Business Education Faculty

Mrs. Ann Campbell Andrews our Department Chair graduated from Barrington College, Barrington, RI with a B.S. in Business.  She received her teaching certification from the University of Rhode Island.   She has been teaching at SHS for the past 16 years and has dedicated herself to helping students focus on future careers. "Miss Ann" is currently our FBLA Advisor.  Ann is a member of National Business Education Association and Rhode Island Business Educators Association

Mr. Adam Spring  has been with the SHS Business Dept. since 1997.  State Mock Trial Advisor, and Girl’s Varsity Tennis Coach.  He received his B.S. in Finance from the University of Rhode Island in 1994 and his M.A.T. from Johnson & Wales University in 1997.  Mr. Spring assisted in creation of the Academy of Finance here in 1998.  Adam is a member of National Business Education Association and Rhode Island Business Educators Association

Ms. Erica Valentine has been a member of our department since 2002.  She is a past Director of the Academy of Finance and holds the office of Secretary in the Rhode Island Business Educator’s Association.  She earned a B.S in Finance from the University of Rhode Island and her M.A.T. in Business Education from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI.   Erica is a member of National Business Education Association and Rhode Island Business Educators Association

Mr. Stephen Rocco our Academy of Finance Director and newest member has a B.S. in Economics and Business from Cornell College in Iowa.  He is a life-long resident of the town and he has owned and operated a family business in the Smithfield area since 1980.  As a parent to three former students, he also has extensive experience in community service activities in our town.   Steve is a member of National Business Education Association and Rhode Island Business Educators Association   For useful Business Ed. Resources  go to:  http://www.sjrbiz.info 

Ms. Cynthia Davis   School-Based Coordinator for Career and Technical Education received her MS in Human Services from the University of Massachusetts.  She has been a teacher, an  employment counselor and a project coordinator at RIDE.  She has  been an SBC for 5 years.  At SHS she creates opportunities for career awareness and exploration.