Joseph Maselli
Board of Education
Joe Maselli is a father of four who moved to Old Saybrook shortly after the birth of his first child. Joe and his wife Brenda chose Saybrook as the community in which to raise their children and have been active in all three schools over the years, their youngest child is currently enrolled in Old Saybrook High School
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Joe has made his career as an educator. He taught high school physics for 19 years and is currently in his sixteenth year as a high school Principal. Joe is now a candidate for the Old Saybrook Public Schools Board of Education and knows his 35 years working in public schools provides him with the background and expertise to be an active contributor to the OS BOE.
Additionally, Joe served 8 years as an elected official and therefore understands the processes and expectations for board members.
In his role as Principal, Joe has always prioritized school safety and will continue to do so in the role of Board Member. Joe also has extensive experience in school budgeting and school policy and will be able to make a positive contribution to the Old Saybrook Board of Education.
Joe is an avid photographer who can often be seen at concerts, athletic events, and OSHS productions capturing images of Old Saybrook students. Joe freely shares all images with students, families, and the school for their personal use, social media, and the OSHS yearbook. Last year he was honored to provide the images for the girls’ lacrosse Coach Shriver’s (retired) new book!
Over the last 12 years Joe has also volunteered his time supporting both the middle and high school dramatic and musical productions. He has operated the sound equipment, trained other students in the art of sound reinforcement and worked directly with performers, helping them build the technical skills they need to sound their best. He looks forward to helping with next year's productions, assisting some members of the senior class who he has supported for six years in numerous shows!
As a father and an educator, Joe understands the importance of quality education for all children and hopes to make a positive impact as a member of the BOE.