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Written by: Laura Halligan

Published: 25 January 2018

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Soon after the ribbon cutting ceremony at the high school Learning Commons, Scarsdale School District officials and Scarsdale Board of Education members took part in a community meeting to discuss the 2018 school bond proposal. In his opening remarks, Scarsdale Schools Superintendent Thomas Hagerman mentioned the new high school space and said, "(It) was a great example of the process we are engaged in right now. "

While school officials were there to provide a basic overview of the proposed 2018 bond planning process and scope, the primary purpose of the meeting was to address residents' questions about the referendum, scheduled for February 8. Hagerman also urged the public to reference the district's website for more detailed information on the bond planning process, the bond's financial implications, and district-wide and Greenacres bond projects, as well as answers to frequently asked questions and voting requirements.

Assistant Superintendent for Business and Facilities Stuart Mattey presented a brief overview of the bond development process, which actually began during planning for the 2014 bond project, when major work at Greenacres Elementary was deferred. He reviewed a timeline that began with the establishment of the Greenacres Feasibility Committee, and the building condition surveys conducted at each of the district's seven school buildings, leading to involvement of BBS Architects to perform comprehensive building studies, to the development of bond scope considerations. Last fall, the Greenacres Building Committee and District-Wide Facilities Committee conducted numerous meetings to discuss and refine bond planning, and the Scarsdale Board of Education adopted the bond referendum in December.

As many residents know, this three-year process led to identification of a variety of high-priority facility issues that would be addressed by the proposed bond, including heating and ventilation, roofs, boilers and burners, field and site improvements, electrical upgrades, building and structural repairs, ADA/door and handrail compliance, flooring improvements, base security camera installations and security vestibule improvements.

Mattey also reviewed the bond scope with regard to Greenacres Elementary specifically, including new construction, engineering and site work and interior reconstruction, along with improvements related to building systems, air quality and health, security and safety. In addressing the district's decision to renovate the existing building, he said, "In studying that building, we've come to the conclusion that (it) is very sound and can have a long life ahead of it. (We've) recommended renovation of the building for interior spaces, bringing it up to today's standards and looking ahead, and an expansion to address spaces that are undersized and provide spaces that the building doesn't have."

Mattey then discussed the financial implications of the 2018 bond, which is expected to be tax neutral. "Based on conservative estimates, we are projecting that the debt service to be taken on with this bond would be at or, perhaps even less than, where our current service is," he said.

Attendees were then invited to comment and/or ask questions. Marion Green, chair of the Council of People With Disabilities and past chair of CHILD, began the session by asking about ADA compliance at Greenacres, specifically in bathrooms. A representative from BBS Architects explained that all ADA requirements will be met at Greenacres. New ADA compliant toilet rooms for students and faculty members will be installed throughout new spaces, as well as various areas within the existing building. In other locations, existing toilet rooms will be renovated to be ADA accessible. Compliance also will cover water fountains, faucets, signage, ramps and other building features.

Green then asked about accessibility for people with disabilities at drop off and pick up during construction, and mentioned concerns about parking. She was assured that construction will be contained and that the main entrance will be relatively unobstructed during renovations. Green concluded by offering her assistance in helping the district meet ADA compliance standards. Hagerman also assured her that "We have no intention of taking shortcuts or doing waivers on things that are both required and that we know support the lives of all of our students." She responded, "I think, here in Scarsdale, what we do want to do is accomplish the best for... our community."

Bob Berg expressed his support for the bond, stating, "We have an opportunity... we have low interest rates, we have tremendous needs for infrastructure repair in the schools, to give Greenacres what's really due... We all should be supporting this bond. (It) is not perfect... it's a good compromise. Support our schools."

A Greenacres resident then asked the school officials to reiterate what would happen should the bond referendum be defeated. Board of Education President Bill Natbony responded, "If the bond does not pass, then you're not able to immediately take advantage of going forward with financing for the projects that are in the bond." He continued, "The board will have to go back to work, figure out what the priorities are and how to proceed from there... we have to figure out... where are we going to get the funds to do that necessary security, safety and infrastructure work. There's no question that it will delay things."

Hagerman followed up on Natbony's comments and said, "The needs have been clearly identified... The community needs to understand that bonding (provides) a mechanism to allow us to do a comprehensive amount of work and pay for it over a period of time."

