STEN REACTS: Chariho’s Bold Stand – No Deal for Progressive Superintendent
Chariho School Committee Members Louise Dinsmore, Tyler Champlin, Polly Hopkins, Patricia Pouliot, Dianne Teft, Laura Chapman, and Larry Phelps praised for standing on their principles and campaign promises.
Victory for Parents, Accountability for the District! In this episode of Sten Reacts, Mike Stenhouse breaks down the dramatic school committee vote that blocked a lucrative contract extension for Chariho Superintendent Gina Picard. After facing heat for a progressive agenda and controversial leadership, the conservative majority finally drew the line. Was this a turning point for education in Rhode Island?
Sten doesn’t hold back — especially after The Current called out the committee for nearly caving. Now, they’ve flipped the script.

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