Board of Trustees
Experienced, committed and passionate individuals who care about FASRI now and into the future!
FASRI’s Board of Trustees is a dedicated group of volunteers comprised of FASRI parents and leaders from the local community.
- We serve as the governing body of the school, we do not oversee day-to-day operations of the school.
- The Head of School reports directly to us.
The Board has a number of responsibilities, but our primary role is to serve as fiduciaries of the school.
In this capacity, we are committed to:
- establishing FASRI’s mission
- advancing that mission by setting strategy
- ensuring the school’s long-term financial health
- selecting, evaluating, & supporting the Head of School
- following best practices for independent school governance as set forth by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
- conducting annual assessments to continuously improve our ability to serve the school
Ultimately, we see our role as partnering with the Head of School to ensure that FASRI delivers the best education and experience for our students. The current strategic plan, including FASRI’s mission, vision, values and strategic goals, can be found here.
Board of Trustees
MARTIN SMICK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, CHAIR
Board Member since: 2019
FASRI Parent: 2 students at FASRI
ETHAN SLUTER
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TREASURER
Director of Finance, New England Construction Co., Inc.
Board Member since: 2014
FASRI Alumni Parent: 1 student at FASRI
PATRICIA M. LAWLOR
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SECRETARY
Professor, Providence College
Board Member since: 2008
Ruth ben-arTzi
BOARD OF TRUSTEES , Associate Professor of Political Science at Providence College
Board Member since: 2021
FASRI Alumni Parent and Parent: 3 students at FASRI
DOUGLAS GRAY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, Partner, Locke Lord Edwards LLP
Board Member since: 2012
FASRI Alumni Parent: 2 students at FASRI
MARK MCLAUGHLIN
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, Associate Head of School, Providence Country Day School
Board Member since: 2022
FASRI Alumni Parent: 3 students at FASRI
BRAD SCOTT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, Owner of Scott Volkswagen, President of the Rhode Island Automobile Dealer’s Association
Board Member since: 2023
FASRI Parent: 2 students at FASRI
JENNIFER TOMASIK, SM, FACHE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, Past Chair and Chair of Governance Committee
Vice President and Principal, CFAR, Inc.
(http://www.cfar.com/)
Board Member since: 2011
FASRI Alumni Parent: 2 students at FASRI
FAQ about the FASRI Board of Trustees
Our Mission
The French American School of Rhode Island’s multilingual experience cultivates globally-minded, confident, creative learners.
Core Values
At the French American School of Rhode Island, we value intellectual curiosity, respect, empathy and integrity.
Intellectual curiosity
a passion to learn for its own sake
a drive to understand the world and one’s place in it
Respect
an appreciation for the uniqueness of every individual’s experience
a commitment to the wellbeing of our community and the environment
Empathy
an intention to understand and care for the emotions, feelings, and perspectives of one another
Integrity
a conviction to follow strong moral principles and ethical standards
the quality of being honest