Coventry educator named R.I. teacher of the year

PBN Staff

06/30/2026

2027 R.I. Teacher of the Year — COVENTRY HIGH SCHOOL math teacher Michael Cook, center, has been named the 2027 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year. Pictured from left are Coventry Public School Superintendent Don Cowart, Gov. Daniel J. McKee, Cook, R.I. Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and outgoing Teacher of the Year Sarah Dully. / COURTESY MICHEAL COOK VIA THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

WARWICK – A math teacher at Coventry High School has been named the state’s top educator. Michael Cook, who has taught for 24 years, has been named the 2027 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year. He was recognized Monday in a surprise ceremony at the school in front of students, colleagues, local and state education leaders. Cook

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