Members
Brynn Lipstreu, Chairman, Scott Sears, Vice Chairman Steven Kurcinik, Anne Stearns, Sherry Smardon, Rod Perry, and Cassidy MartinMeet the Board:
Steven Kurcinik
Email: skurcinik@scotlandes.org
Education: Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture and Horticulture from the University of CT
Resident of Scotland since 2007
Joined the Board in September of 2011
Brynn Lipstreu: Chairman:
Cassidy Martin:
Education: University of CT – Studied Political Science
Resided in Scotland since 2000
Joined the BOE in 2018
Rod Perry:
Email: rperry@scotlandes.org
Education: University of Texas–Nursing Degree
Have resided in Scotland for “many moons”. Raised in Scotland and returned in 1981 to raise my family.
Joined the BOE in the mid-80s and rejoined in 2011.
Joined the board because it is important to have concerned citizens serve and work to provide the best education possible for our children.
Scott Sears: Vice Chairman:
Email: ssears@scotlandes.org
Education:Graduate Degree–Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Have resided in Scotland since 2000.
Joined the Board in November 2011.
Joined the Board because my daughters were going to be attending school in Scotland and I wanted to be involved in their educational process.
Sherry Smardon
Email: ssmardon@scotlandes.org
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of New Hampshire
Have resided in Scotland since 2000.
Joined the BOE in February 2010.
Joined the Board to make a difference in the lives and futures of Scotland children.
Anne Stearns
Email: astearns@scotlandes.org
Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree from Western Connecticut
6th year (Educational Administration)—Southern Connecticut
Classes torwards PHD in Education—University of Connecticut
Have been a long time resident of Scotland
I joined the BOE in August 2013.
I Joined the Board to bring a unique perspective due to my background in public education. I’m a retired former teacher and school administrator. I currently serve as the educational surrogate for special education students involved with DCF.
