District 22: One three-year seat: one one-year seat.

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CANDIDATES:

Jamie Abruzzo

Don Bringle 

Alexandra Karpathios

Sid Sandilya 

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Jamie Abruzzo

Jamie Abruzzo is a lifelong village resident and graduate of the Bronxville School.  She is active in the community as a member of the Junior League.

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Jamie has worked in real estate since 2000 and is currently an associate broker at Julia B Fee Sotheby’s in Bronxville.  Previously, Jamie was an international private banking relationship manager at Citicorp and Banco Santander. Jamie has a Bachelor’s of Science in Languages and Linguistics from Georgetown University.

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Jamie believes that her lifelong experience as a resident and Bronxville graduate can make a valuable contribution to the NPC.

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Don Bringle

Don Bringle and his wife, Emily have lived in Bronxville for the past 10 years.  Their two children are eighth graders at the Bronxville Middle School.

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Don works in Operations at CoreStaff.  He is an active volunteer at the school having lent his time to the Bronxville After School Program,  Math Olympiad Parent Representative and the NPC.  Don has a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the U.S. Naval Academy and a Master’s of Science degree from the University of Southern California.

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Don believes that the Bronxville School is the centerpiece of the community.  In addition, as a resident of District 22, Don feels that while a number of residents do not have children in the school, they should be represented and informed of the issues that come before the Board of Education and Trustee Candidates.

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Alexandra Karpathios

Alexandra and her husband, John have lived in Bronxville for the past 5 years.  They have two children at the Bronxville Elementary School, one in 4th grade and one in 2nd grade.  

 

Alexandra is a 7th Grade U.S. History and Civics and Social Justice Teacher for the New York City Department of Education.

 

Alexandra holds a Bachelor’s degree in History from Fordham University, a Master’s of Science degree in Secondary Teaching from Iona College, and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Museum Studies at CUNY SPS.

 

In her own words, “I have been teaching in public schools for 17 years. I have developed curriculum to actively engage students and foster their growth as productive members of their community. By teaching them to be citizens of an evolving world, I prepare them for both challenges and opportunities they will encounter throughout their lives. It is my passion to empower students to be active participants in their communities and have a lasting positive impact. My first-hand experience in the public school system gives me valuable insight into the effect of the decisions made by adults on behalf of students. As a member of the NPC, I will have the opportunity to evaluate options that prioritize the best interests of Bronxville students, creating meaningful experiences that will help shape future generations. Your vote will enable me to bring my passion for service to my own community of Bronxville.”

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Sid Sandilya 

Sid Sandilya, his wife, Elka Kancheva, and their two children have resided in Bronxville for the past 7 years. Their son is a senior and their daughter is a sophomore at the Bronxville High School. 

 

Sid is a global equities Portfolio Manager at Eisler Capital. He holds a BA from the University of Oxford, and two master’s degrees from Columbia University.

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Sid was a former mentor with the Honor Foundation, which helps retiring US special forces build careers in the private sector. He was also a former board member of Pure Earth, a pollution remediation non-profit organization. In his own words, “Maintaining the academic rigor and the “Bronxville Promise” are critical to why my family and I continue to live in our town. I want to see these standards upheld and further built upon. I have lived continuously in District 22 since 2016 and appreciate the concerns of its residents.”