Cynthia Senenko
Director of Teacher Education Programs College of Arts & Sciences Department of School of Education Providence
Biography
Cynthia Senenko is a dedicated educator and leader currently serving as the Director of Teacher Education Programs at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI. With a Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision from the University of Virginia, Cynthia has over three decades of diverse experience in education, including roles as a principal, classroom teacher, and other administrative positions.
Holding licenses in Virginia and Rhode Island, Cynthia is strongly committed to curriculum development and educator preparation, actively engaging with local education agencies and overseeing accreditation processes. A member of several professional organizations, Cynthia is passionate about fostering positive relationships within the education community, improving teaching practices, and enhancing student learning. In addition to leadership responsibilities, Cynthia teaches graduate courses, mentors aspiring educators, and champions innovative educational initiatives while pursuing an Educational Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction.
Education
MEd, University of Virginia
Administration & Supervision
BS, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Administration & Supervision (PreK-12) and Elementary Education (PreK-6)
Virginia Department of Education
District Level Administrator- Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Elementary Education Teacher (K-6), and Building Level Adminstrator (PK-12)
Rhode Island Department of Education
Kappa Delta Pi
District Level Professional Development Days, “The Importance of Effective Feedback,” Local Education Agencies, MA, United States. (April, 2025).
“Teacher Orientations and Fieldwork Training Workshops,” RI, United States. (2024).