Alan Feigenson – President
Alan has lived in Oradell since 1982. He has served as a Board of Education member for River Dell Regional since first being appointed in 2007. Before that he served on the Oradell Public School Board of Ed, May 2000 to May 2006, 5 of those years he served as President. As a Board Member at River Dell he has served on the Budget & Finance Committee, Facilities & Security Committee, as well as several negotiation committees for different bargaining units. Alan served as Board Vice President for the 2014 and 2015 Board. In 2011 he became a Certified Board Member by New Jersey School Boards Association.
Currently, Alan is employed by ASHLEY TAYLOR & CO, LLC, as a kids shoe designer and importer suppling companies like Camper and Victoria.
Alan's current term is scheduled to expire in December 2025.
Douglas Kupfer - Vice President
Doug has lived in River Edge since 2007. He has served as a Board of Education member since being elected in 2014. As a Board member, he has served on the Facilities & Security Committee, the Finance Committee, the Policy & Governance Committee, the Community Relations & Technology Committee, as well as the Negotiations committees.
Currently, Doug is employed by the retail company Capri Holdings Limited, in the role of Sr. Director of Store Development. He is also a registered Architect in the State of New Jersey.
In the community, he has been on the Board of River Edge Little League as well as held volunteer coaching positions for the River Edge Little League and River Edge Basketball. Before living in River Edge, he served for seven years on the board of The Teaneck Community Charter School. He also oversaw the construction of a new school building for the Charter School.
Doug's current term is scheduled to expire in December 2026.
Alicia Armental
Alicia is a lifelong resident of River Edge and graduate of River Dell Regional High School. She is married with three children who attend River Dell Middle School and Cherry Hill Elementary School. Prior to her current professional role as the Supervisor of Math and Science for the Ridgefield Park School District, she taught high school mathematics for 16 years.
Alicia has always been an active member of her community. She has served as a member of the River Edge Recreation Committee for over 15 years and is involved in various ministries at St. Peter’s Parish, where she is a current parishioner.
When Alicia is not serving her community, you can find her cheering on one of the many athletic teams that her daughters play on.
Alicia's current term is scheduled to expire in December 2025.
Tracey-Ellen Ehalt
Tracey-Ellen has lived in River Edge since 2005. She has served as a Board of Education member since first being appointed in 2018. As a Board member she has served on the Curriculum Committee, the Policy & Governance Committee, the Community Relations Committee, and the Finance Committee.
Currently, Tracey-Ellen is employed by the Wayne Township Board of Education as an elementary school teacher.
Tracey-Ellen has always had a passion for children and education. She has volunteered as a Sunday school teacher, cheer coach, and countless PTO events in the community.
Tracey-Ellen's current term is scheduled to expire in December 2026.
Annette Farelli
Annette has lived in River Edge with her family since 1999, with her two sons having the opportunity to be students at RDMS and RDHS.
Throughout the years she has been a member of the River Edge Traffic and Safety Committee, The River Edge Library Board, an active member of the River Edge and River Dell PTO, as well as a CCD teacher at St. Peter’s Parish, where she continues to be a parishioner.
After retiring from a career as a school teacher after 33 years, she is excited to have begun her next chapter with Seton Hall University as a clinical field supervisor, mentoring student teachers in the field and working as a liaison between the host district and the university.
"Schools are the backbone of our towns, entrusted with the herculean task of providing a balanced educational experience that empowers all students to reach their truest potential while being fiscally responsible for all our citizens in the community. I look forward to working alongside all stakeholders to assist the River Dell school system in its ever-evolving drive to maintain a school district of the highest caliber".
Annette's current term is scheduled to expire in December 2027.
Robert Graham, Jr.
Robert has lived in Oradell with his wife and two daughters since 2018. He has served on the board since being appointed in 2024.
For almost 25 years, Robert has been employed as an Elementary School Teacher with the West New York Board of Education. He holds an undergraduate degree from New Jersey City University, a graduate degree from Saint Peter’s University and is completing a post-graduate certificate from Rowan University.
Robert is extremely excited about serving on the board and looks forward to working with the other board members, district officials and various stakeholders to ensure our students are provided with a well-rounded education in a safe and secure environment all while being fiscally responsible.
In his spare time, Robert can be seen cheering on his children at various sporting events. In addition to supporting the local teams, Robert has served as a parent officiant for the Oradell Swim Team.
Robert’s current term is scheduled to expire in December 2026.
John Housley
John Housley married into a three-generation River Dell family. His three sons are currently all in the River Edge and River Dell districts. John is a proud public school teacher who has taught English at Northern Valley Regional High School Old Tappan for 30 years. He has a masters in curriculum and instruction.
In addition, John has worked as an adjunct professor at Montclair State University and has been a core teacher for the education program at Paper Mill Playhouse, the state theater of New Jersey, since 2000. John was both a member and the chair of the St Peter’s Parish Pastoral Council. He currently coaches various rec sports in River Edge.
John’s current term is scheduled to expire in December 2027.
Barbara Kuchar
Barbara grew up in Oradell and graduated from River Dell High School. After leaving town for a brief period of time, she has resided there with her husband and four children since returning to town in 1992. She has served as a Board of Education member since first being elected in 2014. As a Board member she has served on the Finance Committee, the Facilities Committee, the Community Relations committee, Policy and Governance Committe as well as several negotiations committees for different bargaining units.
Barbara has been employed by JPMorgan Chase for over 30 years.
As a mother of four, Barbara has participated in various school and community activities, including the Oradell PTA, the River Dell PTO, boy and girl scouting, has been a religious education teacher, and participated in various capacities in boys and girls soccer, boys and girls basketball, swimming, baseball, softball, and boys and girls lacrosse. She fundamentally believes in putting children first, and is an advocate for all kids, and particularly those with special needs. She is a firm believer in "what is within us is stronger than what is in our way" and looks to find ways for all students to achieve their highest potential.
Currently, Barbara sits on the Community Relations and Technology Committee.
Barbara's current term is scheduled to expire in December 2025.
John Samuel
John has lived in Oradell since 1998. He has served as a Board of Education member on the Oradell Board of Education from 2008-2015 and was the Finance chair during most of his tenure. As a Board of Education member has served on the Finance and Technology, Policy, Buildings and Grounds, Personnel, and Negotiations committees.
He currently serves on the River Dell Board of Education since first being elected in 2019. He is the chairperson of the Facilities and Security committee and is a member of the Community Relations and Technology committee.
John has served on the Oradell Zoning, Oradell council and actively serves on several boards. John has held various executive roles and is currently the Executive Vice President for a multinational services company.
John's current term is scheduled to expire in December 2027.
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