Members
The Greenwich Public Schools Board of Education public email address (BoardofEdMembers@greenwich.k12.ct.us) provides the community with the opportunity to share comments, questions, compliments and concerns.
NOTE: emails sent to the Board, either as a group or individually, are considered public correspondence and are subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). They may be shared with the Superintendent, administrators and others.
2026 BOE Member Committee and Liaison Assignments (One-Page PDF)
Name: Dr. Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony (Chair)
Email: MJ_Mercanti-Anthony@greenwich.k12.ct.us
Member Since: 2021
Term Expires: 2027
Committee and Liaison Responsibilities: Executive (Chair), Policy (Chair), Old Greenwich BC, GEA

WGCH 1490AM featuring Board Chair
The Board Chair appears on WGCH 1490AM the morning after Board of Education Business Meetings. To listen to previous episodes click on the air dates below.
- Chair Mercanti-Anthony
- Chair Hirsh 2024-2025
- Acting Chair Hirsh (2024)
- Chair Karen Kowalski (2024)
- Ms. Stowe (in place of Acting Chair Hirsh)
- Chair Kelly (2022-2023)
- Chair Stowe (2021-2022)
Chair Mercanti-Anthony
Chair Hirsh 2024-2025
Acting Chair Hirsh (2024)
Chair Karen Kowalski (2024)
Ms. Stowe (in place of Acting Chair Hirsh)
Chair Kelly (2022-2023)
Chair Stowe (2021-2022)

Name: Sophie Koven (Vice Chair)
Email: Sophie_Koven@greenwich.k12.ct.us
Member Since: 2023
Term Expires: 2027
Committee and Liaison Responsibilities: Executive (Vice Chair), Budget (Chair), Policy, GHS Pool BC, BET
Name: Karen Krause (Secretary)
Email: Karen_Krause@greenwich.k12.ct.us
Member Since: 2025
Term Expires: 2029
Committee and Liaison Responsibilities: Budget, Strategic Plan, EMAC


Name: Paul Cappiali
Email: Paul_Cappiali@greenwich.k12.ct.us
Member Since: 2025
Term Expires: 2029
Committee and Liaison Responsibilities: Curriculum (Chair), Budget, Policy, Riverside School BC, United Way
Name: Bob Chaney
Email: Bob_Chaney@greenwich.k12.ct.us
Member Since: 2025
Term Expires: 2029
Committee and Liaison Responsibilities: Budget, Central Middle School BC, RTM


Name: Veronica Chiavaroli
Email: Veronica_Chiavaroli@greenwich.k12.ct.us
Member Since: 2025
Term Expires: 2029
Committee and Liaison Responsibilities: Strategic Plan, Curriculum, SEAC, Distinguished Teachers, Greenwich Alliance
Name: Karen Hirsh
Email: Karen_Hirsh@greenwich.k12.ct.us
Member Since: 2019
Term Expires: 2027
Committee and Liaison Responsibilities: Strategic Plan (Chair), GHS Student Government, PTAC, CABE, CES


Name: Wendy Vizzo Walsh
Email: Wendy_VizzoWalsh@greenwich.k12.ct.us
Member Since: 2023
Term Expires: 2027
Committee and Liaison Responsibilities: Curriculum, Julian Curtiss BC, Parks and Recreation