Glen Rock BOE: Four Seeking Three Seats

GLEN ROCK, NJ – In Glen Rock, four candidates are seeking three seats on the local board of education.

Incumbent Kevin Brennan, Sinead Rundell, Alisa Svider and Angela Pucci-Bender have filed to run on Nov. 5.

Each candidate was asked to fill out a profile in advance of Election Day for publication. See below for their answers.

Alisa Svider

• Age: 54
• Years in town: Over 15 years
• Occupation: Staff Director Media for a large international organization
• Public offices held: None
• Family: Married to Felix for over 23 years with one son, Martin, a student at Glen Rock High School
• Community activities: Arts Council of Glen Rock, Secretary on Board of Directors Indian Rock Condominium Association
• Why are you running: I am running for the Glen Rock Board of Education because I espouse the importance of quality public education. With a child in the 11th grade at Glen Rock High School, I know firsthand the district's commitments, challenges and goals. I hold a BFA in graphic design communications and an MBA in international marketing. For 36 years I’ve served as a senior manager responsible for establishing creative and efficient work environments; 27 years for a transnational organization based in New York City. Currently I serve as Secretary of the board to the Indian Rock Condominium Association, and as Trustee for the Arts Council of Glen Rock. The Glen Rock Board of Education would be best served by my business experience for the following reasons: First, I continuously anticipate future institutional needs and opportunities, developing solutions that work. Second, I regularly produce, review and revise complex budgets. Third, I invest time and effort in consensus building to focus priorities and ensure strong support for new initiatives. I have the qualifications I am enthusiastic to take upon challenges and I hold the tenacity it takes to succeed. It will be my honor to serve and represent the entire Glen Rock community as a member of the Board of Education.

Angela Pucci-Bender

• Age: 57
• Years in town: 40+ years.
• Occupation: Superintendent of Schools, Ridgefield Park
• Public offices held: None
• Family: Four children - Anthony, 32, Nicole, 29, Eddie, 27 and Angela, 24 - who graduated from Glen Rock High School.
• Community activities: Various activities and committees including HSA and athletic organizations.
• Why are you running: I am running for the Board of Education because I understand the role of being a trustee and believe in the importance of giving back to my community. I bring a unique background of K-12 experience, have recently earned my Doctorate, and serve as a Superintendent of Schools. As a proud graduate, mother and educator I promise to listen and act for what is in the best interest of all children while being fiscally responsible to the taxpayers.