There are a number of open seats on the Monroe Township Board of Education in the Nov. 4 election.
Incumbents Anthony Lanteigne, James Magee and Rosemarie Mohr are running for reelection for the three, three-year terms while Jeanine Wilson, Jayme Miller-Dobbins and Anthony Bundi are seeking their first terms.
Two candidates – incumbent Al Lewis and Mark Kozachyn – are running for the two-year unexpired seat. Two more candidates – Vincent Brando and Marie Sheridan – are running for the one-year unexpired seat.
Candidates were asked to complete a questionnaire. Wilson, Miller-Dobbins, Bundi, Kozachyn and Sheridan responded collectively. Answers have been lightly edited for space.
Name: Vince Brando
Age: 48
How many years have you lived in Monroe Township/Williamstown? 48
Family: I am married to my wife of 23 years and have two children.
Education: BS in Management from Rowan University
Profession: Vice president of client relations for a national title company
Board seat: Seeking first term
Community involvement: I have coached flag football, basketball, and soccer. I was also on the board member for Monroe Township Youth Soccer (MTYS) as well as held the position of Treasurer during my tenure. I currently assist the Treasurer with bookkeeping responsibilities for MYTS.
Why are you running for an elected seat?
I am a former student of the district where I attended Radix Elementary, Oak Knoll Middle School and Williamstown High School. I want to work with the Board of Education to take the steps necessary to ensure all students in the district receive an education that truly is student centric. That educators are empowered to do what they love and that the academic environment is not only rigorous, but one that provides all students with the tools and resources that will help them succeed in whatever path they choose post-graduation.
What is one area you would like to concentrate on if elected?
Coming in from a customer relations background, I always take a listen-first approach. This would enable me to ensure that the issues currently facing our district as well as those that will come next, will always be addressed in a fair and united manner. With that in mind and a student centric philosophy, as a board of education team, we will be focused on listening to the concerns of the parents and taxpayers within our community.
Name: James “Jimmy” Magee
Age: 48
How many years have you lived in Monroe Township/Williamstown? 23
Family: Married with two children, a daughter, 17, and son, 14.
Education: Associate’s degree, Rowan College of South Jersey
Profession: Auto industry; currently general manager of Audi Turnersville
Board seat: Seeking second term
Community involvement: I am a coach of baseball, basketball. Involved in youth soccer. I was also the President of Monroe Little league, and still a board member at large. Also co-founder of Monroe Travel Baseball and Softball for Monroe only children.
Why are you running for an elected seat?
I’m running for reelection to keep politics out of our schools, prioritize our 5,800 students, and ensure fiscal responsibility. I’m committed to enhancing learning through updated curricula and extracurriculars while upgrading school facilities. As board president, I focus on high educational standards and efficient budgeting to respect taxpayers. My term ends in 2025, and I want to continue this work with the team.
What is one area you would like to concentrate on if elected?
Our facilities are in dire need of rehab.
Name: Anthony J. Lanteigne
Age: 64
How many years have you lived in Monroe Township? 22
Family: I am married with two sons.
Education: Some college, with multiple Profession Related Trainings Programs and Certifications.
Profession: Retired from law enforcement. Returned to a part time law-enforcement position in 2019.
Board seat: I was appointed to fill a vacancy in 2024 and was a candidate later that year. I was again appointed to fill a vacancy in 2025 and I am running in this election cycle. I have approximately a year and a half experience.
Community involvement: I served 28 years as a volunteer in the Fire Service and retired as a First Assistant Fire Chief. I served 26 years as a volunteer EMT. I was a state-certified Police, Fire and EMT Academy Instructor. I volunteered as a coach for several youth sports programs and served on the Youth Basketball Board. I also served on the Williamstown High School Football Huddle Club, holding the position of Member, Vice President and President.
Why are you running for an elected seat?
Throughout my life, I have participated in community service in one form or another. My parents raised me to believe that you need not only to care for your family but, you need to care for your community. Since residing in Monroe Township, I have continued working to help make this a good community for my sons and other children. And as a member of the board, I believe I can continue to help make this a good community for our current children and for those to come.
What is one area you would like to concentrate on if elected?
There are several areas I would like to be involved with. However, with my background in law enforcement, I would especially like to concentrate on safety in our schools. Unfortunately, over the last several years, schools in our country have experienced horrific events. I want to continue my work on increasing the security level throughout our school district. If done correctly, the changes would allow easier access for parents and authorized visitors while preventing unauthorized individuals from entering the schools. Protection of our students and staff must be a priority.
