Mr. Richard Pearson, Chair
Committee Member Since: 2018
Present Term: 2021-2024
Occupation: Associate Executive Director MIAA/MSAA
Committee Strengths: Former teacher and principal, 23 years; 6 years working with state associations for all principals PreK-12 (MSAA) and high school interscholastic athletics (MIAA); Chairperson of DESE Educational Personnel Advisory Council; experience working with DESE and State Legislators on various educational initiatives and issues.
Home Address: 16 Merigan Way
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 508-543-5618 (home)
Best time to contact: Anytime. Leave a message and your call will be returned.
Ms. Sarah LiDonni, Vice Chair
Committee Member Since: 2021
Present Term: 2021-2024
Occupation: Homemaker
Committee Strengths: Fiscally conservative, focused on students and families, strong delegating and collaborating skills.
Home Address: 149 Chestnut Street
Email: [email protected]; sarahlidonni.com
Phone: 508-530-1936
Best time to contact: Anytime
Mr. Brent Ruter, Chair
Committee Member Since: 2019
Present Term: 2019-2022
Occupation: Educator -- Teacher and Department Chair
Committee Strengths: Policy analysis, strategic planning, program evaluation, faculty development.
Home Address: 46 Spring Street
Phone: 774-469-0660
Email: [email protected]
Best time to contact: Evenings and weekend mornings
Mr. Rob Canfield
Committee Member Since: 2019
Present Term: 2019-2022
Occupation: Management Consultant focusing on marketing and organizational improvement.
Committee Strengths: Change management, quality improvement, process development and system design.
Home Address: 15 Ouimet Lane
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 508-878-9481
Best time to contact after 4 p.m.
Ms. Michelle Thackston
Committee Member Since: 2023
Present Term: 2023-2026
Occupation: Biologist turned volunteer
Committee Strengths: Skilled project manager, data savvy, extensive experience with organizational budgets
Home Address: 16 Grover Lane
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 508-816-4372
Best time to contact: Anytime