Shaun Kloepfer

Shaun Kloepfer has lived in Rye for eight years and has children at Rye Middle and Rye High School. Since moving to Rye, Shaun has been actively involved in the District’s Parent Organizations. She has served 10 annual terms across the Osborn, RMS and RHS Executive Boards as News Editor or Co-President. She is also on the High School’s Challenge Success team. Shaun has served on several committees for Rye Middle School and the District over the past four years including the RMS Excellence Committee, the Professional Learning Committee, and several interview committees to assist in screening potential administrators and faculty. Shaun has a background in Human Resources most recently focusing on benefit plan design and strategy for Marsh & McLennan Companies and Avon. Previously she worked at JP Morgan and Hull Trading/Goldman Sachs. She has a BA from Binghamton University.

“I have had the privilege of working closely with parents and administrators in the Rye City School District for the past seven years. It has been an honor to advocate for the parents in our community. I am looking forward to the opportunity to serve at a higher level and hope to continue to improve educational opportunities for all students in our District while ensuring they are fully supported socially and emotionally. My background in Human Resources and prior volunteer service in Rye’s public schools will help me be an objective, collaborative, and dedicated member of the Board of Education.”

Tom Stein

Tom Stein has lived in Rye for six years and has three children at Osborn School. He has served on the Board of Education since 2020. He is in his second term on the Board’s Audit Committee and has previously served on the Facilities and Curriculum Council Committees. ​​ Tom is currently the Deputy General Counsel for CLEAR, where he leads legal for CLEAR’s business operations. He was formerly with American Express as a senior counsel, a global general manager, and a business development executive. Prior to that, he was with the law firm of Proskauer Rose. He has served as a Board Member for the Terra Incognita Theater and a Manhattan co-op and has significant experience advising boards in a professional capacity. He has a JD from the New York University School of Law.

“Our schools are Rye’s most precious asset and I would welcome the opportunity to continue to serve the community by bringing my legal expertise and professional experience to provide support, advice, objectivity, and oversight to the School District. I have significant experience serving on and advising boards and my work as an attorney brings a unique perspective to my Board of Education service."