Region 16 Board of Education

James Barbarito

Brings broad experience and knowledge of math education, coupled with fiscal accounting and tax analysis skill, as well as an innate understanding of the workings of a public-school system with regard to teacher negotiations and school improvements.
  • Holds a BS in Finance from Providence College, MS in Accounting, 6th year certificate in Education, and an Administrator’s certificate
  • Formerly a tax analyst, currently a high school math teacher at Hill Regional Career Inter-District Magnet School, a public school, in New Haven
  • Youth soccer and basketball coach 
  • Prospect resident for 6 years
  • Married with 2 children

Andrea Sutton

In a time of potentially significant state education funding cuts, Andrea is committed to protecting all students’ needs, as well as the continued improvement in school culture and curricula, while respecting the ideas and concerns of parents and taxpayers.
  • BA in journalism, University of Connecticut
  • Background in media research and monitoring, currently a freelance yoga teacher
  • Past vice president & treasurer of Algonquin/Community schools' PTO
  • Chaired Junior Achievement for Algonquin and Community schools for six years. Instrumental in bringing financial literacy workshop to Long River Middle School
  • Past enrichment coordinator for Algonquin and Community schools
  • Secretary of Woodland Regional High School’s soccer booster club and Watertown Skating Club boards 
  • ​Married with two children, ages 13 and 16