Mona Longman asked about the district's estimated $60 million cost for a new building for Greenacres. "In other districts, buildings are being built for under $40 million; why is it costing us more than other suburban, high-performing districts?" Representatives of BBS Architects explained that the $60 million was based on cost per square foot, plus the cost of development of a new building, removal of the older building and related fieldwork. He and school officials then cited regional differences in costs, and requirements that drive expenses in New York, and not necessarily in other municipalities. Board Member Pam Fuhrer added that, "Related to these buildings built in similar areas, we're talking about 2019-20 dollars, which are very different from 2014, 2015 and 2016 dollars... We want to make sure we're looking at what it's going to cost us in three years, not what it cost them to build three years ago."

Longman also questioned why the proposal for additional parking on Montrose Road has not been included in the bond proposal. Hagerman explained, "We have parking issues at each and every one of our schools. These are small neighborhoods that... are not equipped for the kind of traffic that has developed. In terms of Greenacres... there was not a comfort level... for moving that forward without spending more time on the issue." He continued, "We know this is an issue; it doesn't have to be tied to the bond in order for us to continue working on it. The bond isn't inclusive of everything. "

Longman then asked about differing state aid amounts for renovations and new construction. Mattey responded, "There's more aid associated with renovations than new buildings because the state encourages you to fix your older buildings." She then questioned availability of additional aid that could be tied to sustainability provided in new construction. Mattey stated that the state provides a variety of grants for different efficiency features in both old and new buildings. Hagerman added that sustainability and related savings could be examined via the district's energy performance contract and sustainability committee.

Mayra Kirkendall-Rodriguez ended the public comment session by inviting the public to attend the Scarsdale Forum's event, "What is the School Bond and Should You Vote for It?" on February 1, at 7:30 pm, and encouraged voters to educate themselves about the bond proposal by reviewing the district's website.

Laura Halligan, a new contributor to scarsdale10583.com, is a local writer, editor and marketing consultant. She is principal of Pinch Hit Prose and provides communications services to entrepreneurs, small businesses and nonprofits.

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Written by: Sydney Goldman

Published: 16 January 2018

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Curious where your high school student is spending all their time? The answer is in Scarsdale High School's new Learning Commons, which opened on Wednesday January 10, 2018 at Scarsdale High School.

The construction of the learning commons was funded by the 2014 school bond referendum and is one of the first of many new spaces that will open across the school district. In order to provide more collaborative learning space and additional food service, Scarsdale High School's old gymnasium has been revamped into every student's dream work and leisure space. 

When the multi-level space opened on Wednesday, students' and teachers' mouth dropped as they entered the doors. They stepped inside to find booths and high tables, providing a cozy, restaurant-type atmosphere where students can eat, work, or simply relax. The facility includes a brand new kitchen that offers fruit, vegetables, drinks, and snacks along with even tastier options such as muffins, customized omelets, sandwiches, chopped salads, pizzas made to order, a pasta bar and themed specialties. An omelet station gives students the chance to order eggs with custom fillings including cheese, potatoes and bacon. The salad bar provides a choice of greens such as romaine, spring mix, kale or spinach which can be mixed in with chicken, cheddar, feta or goat cheese as well as celery, edamame, cucumbers, carrots, peppers and sprouts.

And if that was not enough, students were awed to encounter a frozen yogurt machine and a full array of toppings such as oreos, sprinkles, heath bars, strawberries, raspberries, pineapple and graham crackers to name a few.

Watch out Starbucks: The coffee machine turns out flavored coffees that can be mixed with a variety milk and milk substitutes.

To create a more sustainable environment, the cafeteria is using real utensils, bowls and plates that will be washed and reused to cut down on waste. 

Graduated stadium seating and a staircase lead up to the mezzanine level, where more couches, tables, and individual Chromebooks are provided. Both the first and second floor provide students with the opportunity to work in smaller rooms where they can engage in collaborative academic work more quietly, with bean bag chairs, smart boards, and tables. Teachers are also able to reserve the private rooms for specific classroom use. Brand new bathrooms are located in the back of the first floor. Many students said the staircase set up reminded them of sets for the scenes of movies, High School Musical and The Internship.

