Margaret Knowlton

Margaret joined Meeting Street in 2011 after serving in school district administrations across Rhode Island (RI) for over 15 years. Inclusive education has always been central to Margaret’s career in education. She served as an elementary school principal in North Smithfield, RI, where she later became the Assistant Superintendent focusing on curriculum, instruction and professional development, and in Lincoln, RI, where she was promoted from elementary school principal to Director of Curriculum. Margaret led the transformation of both districts from moderate to high performing during her tenure.

Margaret previously served on the Board of Directors for The Highlander Charter School and the Rhode Island Writing Project at Rhode Island College, where she also taught graduate-level courses for many years. Margaret was named Rhode Island Elementary Principal of the Year and a National Distinguished Principal. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Michael’s College and Master of Education degree from Rhode Island College.