Name: Al Lewis
Age: 40
How many years have you lived in Monroe Township/Williamstown? Nine
Family: My wife Ellen, daughter Stellie and son Gavin.
Education: Rowan University’s College of Education class of 2006. I hold a master’s in education and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Walden University.
Profession: Superintendent of a local school district
Board seat: I was appointed to a vacant seat on the board of education in 2025.
Community involvement: I am a coach with the Braves Ice Hockey program, helping to coach and grow our community’s athletes. My wife and I are active at town events and programs, and our daughter is part of the WMS Band and Choir, who frequently appear in local parades and festivals. We also organized a community cleanup in our development in partnership with the town hall. My wife and I were also active participants of the Radix PTA when our children were there and remain involved at WMS activities and fundraisers. As a current board member, I frequently attend district-wide and school-based events to support our programs, teachers and students. I also serve on the board’s committee, Bridges for Achievement, which is focused on ensuring that all children have equal access to learning.
Why are you running for an elected seat?
Our district has made steady progress through the stable, high-quality governance and leadership that I voted to approve, alongside my fellow board members. As a superintendent of schools, I bring a unique perspective that bridges the board’s role in governance, the administration’s leadership, and the community’s interest in having high-quality learning environments and experiences for all students. I also wish to remain on the board to ensure that it and our district remain politically neutral environments.
What is one area you would like to concentrate on if elected?
As a board member, I am committed to not administrating our schools, but to ensure that the district is well run. I would like to concentrate on learning more from the New Jersey School Boards Association on governance to ensure that I stay current and well-trained on my duties as a representative to the community. I pledge to continue to operate with transparency and integrity.
Name: Rosemarie Mohr
Age: 50
How many years have you lived in Monroe Township/Williamstown? 36
Family: Married with one daughter
Education: Drexel University
Profession: Senior director of Business Development for Contract Services
Board seat: Seeking second term
Community involvement: Coach for my daughter’s high-school cheer team, volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and food bank volunteer.
Why are you running for an elected seat?
I am running for the Monroe Township Board of Education to ensure that every student has access to a high-quality, well-rounded education in a safe and supportive environment. I believe strong schools build strong communities, and I am committed to fostering academic excellence, transparency and collaboration between families, educators and the district. By prioritizing students, supporting teachers and listening to parents, I will work to make thoughtful, responsible decisions that strengthen our schools today and for the future.
What is one area you would like to concentrate on if elected?
Creating a strong, safe, and creative environment for students in Monroe involves fostering collaboration among educators, parents and community members. Prioritizing mental-health resources, implementing proactive safety measures and encouraging open communication can build trust. Integrating arts and hands-on learning experiences promotes creativity, allowing students to explore their interests. Providing diverse extra-curricular activities and resources ensures all students feel included and valued. Regularly gathering feedback from students enhances their sense of ownership in their educational experience, creating a vibrant community where everyone thrives. Together, we can nurture an inspiring atmosphere conducive to academic and personal growth.
Name: Jeanine Wilson, Jayme Miller-Dobbins, Anthony Bundi, Mark Kozachyn, and Marie Sheridan (photos were not provided)
Age: 38 to 75
How many years have you lived in Monroe Township/Williamstown? 15 – lifetime
Family: Three of the five candidates have multiple children, one has grandchildren
School and degree: Nursing, Education, Engineering and Management (Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees)
Profession: Nurse, Teacher, first responder, Aerospace Engineer and Office Manager
Is this the first time you have run for a seat for the Board of Education? Yes, for all except Marie who ran once in 2022
Community Involvement: Collectively, very active in volunteering for many organizations such as, but not limited to: Open Space Committee, Road Company Theater, various religious organizations/churches, Community support groups, etc.
Why are you running for an elected seat?
As a group we are unhappy with the way the Board is currently being run. Despite our opponent’s statements, we do not feel they are transparent at all and lack sufficient integrity that our children being educated and their parents deserve. We will change this by better representing the parent’s concerns.
What is one area you would like to concentrate on if elected?
Each of us has areas that we’d like to focus on but the key items we plan to focus on as a group are special needs, improving academic standards, student learning assessment, parent-student-teacher collaboration and professional development all while being mindful of budgetary constraints to keep our school district as affordable as possible. We will always put the Monroe Kids First.
