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2022 - 2023   

Susan Megroz Rosenzweig, President

Vincent Vizzo, Vice President

Irene Gische, Jeffrey Kerman, Shaorui Li, Deanna Bavlnka, Jennifer Solomon

Susan E. Megroz Rosenzweig, President   
Liaison Positions: Gelinas Junior High School
Committee Membership: Policy

Susan E. Megroz Rosenzweig holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Bates College. She and her husband Dean have been Three Village residents for 25 years. Sue paused her career as a Broadcast Journalist, anchoring at WALK-FM and News 12 Long Island, to be a stay-at-home mom to their four kids. That transition afforded her countless opportunities to work on behalf of the children of our community. Sue has invested herself in active leadership positions including Board President at Play Groups Preschool, Girl Scout Leader, Cub Scout Leader, and serving in many PTA positions including President of Setauket Elementary, Gelinas Junior High, Ward Melville High School and the Three Village Joint Council of PTAs.

Sue is a passionate believer in public education. She also prioritizes raising good citizens, critical thinkers and human beings who feel an obligation to serve the needs of others as they work to develop into the best version of themselves. Sue knows that the ideal environment for learning is created by having strong partnerships between home and school. She looks forward to helping the Three Village Central School District continue to grow, excel and deliver the best possible outcome for every student.

Vincent Vizzo, Vice President   
Liaison Position: Mount Elementary School
Committee Membership: Audit, Facilities

Vinny Vizzo, a Three Village resident since 1988, has been married to Elsa for 41 years.  They have two children who attended Mount elementary, Murphy JHS and Ward Melville.  Vincent is an Orthopedic Physician Assistant and Dereck is an Engineer.  Mr. Vizzo began his career as a Spanish teacher at Queen of the Rosary Academy.  He came to Gelinas JHS in 1985 where he began teaching Spanish and Theater Arts.  He was appointed Chairman of World Languages, Assistant Principal of Murphy JHS and Principal of Murphy for the past 13 years.  Mr. Vizzo retired in January after 34 years in Three Village. In addition to his work in the district, Mr. Vizzo  has also worked as an adjunct professor of Spanish at Suffolk County Community College.
 
Mr. Vizzo holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Saint Joseph’s College, a Master of Education in Spanish from Saint John’s University and a NYS School Administrator/Supervisor Certificate from New York University. Mr. Vizzo recently received the Outstanding Regional Administrator Award presented by the Empire State Supervisor and Administrators Association.
 
Mr. Vizzo previously served as the President of the Three Village Administrators Association and Vice President of the Council of Administrators and Supervisors. He is excited to be a member of the Board of Education because he believes that he represents all children in our community.

Deanna Bavlnka, Trustee   
Liaison Position:  Arrowhead Elementary School
Committee Membership: Policy

Deanna Bavlnka, a Three Village resident since 1973 and a proud graduate of Ward Melville High School, is married with two children who currently attend the Three Village Central School District. She presently serves as director of human resources in the financial industry with more than 20 years of human resources experience. Ms. Bavlnka holds a Professional in Human Resources (PHR), a SHRM-CP, a bachelor’s degree in HR Development and Management, and has been a member of the Society for Human Resource Management since 1989. Ms. Bavlnka is a firsthand witness to the value of a quality education, as she leads talent acquisition efforts to seek out the best and brightest. She is an advocate for public education, embraces growth and values a creative culture.

In addition, Ms. Bavlnka maintains Three Village Connection, a community Facebook group since 2013, that informs and recognizes Three Village's students, administrators, teachers and staff.  She is a strong believer in district/community communication. She also participates on local school districts’ career advisory boards, volunteers at the Stony Brook University Career Center and participates in community fundraising events for various charities.

Irene Gische, Trustee   
Liaison Positions: Murphy Junior High School
Committee Membership: Facilities

Irene Gische has been a resident of the Three Village Central School District since 1974. Mrs. Gische holds a degree in early childhood education from Brooklyn College and a master’s in liberal studies from Stony Brook. She served on the Board of Education for 12 years, from 1983-1995, two of which as board president. Mrs. Gische’s two children attended Three Village schools from kindergarten through high school.

Mrs. Gische has worked for SUNY Stony Brook for 25 years as the head teacher at the University Preschool.  She has an extensive record of volunteering in the school district, participating in various PTA, PTO, PTGT and Board-appointed committees. She has also served as the costumer for various theater productions in the schools.
 

Dr. Jeffrey Kerman, Trustee   
Liaison Position : Minnesauke Elementary School
Committee Membership: Audit, Facilities

Dr. Jeffrey L. Kerman and his wife Marilyn have been residents of Setauket for over 40 years. He has been practicing dentistry for close to 50 years and currently practices in Miller Place and New York City.  Dr. Kerman previously served on the Three Village Board of Education for six years and looks forward to serving the community once again. He was appointed to the district’s Citizen’s Budget Committee and has served as its chairperson.

Dr. Kerman has a Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University and a Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh. He served two years as a captain in the United States Army. Dr. Kerman currently serves as treasurer of the non-profit NYACAO Corporation, an organization which helps dental students while they are in school. He has held this office for 20 years.  

Dr. Kerman is a member of the American Dental Association and is a founding member of the Suffolk County Dental Society and the Bronx County Dental Society. His older son Alex graduated from Ward Melville High School in 2009 and his younger son Matthew graduated from Ward Melville in 2011.

Shaorui Li, Trustee   
Liaison Positions: Setauket Elementary School
Committee Membership: Audit

Shaorui Li has a doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University, has worked as an engineer, a scientist, and a research group manager in the consumer electronics industry and two national laboratories for more than 15 years, and is an adjunct faculty member of Stony Brook University. She has founded a startup company and a not-for-profit organization, and has been serving on the boards of professional and not-for-profit organizations.

Dr. Li is willing to dedicate her STEM expertise, leadership and management skills, social and professional network to bring our students easy access to educational and career development opportunities. In particular, Dr. Li recognizes that a student’s success comes in all areas and forms, and emphasizes the importance of creating an environment that enables each student to maximize his/her potential. As a board member, Dr. Li brings her passion to life and analytical skills to complicated problems to help build an efficient and effective board, aiming to advance our students to higher-level of achievements that they truly love.

Jennifer Solomon, Trustee   
Liaison Positions: Nassakeag Elementary School, Ward Melville High School
Committee Membership: Policy

Jenn Solomon attended Three Village Schools from kindergarten through her graduation from Ward Melville. She raised 4 children in the District and her youngest is currently a senior at Ward Melville. Jenn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Masters of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders.  She is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and additionally has a certification as a Teacher of Speech and Language Disabilities with a bilingual extension. She holds additional certifications in Teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), School Building Leadership and School District Leadership. Jenn was part of the inaugural LEND (Leadership Education for Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) cohort at Stony Brook University. She currently serves as an assistant principal in the Mattituck-Cutchogue School District. 

Jenn’s motivation to serve on the board stems from her belief that quality public education is the foundation to a thriving society.  She is committed to working together with her fellow trustees, Three Village administration, teachers, staff, students, parents and community members to ensure that Three Village continues to be an exemplary district that is safe and promotes a sense of belonging, so that all students can achieve to the best of their ability and have access to the opportunities that best suit them upon graduation.