Board of Education Members

My wife, Robin, and I moved to New Hartford with our family in 2007. We raised three children through the Torrington Public School system, and have a child at R7. I attended the US Military Academy at West Point and received a degree in Civil Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. I am the President of Ralph Camputaro & Son Excavating, Inc. in North Branford, CT. Regarding education,

I feel strongly that the strength of a community starts with its educational system. A great educational system builds a strong, sustainable, and safe community. A valuable, marketable education is the cornerstone of a functioning, prosperous society. I recognize the need to tax responsibly, and I will always advocate for our educational system and the wise use of those tax dollars to promote the future, safety of our students, and marketability of our town.

My wife, Marissa, and I have lived in New Hartford since 2008 and have three children who are either currently enrolled in, or have graduated from, New Hartford Public Schools. I was born and raised in Litchfield County and am a graduate of the University of Connecticut. Professionally, I serve as a Construction Executive with a North American-based, international construction services company where I am accountable for the operations and guidance of building projects ranging from a couple-million to $100+M.

I have chosen to be a Board of Education member to preserve the educational system that attracted my wife and I to New Hartford. I firmly believe that the BOE should manage a responsible budget that, at a minimum maintains, but, strives to improve our facilities, technology, safety and security, inclusiveness and, most importantly, the educational standard offered. I am honored to serve on the Board of Education and am motivated to provide each child with the best education possible to establish a solid foundation for their future success.

Randy and I moved from East Orleans, Mass. to New Hartford in 2006 to take care of our new grandson Dylan. In 2008 our granddaughter, Olivia, was born. I attended school in East Longmeadow, MA and graduated from Bay Path College in Longmeadow with a degree in Business Administration. I worked at Hamilton Sundstrand as a Financial Control Analyst in the Graphics Department. In addition to the New Hartford Board of Education, I currently serve on the board of Stanclift Cove Authority, the New Hartford Commission on Aging and am the Recording Secretary for the New Hartford Board of Finance. I started as a library volunteer in the New Hartford Public Schools when Dylan started Kindergarten at Bakerville School. Dylan is now at Region 7; Olivia is in 6th grade and I can be found volunteering at Antolini School.

In addition to being the lead moderator for the local Freecycle group (which I started), I am also the Group Outreach and Assistance Volunteer for Freecycle.org, monitoring all Freecycle groups in the Northeast, New York and Canada (except for Quebec). I am a Moderator at the polls and a Justice of the Peace. I believe strongly in a good school system that teaches our children to be self-sufficient and model citizens. With the great education our children receive in our schools, there is nothing out of reach for them. I will continue to work towards having a fiscally responsible budget while providing our children with the best teachers, schools, and education.

Originally from New York, I settled in Connecticut after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in accounting and taxation from the University of Hartford. My husband, Dan, and I moved to New Hartford in 2021 and have two wonderful daughters – one is currently enrolled in New Hartford Public Schools. I work for Optum Technology Controllership, part of UnitedHealth Group, managing internal revenue related to IT consumption. Prior to that, I worked for KPMG, auditing tax accounts for insurance companies. I am a volunteer firefighter with the South End Volunteer Fire Department and also serve as the secretary and treasurer.

I enjoy nothing more than spending time outdoors with my family, especially at Brodie Park – one of the many reasons we moved to this incredible town! I am passionate about exercise and wellness and make sure to prioritize that for myself and my family. As a member of the New Hartford Board of Education, I am committed to ensuring students have an exceptional education, in a safe learning environment, while emphasizing the importance of responsible spending of tax dollars.

I am a proud resident of New Hartford, living in historic Pine Meadow since 2009. I have two children—one currently in the New Hartford school system and the other an alumnus now attending Northwestern Regional. I grew up in Farmington, Connecticut, graduated from Farmington High School, and earned a B.A. in Education Studies from Stonehill College and an M.S. in Educational Technology from CCSU. I have been a classroom teacher in Canton since 2001.

In my free time, I enjoy skiing at Ski Sundown and watching my daughters’ soccer games. I am honored to serve on the NH Board of Education for such an exceptional school district.  

I serve on the New Hartford Board of Education with a focus on strong academics, responsible financial stewardship, and thoughtful long-term planning for the district. My wife and I are raising our daughter in New Hartford, and I am actively involved in the school community as a PTO volunteer and youth soccer coach.

Professionally, I bring more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare sector, where my work has included leadership responsibility for strategy, complex initiatives, budget management, and operational performance. I bring this experience to the Board with a practical, data-informed approach to decision-making.

As an unaffiliated Board member, I am committed to a collaborative, nonpartisan approach to governance. I believe that strong schools and responsible budgets go hand in hand, and that clear communication and the careful use of tax dollars are essential. I am dedicated to focusing on what is best for students, supporting educators, and ensuring that school resources are used thoughtfully and responsibly for the benefit of the entire community.

I have lived in New Hartford and taught social studies at Northwestern Regional 7 High School since 1994. After serving in the U.S.Air Force for 6 years out of high school, I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education at the University of Illinois and a Master’s Degree in History at Trinity College.

I am married to Debbie and our two children went to New Hartford elementary schools. As a parent and high school teacher, I know that elementary schools are the foundation of a child’s education and they also are cornerstones of towns. I want to support the New Hartford schools in their strong history of providing a high quality education and nurturing environment for children.

My wife Brittany and I have four young children; three of which are currently enrolled in the New Hartford school system. I grew up in Harwinton, CT and received a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Albertus Magnus College in New Haven. I currently serve as a police sergeant for the town of Simsbury.

I have chosen to serve on the Board of Education so I can be a better advocate for our community. I value a strong education for our children as well as having a strong commitment for school safety and ensuring parental rights for our children. I will always put our children first and I am honored to serve on the Board of Education.

My husband and I moved to New Hartford in 2020 to be closer to family and for the great school system. In my work in marketing for tech companies, I execute data-informed strategies on large-scale projects. I also completed a year of service with AmeriCorps as a fourth-grade teacher in a public school in Washington, DC.

I believe that smart investing in our public school system is one of the best investments our town can make. I want to serve on the New Hartford BOE to ensure that teachers are supported and to encourage parent engagement, all with the goal of creating a thriving academic environment for New Hartford students.