5TH GRADE (5A)

Anthony Senior is a 5th-grade educator with 16 years of experience helping elementary students grow academically and personally. Originally from Jamaica, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from the International University of the Caribbean and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Grand Canyon University. Anthony is passionate about creating engaging, equitable classrooms where all students can thrive and is committed to developing as a future school leader. Outside of school, he enjoys cooking, traveling, hosting guests through Airbnb, and spending time with family and friends.

5TH GRADE (5B)

Samantha Poole earned her B.S. in Special and Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University in 2021, followed by a Master’s in Instructional Technology from Grand Canyon University in 2023. She began her career in Arizona, where she taught high school English and later served as a behavior support teacher. Most recently, Samantha worked at Southside Elementary in Providence as both a third-grade classroom teacher and a special education resource teacher. Originally from San Diego, California, Samantha spent six years living in Flagstaff, Arizona. Outside the classroom, she loves traveling—her favorite destinations so far have been Guatemala and Japan.

5TH GRADE (5C)

Genesis graduated from Newbury College with her B.S. in Legal Studies and Minor in Social Science in 2015. She previously worked as a Legal Assistant at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Providence and as an Assistant Paralegal and Business Immigration Support Specialist at a couple different law firms in Boston. She was born and raised in New York City and enjoys visiting her family there. Genesis loves spending quality time with her immediate and extended family, and she has two sets of twins!! She enjoys Summertime and traveling to new places with her kids such as museums, beaches and farms.