DEI Advisory

The DEI Advisory Committee was established in 2021 to support the work of the Department and advise on relevant NPS DEI issues and topics. The advisory consists of a diverse group of members, ranging from classroom educators, building administrators and support specialists representing all levels. Members meet monthly and bring a broad perspective of student and staff needs in NPS.

Principal - Angier Elementary

Ryan Caldwell
Special Education Aide - Williams Elementary

Carie Carnahan
Special Education Team Chair - Newton South High School

Heather Clark
English Teacher - Oak Hill Middle School

Ruth Hoshino
Director of School Health Services

Naomi Joseph
Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Dr. Maria Kolbe
Elementary Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Coach

Michele Leong
English/Office of Human Rights Council/Dover Legacy Scholars Director - Newton North High School

Kathy Lopes
Director of DEI - Education Center

Loring Masters
SEL Interventionist - Bowen Elementary

Dr. Suzie Talukdar
Principal - Underwood Elementary School

Julian Turner
Assistant Principal - Brown Middle School

Amy Winston
Vice Principal - Newton North High School