BOE Member Profiles

A District resident for over 34 years, BOE President Jackie Dubil Craig was appointed to the Board of Education in July 2018. Mrs. Dubil Craig has three children (two currently attending Pearl River High School) — Jack, a sophomore in college, and senior twins Riley and Ryan. Mrs. Dubil Craig holds three Advanced Certificates of Study in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, and School District Administration, and has completed several PhD courses at Fordham University.  As a Behavioral Analyst and Director of Behavioral Services, she is currently employed at Bergen County Special Services overseeing public school programs for individuals with autism. Mrs. Dubil Craig also serves as an adjunct professor for special education at Dominican College and St. Thomas Aquinas College. Currently, Mrs. Dubil Craig serves on the Rockland BOCES Board of Education. Her involvement in the PRSD includes: Curriculum Advisory Council member, as well as serving on several PRSD PTA executive boards including Lincoln Avenue PTA President for two years, SEPTA past President/Vice President, and PRMS PTA Vice President for two years. Mrs. Dubil Craig's community involvement includes: Pearl River Little League Fall Ball coach, Rockland United Football Club parent manager, St. Aedan’s CCD teacher for 1st Holy Communion students with autism, and Boy Scout and Girl Scout troop leader. Her term with the school board was reinstated following the 2024-25 Board of Education Elections to June 2027.

A lifelong District resident, Denise Caunitz was elected to the Board of Education in May 2022. Receiving the highest number of votes, she began her term immediately — filling the vacated seat formerly held by Bruce Bond. Mrs. Caunitz has three children — Ryan (an incoming eighth grader at Pearl River High School), Paige (an incoming fifth grader at Pearl River Middle School) and Dylan (a first grader at Franklin Avenue Elementary School). She holds a Masters in Education from Mercy College, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Psychology from Manhattanville College, and is a graduate of Pearl River High School and St. Margaret's School. Mrs. Caunitz is currently employed as a teacher in the South Orangetown Central School District. She is an active member within the PRSD community — serving as a Pearl River Little League board member and a youth sports coach in baseball and softball. Her term with the school board runs through June 30, 2025. 

A District resident for 20 years, Thomas DePrisco has served on the Board of Education for 15 years. Currently residing on Quake Lane with his wife Lorraine, Mr. DePrisco graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Elementary Education and a Master of Science in Special Education, both from Hunter College. He is a former New York City junior high school teacher and held several positions prior including: NYPD Captain — precinct commander who conducted numerous sensitive investigations; NYC Office of Emergency Management Deputy Commissioner  —  coordinated multi-agency resources at all major emergencies/incidents occurring within NYC for several years after 9/11; and manager of Pearl River Nauraushaun Swim Club. Mr. DePrisco's involvement in the community includes: PRSD Board of Education, including seven years serving as President or Vice President; a former member of the Rockland BOCES Board of Education - serving for nine years, an active member of the Rockland County School Boards Association including being the county legislative liaison and New York State School Boards Association District Liasion; an active member of Saint Aedan’s Parish - including Lector, Parish Council, Altar Serving and teaching; member of the Pearl River Public Library Advisory Council; and former active member of PRSD PTAs. His nephew, Nicholas (Class of 2014) is presently serving in the US Navy - deployed to the Seventh Fleet in the Pacific. His term with the school board was reinstated following the 2024-25 Board of Education Elections to June 2027.