See Who RI's Elementary School Principal Of The Year Was

BARRINGTON, RI — A Barrington elementary school principal was named the Rhode Island Elementary School Principal of the Year by the Rhode Island Association of School Principals.

James Callahan, of Sowams School, received the honor earlier this month.

According to the association, the award honors school principals who "place student learning at the center, set high expectations for student development, oversee standards based teaching and learning, utilize data in making decisions, and engage the community in the shared responsibility for student achievement."

"Mr. Callahan is recognized for always placing student learning at the center, setting high expectations for student development, overseeing standards-based teaching and learning, utilizing data in making decisions, and engaging the community in the shared responsibility for student achievement, school officials said in a statement.