Discussing the new facility, SHS Principal Ken Bonamo said, "We are excited about the new Learning Commons and delighted by the positive reception it has received so far. The kitchen hours are currently scheduled from 9 a.m. until 3:30 Mondays through Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 2:30 on Fridays, with a break during 4th period so the kitchen can switch from breakfast to lunch service. We are adjusting those hours based on staff availability and student demand, so they may change as we move forward. The goal is to have continuous food service during and just after the school day, with the kitchen in the cafeteria open before school through the end of lunch, and both spaces open during the lunch periods (peak service time)."

Bonamo continued, "The "learning stair" is intended to be used just as we are seeing students use it--to congregate, eat, converse, and work together. There will also be a mechanized screen installed so that presentations can be projected for viewing from the learning stair; this should be in place in the near future."

This state of the art facility is already encouraging students to stay at school for free periods rather than get in their cars and go to the Village. The casual work spaces feel more like college than like high school and it will quickly become many students favorite place to hang out. 

Pam Rubin is the Secretary of the Scarsdale Schools Education Foundation, which raises funds for projects and initiatives not covered by the school district’s budget. $2.25 million has been raised over the last three years to fund the cost of the Fitness Center and Design Lab. She said, “The SSEF is thrilled with the new spaces. The Learning Commons including the new Design Lab, Paver Garden and the Fitness Center will be transformative in terms of the student experience at SHS. We are very proud to be part of the continued innovation in the Scarsdale schools.”

Sarah Kazan '18 noted, "It's a refreshing environment that is sort of like a mix of the library and cafeteria. It's a great place where kids can hang out, eat and do homework. I love to have a change of scenary and will definitely spend my free periods here."

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Written by: Joanne Wallenstein

Published: 10 January 2018

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The School Board Nominating Administrative Committee announced that twelve candidates were elected to join the School Board Nominating Committee on January 9, 2018.

A total of 460 votes were cast in the election, of which 122 were absentee ballots.

Here is the breakdown of votes cast by neighborhood:

Edgewood: 96
Fox Meadow: 161
Greenacres: 46
Heathcote: 101
Quaker Ridge: 56

The following candidates were elected:

Edgewood: Ruth Berkowitz and Timothy Dunne
Fox Meadow: Diane Greenwald and Tao (Jennifer) Hong
Greenacres: Kathleen Gray and Marylou Cooper Green
Heathcote: Kerry Hayes and Jing Li
Quaker Ridge: Nikki Hahn, Marissa Jackson, Stacey Kaufman and Robert Tepper

This year's new members will join the existing 18 members of the committee, serving staggered three-year terms. Stacey Kaufman and Robert Tepper will both serve a one-year term to fill two open seats in Quaker Ridge due to resignations. The committee will have its first meeting on January 21 and by the end of March it will nominate two candidates for the Scarsdale Board of Education to fill the seats currently held by Pamela Fuehrer and Arthur S. Rublin. Both Fuehrer and Rublin are completing their first three-year terms and are eligible for re-nomination. All Scarsdale residents are welcome to propose Board of Education candidates to the SBNC. The SBNC Board of Education candidates, along with any other candidates who may choose to run, will stand for public election in May at the same time as the school budget vote.

Contact: Jeannine Palermo
SBNC Administrative Committee Chair
914-874-3427

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Written by: Joanne Wallenstein

Published: 02 January 2018

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Sixteen residents have volunteered to run in the School Board Nominating Committee election to be held Tuesday, January 9, 2018. The SBNC, consisting of elected representatives from each elementary school area, meets in private sessions to choose nonpartisan candidates for the Scarsdale Board of Education. While all Scarsdale school district residents are welcome to propose Board of Education candidates to the SBNC, and any qualified candidates can choose to run from outside the nonpartisan system, the thirty elected members of the SBNC select the candidates to represent the nonpartisan slate in the school board election, which takes place at the same time as the school budget vote in May.

The twelve new committee members elected in January will join the eighteen others serving staggered three-year terms on the SBNC. The SBNC Administrative Committee is seeking the election of two candidates in each district, with the exception of Quaker Ridge, where it is seeking the election of four candidates to include the replacement of two SBNC members who have recently resigned. (The third and fourth highest vote getters from Quaker Ridge in this election will both fill a one-year term ending in 2019.)

The SBNC election will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Residents may vote in person in the Auditorium Lobby at the Scarsdale Middle School on that date from 7:00 to 10:00 AM and from 2:00 to 9:00 PM, or by mail-in ballot received by 4:00 PM on Election Day. In the event of a snow day, the election will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2018.

