Meet Susan McKee, the new first lady of Rhode Island
A lifelong educator, sheâll continue to teach part time while working on initiatives for the state
By Brian Amaral Globe Staff,Updated March 11, 2021, 6:39 p.m.
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Susan McKee, center, is Rhode Islandâs new first lady. She is pictured from left to right with Laura Clifford, her future daughter in law; son Matthew; husband Gov. Dan McKee; and daughter Kara.Office of the Governor of Rhode Island/Handout
PROVIDENCE â Susan McKee has been a teacher her entire career. But the past year has been more challenging than ever: When the COVID-19 pandemic hit a year ago, Highlander Charter School in Providence, like schools around the state, went remote.