said. “I’ve met a lot of parents and staff already, and we have a great group of people who are willing and talented and looking to bring those talents to the table, to use their own expertise in their own areas to help the school.”
Rosenfield defines herself as an instructional leader and is looking forward to putting her strengths to good use.
“I am so very focused on the quality of instruction, and of meeting the needs of each individual child,” she said. “I believe in targeted instruction and solidifying their foundational skills and extending and enriching the knowledge and skills that children already have, so that they grow academically at whatever level they are starting at. I have a real focus on educating the child holistically, and incorporating those 21st-century skills of problem solving, reasoning, collaboration, and communication.”
Rosenfield strives to have students take ownership of their learning, and to have them be aware of setting their own goals.
“I want them to be happy, wanting to come to school, and to keep them safe while they are here,” she said. “I am looking forward to meeting all of our families and students when school begins.”
Rosenfield has worked in Providence Public Schools for the past 26 years. Prior to that, she spent two years teaching in Arizona.
Rosenfield has extensive elementary school experience, and has worked as a classroom teacher, math specialist, acting principal and assistant principal, and special education classroom resource teacher. She also has vast experience in the areas of curriculum writing and providing professional development for school staff.
She is a certified elementary school teacher, and is also certified in the area of mild/moderate special education. She has two masters’ degrees – one in reading and one in administration.
Rosenfield has found Barrows to be a warm and welcoming community, and believes its members are truly invested in their school, their children, and their education. She is grateful for the support she has received from her new school community and the district.
“They are so welcoming and they have really helped me to navigate through the Cranston way of doing things – the protocols, the language, etc. It’s been fantastic,” she said. “I’ve met a lot of parents and staff already, and we have a great group of people who are willing and talented and looking to bring those talents to the table, to use their own expertise in their own areas to help the school.”
Rosenfield defines herself as an instructional leader and is looking forward to putting her strengths to good use.
“I am so very focused on the quality of instruction, and of meeting the needs of each individual child,” she said. “I believe in targeted instruction and solidifying their foundational skills and extending and enriching the knowledge and skills that children already have, so that they grow academically at whatever level they are starting at. I have a real focus on educating the child holistically, and incorporating those 21st-century skills of problem solving, reasoning, collaboration, and communication.”
Rosenfield strives to have students take ownership of their learning, and to have them be aware of setting their own goals.
“I want them to be happy, wanting to come to school, and to keep them safe while they are here,” she said. “I am looking forward to meeting all of our families and students when school begins.”