Following are the list of those running from each neighborhood along with biographies of each candidate:

EDGEWOOD

David Benderson: 14 Hamilton Road Length of Residence: 3 Years
Occupation: Physician and Director, Valley Medical Group Ophthalmology
Education: BA - Penn State, MD - Penn State, Internship in Internal Medicine - Abington Memorial Hospital, Residency in Ophthalmology - University of Maryland Medical System
Child's/Children's age(s): 10 and 6
Civic Activities: Scarsdale Synagogue Temples Tremont and Emmanuel - Membership, Social Action/Refugee Resettlement Committees (2016-2017); Organizer/Advocate - Edgewood Parents of off-site Inclusion Classroom Children (2017), Volunteer/Guest Lecturer - Valley Hospital Department of Community Health and Community Benefit (2015-2017); Volunteer/Guest Lecturer - Thrive! for Women (Health education program in Bergen County, 2017); Organizer/Fundraiser - Colleen Conway Grace, MD Lectureship in Ophthalmology; University of Maryland Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (2015-2016)

Ruth Berkowitz: 181 Clarence Road Length of Residence: 7 Years
Occupation: VP, Product and Marketing
Education: BA from Washington University in St. Louis & MBA from Kellogg School of Management
Child's/Children's age(s): 12 and 8
Civic Activities: Board member for Team Image Synchronized Skating Team, active member of the Junior League of Central Westchester, alumni interviewer for Washington University in St. Louis, pizza lunch volunteer, cooking for the homeless at Kol Ami

Laura L. Cromwell: 269 Nelson Road Length of Residence: 23 Years
Occupation: Attorney
Education: BA SUNY Stony Brook, JD New York Law School
Child's/Children's age(s): 23 and 21
Civic Activities (list most current first): Women's Committee, Law Department City of New York; New York Family Court Paternity and Support Advisory Committee; City of New York, Small Claims Arbitrator; member, Fund Raising and Planning Committee, Bet Am Shalom Synagogue; and past Scarsdale School PTA member.

Timothy C. Dunne: 14 Edgewood Road Length of Residence: 1963 to 1985 (with parents) 1999 to present
Occupation: Finance, President & CEO Private Export Funding Corporation
Education: MBA, New York University 1992 BA, Boston University 1982; Edgewood School/Scarsdale Jr. High/Scarsdale High School, Class of 1977
Child's/Children's age(s): Sean (28), Maggie (27), Deirdre (20)
Civic Activities: Finance Trustee, Scarsdale Congregational Church (2016 to present) Trustee, Lakota Children's Enrichment, Inc. (2008 to present) Edgewood Representative, Scarsdale Citizens Nominating Committee (2010 – 2012) Scarsdale Procedure Committee (2013-2014)

FOX MEADOW

Diane Greenwald: 2 Oak Lane Length of Residence: 12 Years
Occupation: Designer/Arts Educator/Volunteer/Mom
Education: Wesleyan University, BA Art History; UC Berkeley, Coursework in Graphic Design; Bank Street College of Education, Coursework in Museum Education
Child's/Children's age(s): Jay (16); Eli (14); and Zaria Cash, STEP student (17)
Civic Activities: Scarsdale Public Library Board of Trustees (2015 – Present) President, Member of Building Committee, Liaison to FOSL, ex officio to Campaign Committee and past Vice President, Trustee, Communications Chair and School Outreach Committee Chair; Scarsdale Transfer Education Program (2016-present) Host Family of 2-year scholarship student; League of Women Voters Scarsdale Bond Study Committee (June 2017- present), Board of Directors and School Budget Study Chair (2015-17); Young Writers' Workshop Instructor (2012- present); Michael V. McGill Book Award (2014 –present) Administrator; Scarsdale Forum (2013 – present) Education Committee Member; PT Council Legislation Committee Co-chair (2014-2016); PT Council Programming Chair (2013-14); District Facilities Steering Committee for 2014 Bond (2013-14) Member & Communications Sub-committee Chair; District Committee for Strategic Plan Member (2014); Coalition for Scarsdale Schools Exec Committee Member (2013-2014); Quaker Ridge PTA Colonial Day Co-Chair (2013-14; QRS PTA Legislative Advocacy Committee Chair (2014); QRS Learning to Look (2009-2014) Trainer, Advisor, Co-chair, Curriculum Developer, Coordinator, Teacher, Docent; 5th Grade Photo Committee Co-Chair (2012-2013); Executive Board, Vice President of Programs (2011 – 2013); Friends of Music and Arts Liaison (2010); Class Parent, 2008-2013; Greyston Foundation, Board of Directors, Chair of Development (2008-2015); AJWS, Westchester Liaison and Development Committee (2011-2014)

