Newly elected board members given oath of office at annual reorganization meeting

Catherine O’Brien, Clerk of the Board, administers the Oath of Office to Scott D’Ambro and Kelly Pitcheralle at the Annual Reorganization and Regular Business Meeting held on July 2, 2026. Please welcome our newest Board members to their three-year term.

Catherine O'Brien, Clerk of the Board, administers the Oath of Office to Kelly Pitcheralle — Catherine O’Brien, Clerk of the Board, administers the Oath of Office to Kelly Pitcheralle

Photo of Scott D'Ambro, newly elected Board of Education member — Scott D’Ambro

Scott is a 1980 graduate of Mechanicville High School. He has made this community his home. It is where he and his wife, Lisa, have raised their four sons. All graduates of the Mechanicville City School District.

“Education isn’t just my profession; it’s my life’s work.” Scott has dedicated 41 years to the classroom as an elementary school teacher, while Lisa has served as an educator for 26 years.

Photo of Kelly Pitcheralle newly elected BOE member — Kelly Pitcheralle

Kelly is a lifelong resident of Mechanicville and a proud graduate of MHS. She is married to Gary Pitcheralle, a School Resource Officer and the varsity baseball coach, and together they have two sons, who currently attend the elementary school.

Kelly is, “deeply invested in our community and the success of our school district.”