2021-2022 Strategic Planning Core Team

The Strategic Planning Core Team consists of representatives from all district stakeholder groups, including students, teachers, staff and administration, as well as community members such as parents, business owners and local leaders. The Core Team is charged with detailing the strategic intents, or specific, measurable 5+ year organizational results related to student achievement/organizational productivity; vision; mission; beliefs; and parameters.

Core Team Members

  • Susan Alicea, Guidance Chairperson

  • Tina Anastos, Business Office, MWCSD

  • Lauren Barry, Teacher, Central Valley Elementary School

  • Patrick Cahill, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Management Services

  • Caitlin Caldwell, Principal, Sapphire Elementary School

  • Kacey Capen, Teacher, Pine Tree Elementary School

  • Joseph Coto, Principal, North Main Elementary School

  • William Earl, Physical Education Teacher, Central Valley Elementary

  • Denise Guerriero, Social Worker, Central Valley Elementary School

  • Eric Hassler, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction

  • Lori Hock, Interim Principal, Monroe-Woodbury High School/Athletics Director

  • Akemi Hunter, Secretary, Smith Clove Elementary School

  • Matthew Kravatz, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

  • Richard Lai, School Safety Officer

  • Michael Maesano, Principal, M-W Middle School

  • Darrell McElroy, Teacher, M-W High School

  • Omer Mosker, Student BOE Representative

  • Jaisa Napolitano, Parent

  • Alicia Pavignano, Parent & Teaching Assistant

  • Nancy Peifer, Teacher, Sapphire Elementary School

  • Kristin Randhare, Director of Education Support Services

  • Christine Ricker, Director of Pupil Personnel Services

  • Elsie Rodriguez, Superintendent of Schools

  • Andrzej Rudiak, Director of Buildings & Grounds

  • Tina Russo, Transportation Department, MWCSD

  • Carole Spendley, Community Relations Coordinator

  • Dawn Tauber, Parent; Board of Education Trustee; President, M-W High School PTA

  • Jennifer Thompson, Teacher, M-W Middle School

  • Prudence Thurston, Senior District Technology Specialist

  • Berny Vega, Parent, PTA Council President, SEPTA Co-President

  • Bhargav Vyas, Assistant Superintendent for Compliance & Information Services

  • Robert Young, Transportation Department