Tao (Jennifer) Hong: 73 Hampton Road Length of Residence: 18 Years
Occupation: Stay-home mom, formerly VP at Lehman Brothers Fixed Income Analytics
Education: MS Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; BS Computer Science, Beijing University, Beijing China
Child's/Children's age(s): 16 and 10
Civic Activities: 2016 - Present, Head of Class Parents, Huaxia Chinese School Greater New York (HXGNY); 2015 - 2016, office volunteer, Scarsdale High School YES Office; 2006 - Present, Board Member, Scarsdale Chinese Association (SCA); 2015 - 2016, Chair of Event & Activity Committee, HXGNY; 2013 - 2015, Member of Activity & Event Committee, HXGNY; 2005 - 2015, Secretary & Treasurer, SCA; 2013 - 2014, Co-chair Multi-Cultural Committee, Fox Meadow PTA; 2013 - 2014, speech contest judge, Scarsdale Middle School; 2006 - 2007, Chair, SCA; 2005, Co-founder, SCA

Dina Rabin: 7 Ogden Road Length of Residence: 4.5 Years
Occupation: Psychologist in private practice serving adolescents and adults.
Education: PhD, The University of Texas at Austin; BA, Tulane University
Child's/Children's age(s): 6, 4, and 17 months
Civic Activities: Fox Meadow PTA Nominating Committee, 2018; Board Member, Scarsdale Task Force on Drugs and Alcohol, 2016-Present; Co-Chair of Library Services, Fox Meadow Elementary, 2017-2018; Volunteer for Learning to Look Program, Fox Meadow Elementary, 2017-2018; Committee Member, Scarsdale Task Force on Drugs and Alcohol, 2015-2016; Taught a class on the Transition to College at Scarsdale Adult School, 2015.

GREENACRES

Kathleen Gray: 6 Sage Terrace Length of Residence: 18 Years
Occupation: ESL Instructor
Education: BA, Mount Holyoke College
Child's/Children's age(s): 21 and 18
Civic Activities: Friends of the Scarsdale Library 2007-Present (President 2011-2017; Secretary 2009-2011); Friends of Music & the Arts in the Scarsdale Schools; 2011-2017 (President 2014-17; Secretary 2011-14); Volunteer teacher at Hitchcock Church "Living in America" program 2008-present; Hitchcock Church: Stewardship Co-Chair 2011-13; Deacon 2008-11; Numerous GA and SHS PTA committees throughout the years 2001-2017.

Marylou Cooper Green: 8 Farley Road Length of Residence: 20 Years
Education: MBA, Columbia School of Business; MA, Columbia University Teachers College; BA, Wake Forest University
Child's/Children's age(s): 22
Civic Activities: President, League of Women Voters of Westchester; Member, Zoning Board of Appeals; Past-President, League of Women Voters of Scarsdale; Citizens Nominating Committee; Treasurer, Greenacres PTA; Community Director, Girl Scouts of Scarsdale and Edgemont; and Vice President, Families with Children from China of TriState area.

HEATHCOTE

Kerry Hayes: 3 Lenox Place Length of Residence: 9 Years
Occupation: Graphic Designer, Zwilling J.A. Henckels
Education: BFA, Syracuse University
Child's/Children's age(s): 11 and 7
Civic Activities: Girl Scout Troop Leader, 2014-present; PT Council Health & Wellness Committee Co-Chair, Fall 2017-present; SMS PTA Nominating Committee member, Fall 2017-present; PT Council Nominating Committee member, 2016-17; Heathcote PTA Nominating Committee Chair, 2016-17; PT Council Steam Day Event, Co-Chair of Makerspace, 2016; Heathcote COMPACT Committee member, 2014-2017 (3 terms); Heathcote School Newcomers' Committee Chair, 2014-2017; Heathcote Safety Team member. 2015-2017 (2 terms); PTA President, Heathcote PTA 2015-2016 and PTA President-Elect, 2014-2015; Heavily active in various PTA committees from 2011-present

