SCHOOL BOARD
Name: Angela May Johnson
Age: 47
Position sought: School Board, Rindge seat
Relevant experience: Three years, sole proprietor of Endless Treasures in Jaffrey, responsible for all aspects of business operations and finances for a successful business. Approximately 26 years K-8 Elementary Education NH certified teacher, Mascenic Regional School District 2007-2025, English teacher grades 5, 6, and 8; Cheerleading coach; “The Write Place” Writing Club teacher; Sign Language Club teacher. Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District 2000-2007, long-term substitute teacher 5th, 6th, and high school; substitute RMS, JGS and JRMS; paraprofessional; assistant cheer coach.
Reason for running: My aim is to drive student-centered and community-focused results through fiscal stewardship and collaborative leadership, while ensuring district operations remain transparent and accountable.
Most important issue: Making connections, improving school climate for the population of students lacking engagement and building bridges for families who feel disconnected from our public education system.
Name: Jared Reini
Age: 43
Position sought: School Board, Rindge seat
Relevant experience: No prior school board position but attended RMS, JRMS and graduated from Conant High School.
Reason for running: I’m running because I’ve had children in our public schools for the past 12 years, with three children currently attending, and I’d like to serve our school district.
Most important issue: I want teachers to know they are appreciated, and at the same time, our local taxpayers to know their tax dollars are being wisely spent.
Name: Alicia (Ali) Vitello
Age: 40
Position sought: School Board, Jaffrey seat
Relevant experience: Parent of two current students who have grown up in the district, Bachelor of Science in business administration and a minor in political science, current member and active volunteer for Working Together for Jaffrey-Rindge and Jaffrey Bible Church, past secretary of the Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce and Jaffrey-Rindge Parent Teacher Student Organization, past volunteer for the Jaffrey Parent Group and Coburn Woods at Jaffrey HOA past president and secretary.
Reason for running: I’m running for the open school board seat in Jaffrey because I believe deeply in our public schools and our community.
Most important issue: Community Unity — strengthening meaningful connections and collaboration between our public schools and the broader Jaffrey-Rindge community, to support shared success.