SCHALMONT - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Audit Committee
- Member of the Technology Committee
- President of the Board
Angelo D. Santabarbara is serving his second term on the Schalmont Board of Education. Mr. Santabarbara - not to be confused with the NYS Assemblyman - is a firm believer in enriching the Schalmont education to build better students within the constraints of budgets that our community can tolerate. Mr. Santabarbara and his wife, Melissa, are proud parents of four past and present Schalmont students (one currently in elementary school, another in high school, and two graduates). He has served as Board of Education Vice President and on multiple board committees since 2013 including the Policy Committee, Budget Advisory Committee, Technology Committee, Profile of a Graduate, and the Tech Cabinet. Mr. Santabarbara has been the Director of Networks and Systems at Siena College since 2012. He earned his MBA in Information Systems and Technology Management from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 1998 after receiving his bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from RIT in 1997.
David Lawrence is serving his first term on the Board of Education. He has a bachelor's degree in Secondary Social Studies Adolescent Education and History from SUNY Cortland and a master's degree in Curriculum Design and Instructional Technology from SUNY Albany. He has been teaching Global History and college level Economics for over 15 years. He and his wife, Melanie, have two boys at Jefferson Elementary. David is a Cub Scout Pack 54 Den Leader and also coaches Rotterdam Youth Soccer and RC Little League.
Job Titles:
- Chief Information Officer
Job Titles:
- Secretary to the Superintendent & Tax Collector
Job Titles:
- Superintendent
- CSD As Superintendent
- Interim Principal
Dr. Thomas Reardon joined Schalmont CSD as Superintendent in July 2020. He previously served as Superintendent for Wynantskill Union Free School District for five years. Prior to that, he served as Principal of Voorheesville Elementary School from 2009 to 2015.
Dr. Reardon began his career as a middle school English Language Arts Teacher in the Bethlehem Central School District, before moving into an administrative position as Assistant Principal at Slingerlands Elementary School. He also has spent years working as an adjunct professor in teacher education programs around the Capital District and has published articles pertaining to best teaching practices, collaborative practices, and moral, culture, and climate.
Job Titles:
- Director of Communications
Jean Hanson is serving her third term on the Schalmont Board of Education. She is the Director of the Bureau of Business Intelligence for the New York State Office of the Medical Inspector General. She is a member of the district's Policy Committee and has previously served on the Facilities, District Safety, and Audit Committees. Ms. Hanson graduated from Schalmont High School. She attended Schenectady County Community College, where she majored in Culinary Arts and, later, Accounting. She and her husband, Steven, have two children who are Schalmont High School alumni.
Job Titles:
- Director of PE, Health & Athletics
Kevin Thompson is serving his seventh term on the Schalmont Board of Education. He is the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of SRI Fire Sprinkler, LLC & Eckert Mechanical, LLC. He also is licensed in New York State as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He has previously served as both Vice President and President of the Board. Since his first term he has served as a member of the Audit Committee. Prior to serving on the school board, he served on the Schalmont Budget Advisory Committee for more than seven years. His active professional memberships include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the NYS Society of CPAs. Mr. Thompson received his bachelor's degree from the University at Albany. He and his wife Carol live in Rotterdam and have two children who are Schalmont school alumni.
Job Titles:
- Director of Technology Services
Miranda Eldridge is serving her first term on the Board of Education. Miranda resides in Rotterdam with her fiancé and their son, a student at Jefferson Elementary. Miranda and her family have also had the enriching experience of hosting an exchange student from Germany who has been attending Schalmont High School this year. Miranda is an active member of the Jefferson Elementary PTO and attends Schalmont School Board meetings regularly as a community member.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Audit Committee
- Member of the Policy Committee
Pat Dowse is serving her second term on the Schalmont Board of Education. She is the VP of Business Development at New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation. She has children in the Schalmont School District and resides in Rotterdam, NY.
Job Titles:
- Transportation Supervisor
William Mau is serving his first tem on the Schalmont Board of Education. He is the current Chief Operating Officer for a company in California, bringing a wealth of experience in leadership, strategic oversight, and operational management. William attended Schalmont schools and has two children who also attend Schalmont schools. His professional journey is underpinned by a solid foundation in education, having earned a teaching degree from The College of Saint Rose.