Office of the Superintendent
Elizabeth L. Viveiros, Ed. D.
Superintendent of Schools
Email: viveirose@portsmouthschoolsri.org
Heather Khubchandani
Assistant to the Superintendent
Email: rhodesh@portsmouthschoolsri.org
Contact Us
Central Administration Office
29 Middle Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Phone: 401-683-1039, ext. 6
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Professional Portfolio
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Elizabeth L. Viveiros, Ed.D.
Dr. Elizabeth Viveiros was appointed Superintendent of the Portsmouth School Department in July 2025, after serving as Deputy Superintendent since June 2020. Prior to her district leadership role, she spent eight years as Principal of Melville School, where she was known for fostering a culture of high expectations, collaboration, and innovation.
Before her tenure in Portsmouth, Dr. Viveiros served as both a special educator and an elementary educator in the Bristol Warren Regional School District, where she began her career in 1998.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education from Rhode Island College, a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education, and a Doctorate in Education from Northeastern University. Committed to staying at the forefront of educational best practices, she also serves as an adjunct professor in Northeastern University's doctoral program.
Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Viveiros has been married to her husband, Michael, since 2001. She is a devoted mother to her son, Joseph, and daughter, Julia.
As Superintendent, Dr. Viveiros is committed to inspiring academic excellence, fostering a supportive and inclusive school community, and leading innovative initiatives that ensure Portsmouth’s students are prepared to thrive in the years ahead