Michael Ananis Executive Director

mananis@cpsd.us

Dr. Ananis, born and raised in Cambridge, began his term as Executive Director of RSTA in July, 2004  with more than 25 years of educational leadership experience.  He was graduated from Harvard College where he played football and lacrosse, and he earned his M.S. degree and CAGS from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. 

In 1983 he was awarded the Ed.D. in school administration from Boston College.  Dr. Ananis has served as a guidance counselor, coach, assistant principal, Director of Special Education, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent, and has supported Career and Technical Education at Minuteman Regional, Keefe Vocational, and Milford (NH) High School. 

In addition, he was president of the MIAA Board of Directors from 1998 to 2000.

Diane Paradis Career & Technical Education Coordinator

dparadis@cpsd.us

Diane comes to RSTA with an extensive academic background firmly rooted in career and technical education with over 25 years of experience from Assabet Valley RVHS (Marlboro), Nashoba Valley THS (Westford), Worcester Vocational HS and now at Rindge School of Technical Arts (RSTA).

Diane's administrative positions have included Director of Academic/Technical Curriculum, Grants and Title 1, Academic/Vocational Integration Specialist, and HSTW Site Coordinator.  In the classroom, she has taught in a wide variety of science areas, including Principles of Technology, Biology, Applied Chemistry Lab and Material Sciences. She was responsible for the creation of a diverse range of vocational/technical-academic integration curriculum. In addition, she was involved in FIRST Robotics and Track and Field. As the Drama Director, she was responsible for directing, staging, choreographing and the costuming of over 20 high school musical productions.

In her current position as CTE Coordinator, Diane is looking forward to using her vast technical-academic integration experiences to work closely with the very talented and committed technical teaching staff at RSTA. She hopes to provide the necessary support to insure the new VTE Curriculum Frameworks are incorporated into the daily lesson plans here at RSTA and to insure the future technical education needs of the CRLS students are met as RSTA moves forward into the 21^st century with the technological skills it demands.  

Having received her M.Ed. in 1983, she has since been fully certified through the Department of Education as a HS Principal and has held her Vocational Technical Administrator's certification in a multitude of areas including Superintendent since 2001. In addition, she is an active Life Member of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees and currently co-chairs the MASC Student Assessment Committee and is a member of the Regional Schools subcommittee. She has made numerous educational presentations it the state (DOE, MAVA, MVA, MASS/MASC) and at the national level (ACTE, NSBA). Diane is also a member of the MA DOE Advisory Committee for Career Technical Education.

Diane currently lives in North Grafton with her son, Gregory. In all her "free-time",she enjoys theatre (especially musicals!), dining out, dancing, traveling, and reading at the beach (any beach!) or poolside!!!

Jimmy Ravanis Operations Manager

jravanis@cpsd.us

Mr. Ravanis makes things "GO" at RSTA. A CRLS graduate, he knows firsthand the importance of preparing boys and girls to become young men and women. He enjoys being part of a unique program at CRLS that helps students find interests that will lead them to careers and to becoming productive members of society. Mr. Ravanis received his B.A. from Franklin Pierce College in New Hampshire and claims to be a charter member of the "Boston Red Sox Wait Till Next Year Booster Club".

Clare Garman Career Counselor

cgarman@cpsd.us

Ms. Garman is dedicated to helping students achieve their educational and personal goals. As an experienced counselor and guidance planner, she has many methods of teaching students and helping their families understand the career options and opportunities available to them.

Educational background: Masters of Education, Certification in Guidance Counseling K - 12

Judy Lelievre Cooperative Education Coordinator Chapter Advisor for Skills USA

jalvinglelievre@cpsd.us

Judy comes to RSTA excited about the Cooperative Education Program and invites the business community to become a critical part in the success of our students. Judy’s completed a Cooperative Education Internship through Worcester Vocational High School and recently became an Adjunct Professor at Fitchburg State College for Occupational Education.  

Her experience also includes holding positions at Minuteman Regional High School, and Tri-County Regional High School as a Cosmetology Teacher/Facilitator, Chapter and Student Advisor for SkillsUSA, Student Advisor for CAP (Career Awareness Program), and a Student Advisor for Fitchburg State College for Occupational Education.  Judy has been a Cosmetologist and an Esthetician for over 20 years and was a business owner.

In her spare time she enjoys kayaking, hiking, biking, the ocean, music and cooking. 

Educational Background:  M.Ed., B.S. 

Dosha Ellis-Beard Administrative Assistant

dbeard@cpsd.us

Dosha is a native Bostonian with a strong municipal background and extensive experience in the public sector and art fields and has joined RSTA in 2005 having formerly worked as the secretary to the K-12 math curriculum office at CRLS. 

Dosha has worked with the Cambridge School Department since 1997 and enjoys the energy and spirit of RSTA and is glad to be a part of educating our youth.  Dosha is responsible for all RSTA financial transactions, will answer questions, and helps keep the RSTA office running smoothly.

Educational Background:
Boston Museum School of Fine Arts, Boston, Ma
Tufts University, Medford, Ma  Bachelor of Fine and Applied Arts, 1979

Other Experience and Interests:
Textile Artist,Knitting, Crocheting, Spinning and Rug making
Performing actress in Community Theatre around the Greater Boston area with various theatre arts companies.