Group: Previous Employees

Meet Meghan Cavanaugh!

Meghan is excited to return to JCDSRI as Social Work Consultant. She holds a Masters of Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work and is an independently licensed clinical social worker. Prior to working at JCDSRI, Meghan worked at Jewish Family Service (now Jewish Collaborative Services) for 8 years. Meghan currently works in private practice when she is not consulting with school. Every year, Meghan looks forward to building relationships with students and families. 

In her free time, Meghan loves playing sports and wishes she could be out playing at recess time!

Meet Diane Cerep!

Diane is excited to return to JCDSRI as an assistant teacher for her fourth year. She holds a B.A. in Anthropology and Sociology from Rhode Island College. Prior to working at JCDSRI, Diane worked as the Creativity Center Coordinator at the JCC in Providence. Every year, Diane looks forward to learning and celebrating the Jewish holidays with her students.

In her free time, Diane loves to walk in the woods and be in nature.

Meet Eileen Ellis!

Eileen is excited to return to JCDSRI for her twenty-seventh year at JCDSRI! Eileen began working as an office assistant and has made herself an invaluable member of the administrative team as the assistant to the Head of School. She holds a degree in Business Administration from the Community College of Rhode Island and as she likes to say, an advanced degree from the School of Hard Knocks. Prior to working at JCDSRI, Eileen was an assistant teacher. Every year Eileen looks forward to experiencing the life of the school – our incredible students!

A few fun facts about Eileen: she has kayaked a few bodies of water nearby including the Narrow River in Narragansett, RI. She has 5 grandchildren from 2 sons and daughters-in-law. In her past life, she was the ranch lady for black angus cattle and other barnyard friends. Shorthand is still a skill of hers. AND Eileen loves JCDSRI!

Meet Rebecca (Becca) Hirschmann!

Becca is excited to join JCDSRI for her third year as the Head Ilanot (4-year-old) teacher! She holds a  Bachelors in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Literacy. Prior to teaching at JCDSRI, Becca taught in classrooms for children ages 6 weeks – 3 years old.

In her spare time, Becca enjoys singing! She is really looking forward to making strong, long-lasting connections with the JCDSRI community, the children, and their families.