Board of Education | Toms River Regional School District

Board President

Ashley Lamb, representing Toms River Township, is a small business owner who has served as a board member since 2020. Committed to volunteerism and fair funding, Ashley currently serves as Chairperson of the Policy Committee and also serves on the Personnel Committee.

Vice President

James Capone, representing Toms River Township, is a successful restaurateur and a 1996 graduate of High School East. James founded Capone’s, where he proudly serves lunch to High School South students daily. As a successful business owner, he plays a crucial rule in the revitalization of Downtown Toms River, and has done so for the past 28 years.

Lisa Contessa, representing Toms River Township, is an executive assistant at the Ocean County Utilities Authority. Having previously served as a board member, Lisa was re-elected in 2025, and currently serves as Co-Chair of the Finance/Budget Committee.

Katie Coyne, representing Beachwood Borough, is a registered nurse at Complete Care. Elected to the board in 2024, Katie serves as Chairperson of both the Insurance and Personnel committees.

Kathy Eagan, representing Toms River Township, is a longtime educator and former president of the Toms River Education Association. Kathy, who previously served as board president, now serves as Chairperson of the Budget/Finance Committee.

Joseph Jubert, representing South Toms River Borough, is a retired general supervisor with the Ocean County Road Department, where he worked for 38 years. A 1975 graduate of High School South, Joseph is a former South Toms River councilman who was elected to the board in 2025.

Kevin Kidney, representing Pine Beach Borough, is an eighth-grade teacher in Brick Township and a volunteer with the Pine Beach Fire Department. Having previously served as board president, Kevin now chairs the Curriculum/Technology Committee.

Marisa Matarazzo, representing Toms River Township, is a real estate agent with more than two decades of experience in the field. Marisa was elected to the board in 2025, and has been named Co-Chair of the Safety, Security, and Transportation Committee.

Paola Pascarella, representing Toms River Township, has worked in veterinary field for the past 19 years, and is an animal activist. Born in Lima, Peru, Paola is bilingual and a naturalized citizen. She serves on the Insurance and Policy committees.

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