Advisory Board of Directors
At Saint Teresa School, our Board of Directors plays a vital role in supporting our mission of providing a Christ-centered education rooted in faith, academic excellence and community
Guided by Faith, Committed to Excellence
Our Board of Directors is composed of dedicated individuals who bring a wide range of experience in education, leadership, finance, law, facilities, technology, pastoral ministry, and community service. Each member shares a deep commitment to the mission of Catholic education and to the spiritual and academic development of every student entrusted to our care.
What the Board Does
The Board of Directors works in collaboration with the school administration and pastor to:
Provide strategic oversight and direction for the school’s growth and sustainability
Ensure the school’s mission and Catholic identity are upheld in all decision-making
Oversee financial stewardship and long-term planning
Support leadership in governance, policy development, and community relations
The board operates in a spirit of prayerful discernment and service, always placing the needs of students, families, and the broader school community at the heart of its work.
Meet Our Board Members
Marilyn A. Kelley is a 1968 graduate of St. Teresa School. She is a graduate of RI College with a BSN in Nursing and an M.Ed. in Education. She has worked in both the hospital setting and as a certified school nurse-teacher. In 2019 she was chosen as the “RI School Nurse Teacher of the Year” by the RI Certified School Nurse Teacher Association and lauded by the RI Department of Education.
Mary Carney, Secretary
Retired as principal of Saint Teresa's in 2016, after having served 14 years in that position. Prior to that, Mary was the executive director of Providence's Catholic School Collaborative. She was also a long-standing board member and volunteer for NEASC.
Ms. Sue Mansfield, Principal
Ms. Mansfield has been serving as principal of STS since 2020. Prior to this appointment she served as principal for Overbrook Academy and Vice Principal at Bishop Keough High School. She holds a BA in Sociology/Education from Wheaton College and a Med from Providence College in School Administration. She is a certified administrator.
