PRN Alumni Event at Track 15
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Track 15 PRN Alumni Event on April 14. It was great to come together, reconnect, and celebrate the strength of our alumni network.
Congratulations again to our cohort challenge winners: the 2019 cohort! and thank you to all cohorts for showing up and representing!
If you were not able to attend, you were missed. We hope to see you at an upcoming event soon.
We’re already planning more opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together as a PRN community—including future events designed for both current participants and alumni. Stay tuned for upcoming dates and invitations.
In the meantime, be on the lookout for the PRN Alumni Newsletter and check out our Alumni Webpage.
Thank you again for being part of the PRN Network. Looking forward to connecting with you soon
Segue Leaders Facilitate CoP as Professional Development for Staff
On March 13, 2026, the Segue Institute for Learning District – K-8 Davis REACH Academy & Legacy High School – hosted our annual Each One, Teach One Professional Learning Conference. Current PRN Aspiring Principals – Mrs. Michelle Laboissonniere, Mrs. Chloe Allen, and Mrs. Jackie Casey – engaged the full staff of 100+ educators in a Community of Practice session, facilitating collaborative problem-solving grounded in real-time dilemmas.
The purpose of the session was to move beyond isolated problem-solving and instead build a shared approach to navigating challenges across teams. Using structured protocols such as the “Consultancy Protocol” and “What? So What? Now What?”, pre-selected staff were able to work in small groups to examine authentic dilemmas related to instruction, student culture, and systems.
This experience reinforced the belief that multiple perspectives lead to stronger, more equitable solutions.
Staff reflections highlighted the impact of the work:
- “Meaningful discussion/presentation that made me reflect on my practice, and hearing suggestions from more experienced teachers was really helpful.”
- “I had connections with the dilemma the presenter was sharing! It also made it useful for me and gave me ideas to also use in my classroom.”
- “Was reaffirming to hear the dilemma and relate to the root cause with my own work.
- “Loved hearing multiple perspectives on the same dilemma!
Beyond the session itself, this work is helping shift the approach from reactive problem-solving to more proactive, reflective collaboration. The team of aspiring principals are supported by Segue leaders including PRN alumni Melissa Lourenco ‘14 and Kevin Montoya ‘21.
Leaders are continuing to model these protocols in an effort to make the Community of Practice an ongoing, schoolwide structure rather than a one-time experience.
Segue Institute for Learning exemplifies the impact of strategically developing a strong pipeline of effective school leaders.
PRN | An Approved Preparation Program in Massachusetts
Did you know that PRN will be graduating its first ever Massachusetts certified building leader in 2026?
In 2025, PRN was approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) as a principal preparation provider. Now we need your help! Share this opportunity with your network of Massachusetts educators. You know the power of the PRN experience- share its impact with colleagues in Massachusetts to make them aware of this extraordinary opportunity.
There are several sponsoring organizations in Massachusetts that prepare principals- but few are like PRN.
401 Gives and PRN Scholarships
For those that gave, thank you for your gifts to 401Gives in April. Your generosity made for our biggest day of giving ever with over $4,000 raised for PRN scholarships. Your support is still needed! Help grow the next generation of principals with a scholarship gift to the PRN. You know the value of a hands-on program to prepare aspiring leaders to improve schools by becoming strategists, data analysts, and champions for students.
Nominate a PRN Alum for the PRN Equity and Impact Alumni Award
Every year, CLEE celebrates the work of a PRN alum by recognizing one or more individuals at PRN graduation with the PRN Equity and Impact Alumni Award. This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in:
- significantly improving academic outcomes for historically underserved students
- dismantling inequitable systems
- and/or actively supporting the PRN program and its aspiring principals
This year, PRN graduation is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Quidnessett Country Club. CLEE is currently seeking nominations for this year’s award. Nominations are due Friday, May 29th.
Resume Drop at PRN Graduation
To support PRN graduates in being placed into leadership positions, there will be an area at the ceremony for graduates to connect with alumni and current mentor principals to further get to know each other. There will also be a “resume box” for graduates to drop off hard copies of their resume to potentially be contacted by alumni and/or mentor principals who have potential vacancies in leadership roles. Graduates can also drop their names, email addresses, and placement interests to be contacted. Interested in participating? Attend this year’s PRN Graduation and meet the newest leaders for equity!
Upcoming PRN Alumni Events and Opportunities
Support Prospective PRN Candidates
Share your PRN experience with a prospective candidate!
Enrolling in PRN is a life changing decision and candidates often have questions that can be best answered by graduates. Looking to strengthen the leadership pipeline?
Contact Evelyn Cosme Jones (evelyncosmejones@clee.org) for more information!
Participate in PRN Interviews
Would you like to help identify the next cohort of leaders for equity? Be a part of PRN interviews. Interviews begin in late April and continue into mid-May. Contact Joe Pirraglia (josephpirraglia@clee.org) for more information!
Participate in EoY Exhibitions
May 26, 2026 – June 3, 2026
8am – 4pm
Join one or more of the current PRN cohort’s end of year exhibitions and provide feedback to future school leaders!
End of year exhibitions are in person at CLEE in Providence and a great way to meet upcoming leaders in the field!
Interested? Contact Joe Pirraglia (josephpirraglia@clee.org) for more information!
Attend PRN Graduation
June 11, 2026
4:30pm-8:30pm
Celebrate the ‘25/’26 cohort by attending their graduation at Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown, RI (950 N Quidnessett Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852). A great networking opportunity, PRN graduation introduces you to newly certified school leaders.
In addition, CLEE honors a PRN alum that has had significant impact on students by awarding the PRN Equity and Impact Alumni Award. Celebrate this achievement at graduation!
Know an alum deserving of this award? Nominate them today!
Contact Evelyn Cosme Jones (evelyncosmejones@clee.org) for more information!
Join the CLEE Board
Interested in having your voice guide the future of CLEE, and PRN? We love having PRN alumni on the CLEE Board! If you are interested in serving in this capacity, contact Donna Braun at donnabraun@clee.org.
We will:
- Use facilitative leadership tools to drive student success
- Share and gain expertise on adult learning and collaboration
- Build connections with a powerful national community
Through hands-on practice, deep reflection and meaningful dialogue, participants will examine the conditions that shape student learning and consider how leaders ensure that every student feels valued in their school community.
Participants will leave with renewed connections, shared practices that support student engagement and insights that help bridge the gap between current reality and future vision.
Scholarships and Group Discounts Available
Job Postings
If you would like to share postings with PRN alum, please email chrisjones@clee.org.
We want to celebrate you and your successes in upcoming newsletters. Please email josephpirraglia@clee.org with your ideas and stories.
Joe Pirraglia, josephpirraglia@clee.org, 401.314.0033
Evelyn Cosme Jones, evelyncosmejones@clee.org, 401.308.3431