San Miguel hires alum as new Graduate Support Director

Our new Graduate Support Director, Manny Ortiz '03

The San Miguel School of Providence is excited to announce the appointment of Manuel Ortiz, a 2003 San Miguel graduate, as the school's new Graduate Support Director, effective July 1, 2014.

A 2011 graduate of Providence College, Manny joins the San Miguel staff this summer with new ideas, enthusiasm, and a unique perspective as a San Miguel alum.

"I am grateful for San Miguel and the support it has always provided me throughout the years, and I am excited and eager to work with students, families, and my fellow alumni," said Manny. "I look forward to providing support and serving my San Miguel community in any way it may need me."     

As San Miguel enters its 22nd academic year, Manny is the first graduate to return as an employee, an exciting milestone for the school. As Graduate Support Director, Manny will provide support to graduates and their families as they transition into high school, college and the work force, offering guidance and connecting them with resources they may need. As Manny prepares to transition into this new role, he hopes that the program can grow and evolve in order to better meet the needs of San Miguel alumni.

"As Graduate Support Director, I feel that it is my responsibility to create means where alumni can have a voice on how the program can best support them," said Manny. "I hope to build a community where alumni can network, socialize, and give back to the school."

San Miguel is delighted to welcome Manny to his new role and to enter into an exciting new stage of the Graduate Support Program.

"Everyone at the school has welcomed me with open arms," said Manny. "As a San Miguel graduate, it is always a privilege to come back home." 

San Miguel announces new Board members for 2014-15 year

The San Miguel School welcomes the newest members of its Board of Directors: Michael Costello, Meredith MarcAurele, and Patricia Vieira.

The new Board members were officially appointed at the final Board meeting of the fiscal year on June 10 and were announced at the 2014 Annual Meeting later that day. Congratulations, and welcome to our new members!

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Michael Costello, together with his wife and former Board Member Jamie Costello, is a long-term supporter of San Miguel.  Mike, a Certified Financial Analyst, brings to the table financial management expertise. He co-founded Endurance Wealth Management in Providence, and has prior professional experience at Dru Stock, Inc. and Fleet Investment Advisors. Mike has also demonstrated a high level of community service, having served on the following boards: Rhode Island State Investment Committee, St. Mary’s Academy, Bay View, United Way of Rhode Island – Providence, Society of Financial Analysts (Past President) and Gordon School.  

Patricia (Pat) Vieira brings to San Miguel expertise in public relations and communications. She is an accredited public relations professional with extensive experience in developing, managing, and executing all aspects of public relations.  Her background includes 14 years at Providence College in the Office of College Relations and Planning and she currently operates her own consulting company, PV Writes, LLC.  Pat is a long-time friend of San Miguel School, a strong ambassador for the school, a founding member of our Public Relations Committee, which she now chairs, and she is mentor to seventh-grader Alfred.  Pat lives in Rehoboth, MA, with her husband, Jacques.

Meredith MarcAurele is a life-long resident of Rhode Island, and is a Summa Cum Laude Graduate of Providence College. She had a twenty-year career at Fleet Financial Group, with her last position held as Vice President, Corporate Human Resources. Meredith has served on the boards of Celebrate Rhode Island and the Sisters of Mercy in addition to having an active role on planning committees for, but not limited to, The Bishop's Ball, The American Heart Association Ball, The Pell Awards, Celebrate Rhode Island Ball, PPAC Annual Gala, Zoobilee, and Salve Regina Governor' s Ball. Governor Carcieri awarded Meredith and her husband Joe the Governor's Award for Service to Rhode Island. Meredith lives with her husband in East Greenwich. 

Brother Lawrence Goyette, FSC announces the end of his tenure at San Miguel Providence

PROVIDENCE, RI--After 20 years of leadership at The San Miguel School of Providence, Brother Lawrence Goyette, FSC, will step down at the end of the academic year, announcing the appointment of Mark Carty as the school’s next Executive Director.

“It is with bittersweet emotions that I prepare for the end of my journey here at The San Miguel School of Providence,” said Brother Lawrence. “After 20 years at San Miguel, the time has come for me to pass the torch, and I do so knowing that the school is stronger than ever and ripe for new leadership to lead it into its future.”

Joining the school in July 2013 as the school’s Associate Executive Director, Mark Carty spent the school year preparing for the transition. Carty said he has been humbled by the opportunity to study under Brother Lawrence’s direction and to have had the opportunity to develop relationships with the San Miguel community.

“San Miguel is the lived mission of De La Salle,” said Carty. “I am excited to continue the journey with the dedicated families, faculty, staff, and supporters who breathe life into this sacred mission.”

Together with San Miguel’s administrative team and with the support of the San Miguel Board of Directors, Carty will move the school into its next stage with renewed energy, while the mission and school culture will remain the same.

“We are deeply grateful that Brother Lawrence has positioned San Miguel to continue its mission with excellence,” said San Miguel Board Chair Michael Newquist. “We are confident Mark is the gifted, caring, and inspiring leader San Miguel needs as an exciting new future unfolds.”

Brother Lawrence founded San Miguel Providence in 1993 as the first of what has become a model for twelve similar schools across the nation. An all-boys middle school serving young men from Greater Providence, San Miguel School is dedicated to serving those most in need, and the school has grown over the past two decades through Brother Lawrence’s direction and vision.
Next year, Brother Lawrence will serve part-time as a consultant for a new Miguel school opening in California, but he will remain in close contact with San Miguel Providence as a “good-will ambassador.”

“A school is not defined by one person but rather the community that fosters its future,” said Brother Lawrence. “I am confident that San Miguel’s best and strongest years still lie ahead.”