Jing Li: 69 Brookby Road Length of Residence: 2 Years and 4 Months
Occupation: Home Maker/Avid Pianist, Painter/Credit Suisse Hong Kong/Fidelity Investments (Boston, MA)
Education: Wellesley College BA (Computer Science major, Math minor)
Child's/Children's age(s): 13, 10 two boys
Civic Activities: Heathcote PTA (2015-current): Heathcote Multicultural Co-chair (responsible for organizing Lunar New Year celebrations and Thank-You- Teachers' luncheon) (2016-current); Learning to Look (2015-2016); Chinese Community volunteer (2015-current): help out with various community events during the Chinese New Year Celebration, the annual Scarsdale Chinese Assoc. gatherings; Teach English to under-privileged elementary children in Chai Wan, Hong Kong (2003-2004); Media Panel Leader and member of Harvard China Review Conference (1998-2000); Copy Editor of Overseas Young Chinese Forum (1998-2000); Captain of Wellesley College Table Tennis Club (1994-1998)

Curtis Parker: 23 Cushman Road Length of Residence: 2 Years
Occupation: Senior Vice President, AR Global Investments, LLC
Education: BS, Finance University of Tulsa (2006)
Child's/Children's age(s): 7 and 5
Civic Activities: Scarsdale District-Wide Facilities Committee (2017); Heathcote PTA (2015-2017); Woodlawn Heights Taxpayers (Treasurer, 2012-2015)

QUAKER RIDGE (Vote for up to 4 Candidates)

Nikki Hahn: 29 Cornell Street Length of Residence: 10 Years
Occupation: Part-time Corporate Relations and Service Events Manager for Volunteer New York!
Education: BS, New York University, School of Education
Child's/Children's age(s): Ages 15, 13, 7, 5
Civic Activities: Cure JM Foundation: Board of Directors Member (2017-present), National Leadership Council President (present), Development
Committee Chair (2016-present); Quaker Ridge School: PTA President (2016-2017); Scarsdale UFSD: PT Council Member (2016-2017); The Acceleration Project: Client Partner and Development Director (2015-2016); Junior League of Central Westchester: President (2014-2015, Vice President of Membership (2013-2014), Committee Chair (2004-2006); Girl Scout Troop Leader (2007)

Marisa Jackson:  Length of Residence: 20 Years
Occupation: Teacher (currently Hebrew school grades 1 and 7) Former K and 1 teacher tenured at both Croton Harmon and NYC.
Education: BA, Tufts University MA, Bank Street College of Education
Child's/Children's age(s): Gabriel (19) Fletcher (16) and Amira (13)
Civic Activities: Supervisor for Rabbinic Intern at Bet Am Shalom Synagogue (BAS); Co-Chair of Tikkun Olam (Social Action) committee for BAS;
Co-Chair of Martin Luther King program at BAS to create meals for the hungry. Former chair of the School Board at BAS; and Executive Board Member BAS.

Stacey Kaufman: 6 Stonewall Lane Length of Residence: 4.5 Years
Occupation: Stay at home mom, former Vice President of Digital Marketing at Nickelodeon
Education: University of Pennsylvania, BA in Psychology
Child's/Children's age(s): 10 and 8
Civic Activities: Quaker Ridge Elementary PTA VP Programming (2017-2019); QRS PTA VP of Development (2016-2017); QRS PTA Co-Chair Multi-cultural Luncheon (2015-Present); QRS PTA Co-Chair School Play (2015-2017); QRS PTA Co-Chair Evening Event (2014-2015); Girl Scout Troop Cookie Chair (2015-Present); Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Board of Trustees (2012-2013); SWFS ECC Evening Event Co-Chair (2010-2012)

Robert Tepper: 3 Continental Road Length of Residence: 5 Months
Occupation: Venture Capital Partner/Investor
Education: BA University of Hartford
Child's/Children's age(s): 12, 10 and 7
Civic Activities: Special Needs Liaison for the Lake Washington School District; Head Coach for Kirkland Washington Little League Team; Search Committee member for new Principal for Lakeview Elementary (Kirkland, Wa.); Board of Directors of Temple De Hirsch Sinai (Seattle and Bellevue, Wa, 2017) and Board of Directors of Kirkland Little League (Kirkland, Wa, 2016-2017)