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Janice Richardson

Janice RichardsonPresident

jrichardson@webstercsd.org
(585) 310-4817
Term Ends: 2026


Ms. Richardson has served the Webster CSD Board of Education since 2020, serving her fourth year as its president after serving one year as its vice president. She is a liaison to the Monroe County School Boards Association (MCSBA) Executive Committee, the Webster CSD Board of Education (BOE) Policy Committee, and the Webster Schroeder/GOAL PTSA.
                                                                                                                                              
Ms. Richardson is a reading specialist for Greece Central Schools, where she is a sixth grade advisor and the 2014 recipient of the Greece Golden Apple Teacher of the Year. Prior to joining Greece CSD, she was a substitute teacher and softball coach for Webster CSD and a building substitute for Sodus Central Schools.

She is a member of the Webster PTSA, Webster Schroeder baseball and softball mom, an advocate for the Above the Influence (anti-vaping) program, and on the secondary scheduling team for Athena Middle School. She also fosters dogs and cats for Operation Freedom Ride.
                                                                                                                                              
Ms. Richardson (a Webster High School graduate) received her master's degree in literacy education, BS in elementary education, and BA in psychology and was named a Community Service Scholar from St. John Fisher College. She is married with four children: one graduate and three presently attending Webster schools.

 

Linda Dioguardi

Linda Dioguardi

Vice President

ldioguardi@webstercsd.org
(585) 643-8802
Term Ends: 2028

Mrs. Dioguardi has been a member of the Webster CSD Board of Education since 2015 and is currently serving as vice president. In her board role, she is a member of the Audit, Policy, Code of Conduct, and Strategic Planning Committees, and is a liaison to the Klem North, Klem South, Plank South, Schlegel Road, Spry Middle, and Webster Schroeder/GOAL PTSAs. She also represents the board on the School Counseling Advisory Board.

Mrs. Dioguardi is actively involved in the MCSBA, having served on the district operations committee for eight years, the Information exchange committee for two years, and both the legislative and budget and nominating committees.

She serves on the board of directors of the Webster Health and Education Network: A Drug Free Community Coalition (WHEN: DFCC), where she also holds the position of program +chair. She has helped lead numerous community programs focused on prevention, education, and family support.

A long-standing member of Webster PTSA, Mrs. Dioguardi has volunteered at Webster Schroeder High School, Spry Middle School, and Plank South Elementary School. While at Plank South, she served as PTSA chair for five years.

A proud graduate of Webster High School, Mrs. Dioguardi earned her Bachelor of Science degree in biology and chemistry from SUNY Oswego and her master’s in social work from Roberts Wesleyan College. Her professional background includes over a decade of experience as a social worker specializing in geriatric care, family support, and advocacy.

Mrs. Dioguardi is married and the proud mother of two Webster CSD graduates.

 

Carole Barnabas

Carole Barnabas
cbarnabas@webstercsd.org
(585) 749-0452
Term Ends: 2028

Ms. Barnabas was elected to the Webster CSD Board of Education in 2022. She represents the district as a liaison to the MCSBA Information Exchange Committee, Webster CSD BOE Audit Committee, and DeWitt, and Willink PTSAs. Her community involvement has included serving as board president and member of Beechwoods Homeowners Association, board member, president, and reading mother for Webster Montessori School and Webster Montessori Society, Webster PTSA member, and Cub Scout den mother.
 
A retired Webster CSD English teacher, Ms. Barnabas also served as English department leader at Webster Thomas, Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (CIA) advisor for English grades 6-12, English tutor, and literary magazine advisor. She has also worked on numerous educational committees at Webster CSD, and taught ESOL at Irondequoit Adult Education and English and elementary school in Buffalo Public Schools. She is a recipient of the Oak Tree Award for excellence in teaching.
                                                                         
Ms. Barnabas received her BA in Humanities and her MS in English Education from Canisius College and her AP English training from Fordham University. She and her husband have three grown children (all Webster CSD graduates) and four grandchildren.

 

Maria Cortes


mcortes@webstercsd.org
(585) 727-3457
Term Ends: 2026

Mrs. Cortes was elected to the board of education in 2023 after many years of service to One Webster and the Greater Rochester communities. She was a member of the FIRE steering committee from 2020-2023, during which she chaired the Webster CSD Hispanic Heritage Celebration. She is currently a member of the Puerto Rican Festival, Inc. Board of Directors.

She represents the district as a liaison to the MCSBA Information Exchange Committee and Webster CSD BOE Strategic Planning Committee.
                                   
Mrs. Cortes is the director of proposal development at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). She has also worked as grants coordinator for Nazareth College and director of programs for the Puerto Rican Youth Development and Resource Center. She has an advanced certificate in big data analytics, a master’s degree in professional studies with concentration in big data analysis and educational policy from RIT, and a BS in business administration from SUNY Brockport. She is married with two children, both of whom are Webster CSD graduates.

 

Michele Lowes


mlowes@webstercsd.org
(585) 545-1522
Term Ends: 2027


Ms. Lowes was elected to the board of education in 2024. She brings with her experience as a local director of Person Centered Services, a position she has held since 2018. Prior to then she served as associate director of Service Coordination and Children’s Health Home for Heritage Christian Services for 23 years. She was a volunteer with Isaiah House hospice, is a mentor for women’s leadership, and volunteers at Day of Caring, and Habitat for Humanity.

Ms. Lowes is a Webster CSD BOE liaison to the MCSBA Legislative Committee, the Webster CSD BOE Strategic Planning Committee, and the Webster Thomas/OWL PTSA.
 
A 1993 graduate of Webster Thomas High School, she obtained her Associates in Human Services from Monroe Community College the following year. She earned her Bachelor of Psychology from SUNY Brockport in 2012.
 
Ms. Lowes has lived in the Webster community for more than 20 years. She has two children, one a Webster Thomas graduate and the other presently attending Webster CSD.

 

Jeffrey McCaffrey


jmccaffrey@webstercsd.org
(585) 329-9725
Term Ends: 2027


Mr. McCaffrey and his wife have two children, one a Webster graduate and one presently attending Webster CSD. He obtained both his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and his Master of Science in Management from Nazareth University.

Elected to the Webster CSD BOE in 2024, he serves as liaison to the MCSBA District Operations Committee, Webster CSD BOE's audit committee, WHEN: DFCC, and the Plank North, State Road, and Spry PTSAs.
 
With more than 30 years in the business field, he has spent more than 25 years in management (specializing in project management) in various industries, including medical, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and mass transportation.
 
Mr. McCaffrey is president of the Webster Youth Sports Council and director of North Coast Boys Basketball. He has also served as a coach and board member for Webster Travel Baseball. He brings his business, parent, coaching, and community involvement background to the board.


David Metzger

dmetzger@webstercsd.org
(585) 704-4922
Term Ends: 2028

Mr. Metzger was a school counselor for the Greece Central School District. Prior professional experience includes school counselor at Warsaw Central School District and underwriting supervisor for General Accident Insurance Company.

He represents the district as liaison to the MCSBA Legislative Committee, and the Klem North and Klem South PTSAs.
 
A Webster resident for 23 years, his community service includes membership in the Webster Special Police, prior Webster CSD Board member, and site supervisor for College Board SAT Testing. He also volunteers for the Office for the Aging and was a member of the Warsaw Superintendent Search Committee.
 
Mr. Metzger obtained his Masters in Community Counseling from St. Bonaventure University. He has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Rochester Institute of Technology and an associates in Business Administration from SUNY Cobleskill.
 
Mr. Metzger has one child, who is a Webster CSD graduate.

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Webster, NY 14580

Phone: 585.216.0000
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