Board Members & Committees

January - December 2025


Michelle Buckley (President)
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Term Expires December 2027

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In 2007, my family and I made the decision to move from New York City to Fair Haven. We were drawn to the suburban lifestyle, seeking a community where our children could receive an exceptional education in a public school setting, while growing up in a small town that truly values connection and engagement. We are proud to have three children who all attended the Fair Haven Schools.
With a professional background as a Human Resources Generalist in Finance, I bring a unique set of skills in Employee Relations, Policy Development, and Retention strategies. I hope to continue to leverage these skills to promote a positive, sustainable learning environment where every child is both engaged and challenged to reach their full potential. Above all, my goal is to ensure academic success for all students, regardless of their level or needs.
It has been an honor and privilege to serve as a member of the Board of Education for the past nine years, and I remain deeply committed to supporting the continued growth and success of our schools and community.


Bobby Clark (Vice President)
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Term Expires December 2025

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Lindsay Bruno
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Term Expires December 2027

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I am honored to serve as a member of Fair Haven’s Board of Education.  I moved to Fair Haven in 2018 with my husband and children.  Our decision to move was driven primarily by the quality of Fair Haven’s schools and its strong sense of community. Prior to my current role as a stay-at-home mom, I spent 14 years working in financial services with client-facing responsibilities focused on strategic partnerships.  I very much look forward to working with fellow board members, school administration and the community to ensure all students in our wonderful town are afforded a strong academic foundation. 

    

Kristen Denahan
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Term Expires December 2026

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Victoria Forte
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Term Expires December 2027


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Born and raised in Monmouth County, my husband Frank and I always knew we'd return home to start our family. After spending several years working in investment banking recruiting in Manhattan and living in Brooklyn, we made the decision to move back to our roots with the goal of raising a family. Our daughter was born in January 2019, and in October 2020, we settled in Fair Haven, drawn specifically to the town’s renowned school district and its charming, small-town feel.
Since moving here, our love for Fair Haven has only deepened. Our daughter is now in Kindergarten at Sickles School, and we look forward to watching her grow and thrive as she progresses through the Fair Haven School District. I am both honored and excited to serve on the Fair Haven Board of Education. With my professional experience in recruiting and my commitment to our community, I am eager to provide the best support possible to our students and the district.




Emily Kuskin
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Term Expires December 2026

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I feel very honored and grateful to be serving as a member of the Fair Haven Board of Education.  My husband, Michael, and I moved to Fair Haven back in 2014 and have so loved becoming a part of this wonderful community.  When we moved back home to Monmouth County and were deciding where to send our children to school, there was only one best choice for us.  Fair Haven has given us the small, close knit feel we were looking for, along with the excellence in education for our boys that was our number one priority.  With one son in Knollwood, one in Sickles, and one soon to take advantage of the new full-day kindergarten, we’ve been so happy with our experiences here.  This is a very exciting time for our schools…With the referendum passed, a new cutting edge curriculum in place, and our administration and teachers setting the bar increasingly high, the Fair Haven schools are headed in an amazing direction.  I’m thrilled to be a part of the team and sincerely look forward to using my legal background, diverse educational experience, creativity, and dedication to help ensure only the best for our children as we move into the future.



Krystie Larsen
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Term Expires December 2025

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My husband Chris and I moved to Fair Haven in 2014 and have two boys, one at Knollwood School and one at RFH. Fair Haven is a very special community and I believe the philosophy of our schools should reflect that. I look forward to collaborating with fellow board members and community stakeholders to set the District’s priorities so our students can excel beyond Fair Haven years. We have an engaged parent population, administrators and teachers that care and sound resources and management. I’m excited to begin my third year on the Board of Education.

Kevin McCarthy
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Term Expires December 2025

 

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Stacey Rizzolo
rizzolos@fairhaven.edu

Term Expires December 2026

 

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2025 Board of Education Committees:

Education & Curriculum:
Lindsay Bruno- Chair
Kristen Denahan
Emily Kuskin

Finance & Operations:
Bobby Clark- Chair
Victoria Forte
Kevin McCarthy

Human Resources:
Krystie Larsen - Chair
Michelle Buckley
Stacey Rizzolo

Policy Committee
Stacey Rizzolo - Chair
Victoria Forte
Emily Kuskin
Krystie Larsen



2025 Board of Education Ad-Hoc Committees:

Tri- District Committee:
Goal: To facilitate communication among the Rumson, RFH, and Fair Haven School Districts

Michelle Buckley*
Lindsay Bruno
Bobby Clark


Strategic Planning Committee:
Emily Kuskin - Chair
Lindsay Bruno
Michelle Buckley
Kevin McCarthy

Negotiations Committee:
Michelle Buckley*
Bobby Clark
Kristen Denahan
Krystie Larsen


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