-       Current member of the Woodbridge Board of Education since 2018, serves as Chair of the Curriculum Committee

-       As Curriculum Chair works to ensure educational programs are grounded in evidence-based practices while meeting the diverse needs of students and families

-       Is employed as an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, with a research emphasis on schooling and psychological wellbeing, early childhood education, and the sociopolitics of health and education; this background ensures a data-driven approach to policy decisions that impact schools

-       Seeking re-election to continue advocating for educational excellence in Woodbridge and to apply his experience in both research and governance to strengthen our school system for all students

-       Holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from University of California at Berkeley, an M.A. from Stony Brook University, and a B.A. from Morehouse College

-       7 year resident of Woodbridge, where he resides with his wife and son who attended Beecher

-       Current member of the Recreation Commission

-       Active involvement with the Beecher Road School PTO, and served as Chair of Fundraising and Treasurer

-       16 years with Precision Combustion, Inc., a clean energy technology corporation, currently a Senior Manager and Principal Scientist focusing on next- generation energy solutions for space and terrestrial applications

-       Dedicated to ensuring our schools remain safe, dedicated teachers are exceptionally well-supported, and all students receive the enrichment and resources they need to thrive

-       Background in innovation and problem solving, coupled with his deep passion for science and discovery equips him with a forward-thinking perspective crucial for educational leadership

-       Earned a Ph.D and M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai

-       Recognized for his exemplary work with a Teaching Assistant of the Year award from WPI, Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award from Sigma Xi, and the American Institute of Chemists Foundation Graduate Student Award

-       8 year resident of Woodbridge, where he resides with his wife and their rising 8th grader, who graduated from Beecher Road School and attends Amity Middle School Bethany.

-       20 years as a dedicated public educator, serving 9 years as a classroom teacher, 9 years as an instructional leader, and over 10 years as an assistant principal

-       Employed as the Assistant Principal at ACES Wintergreen Inter-district Magnet School, where she leads curriculum development, student behavior systems, and school wide instructional practices

-       Served on several school building and renovation committees, and brought a practical and future-focused lens to planning and facilities decisions while Assistant Principal of ACES Thomas Edison Middle School

-       Excellence in Elementary Education Award recipient

-       A champion for inclusive education, equity in literacy and social-emotional learning, and is a mentor for both new teachers and aspiring leaders

-       Believes all students deserve access to vibrant, well-rounded, and academically rigorous programming and her collaborative spirit, professional expertise, and unwavering belief in public education will be an asset to the WBOE

-       Holds Connecticut Certifications in elementary education, reading and writing , and educational leadership, Sixth Year Professional Diploma in Educational Leadership and a M.S. in Reading from Southern Connecticut State University, and a B.S. in Elementary Education from University of Scranton.

-     7 year resident of Woodbridge where she resides with her husband and 3 children who attend Beecher Road School