Dean Crea is "Student Of The Week" for #MiddletownRI. The Aquidneck School third grader is one of those people who helps make everyone feel special and important, no matter what. Thanks to Dean and all our students like him who bring joy to our schools.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
AQUIDNECK SCHOOL THIRD GRADER DEAN CREA
MIDDLETOWN, RI (OCTOBER 31, 2025) – In each of the schools across Middletown, there are students doing excellent, noteworthy things. As part of a feature from the town, a different student will be spotlighted for their efforts to make Middletown a special place to live, work and play.
Name: Dean Crea
School: Aquidneck School
Grade: Third
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Brian & Rhea Crea
Accomplishment(s): “Dean is a fantastic student who comes to school each day with a smile,” Third Grade Teacher Jamie Comeau said. “He is a hard worker who is always willing to help a friend, participate and reach out to others. Dean is inclusive and always makes sure all his classmates feel welcomed. He consistently puts forth his best effort in everything he does and shows great perseverance when faced with challenges. Dean demonstrates kindness, respect and responsibility both in and out of the classroom. His positive attitude and teamwork set a wonderful example for others. Dean truly embodies what it means to be an Aquidneck School Shark! I could not be prouder to call Dean one of my students.”
Quotable: “Give a man a fish, he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he’ll eat forever.”
Dream Job: “A baseball player for the New York Mets.”
Favorite Meal: Peanut butter and Nutella sandwich
Free Time: Dean likes to spend his free time fishing but when he is not doing that you can catch him playing with his stuffies, his puppets, riding his bike and hoverboard around his neighborhood.
Who I Look Up To: “I look up to his Yiayia and Papou because they make food for him and they love him.”
Best Part Of Middletown: “My Yiayia and Papou’s restaurant, Aquidneck Pizza.”
Inspirations: “Dean is inspired to be his best self because of his amazing mom and dad, Rhea and Brian, because he wants to make them proud and work hard for them.”
Top Hangout: “The trail that connects my best friend Cam’s house to my house. We can hang out whenever we would like.”
Recommended Reading: Dean has finished all the Dog Man books (by Dav Pilkey) and he recommends them because they are funny.
Best Subject In School: “PE because I’m athletic! Shout out to Mr. (Mark) Sullivan.”
Teacher/Staff Member I’d Like To Thank: “I would like to thank Miss Comeau because she makes learning fun and gives me Comeau Cash to spend in her shop.”
Document Link: https://mdl.town/SOW-Dean-Crea
About Middletown
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