Board Members
Greg Giles, Gananda Board of Education President
Greg Giles is in his third term on the Gananda Board of Education and currently serves as the Board President. He is retired from Kodak where he held management positions in human resources for various locations throughout the country and abroad including Rochester, California and China. Greg holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He is actively involved with the Board’s Policy, Student Achievement, Audit, and Technology Committees. Additionally, Greg serves on the 4-County School Board Association Board of Directors. In his spare time you can find him golfing, reading, listening to music, or playing duplicate bridge. His family consists of his wife Jolly Li, their child Jay, and their pet dog Cookie.
Greg explains why he chooses to volunteer on the Board: “My work life involved a lot of travel and I did not have the time for volunteer work. In my retirement, I’ve wanted to give back to the community in a meaningful way.”
John Finnegan, Gananda Board of Education Vice-President
Eva Burns, Gananda Board of Education
Eva is in her first term on the Board of Education. Eva has been a resident of the Gananda community for 22 years. Eva holds a B.S in Elementary Education from SUNY Oswego and a M.S. in Reading Education from Syracuse University. Eva has taught elementary education at the Newark CSD and currently works at the Webster CSD teaching Computer Science to grades K-5.
Michael Cardarelli, Gananda Board of Education
Deborah Napolitano, Gananda Board of Education
Email: [email protected]
(585) 820-1962
Term Ends: June 30, 2026
Deborah is in her first term on the Gananda Board of Education. Biography coming soon.
Robin Vogt, Gananda Board of Education
Robin, a Gananda resident for 26 years, is married to Mark and has raised four daughters Devin (Gananda Class of 2012), Mikayla (Gananda Class of 2015), Camryn (Gananda Class of 2017) and Maya (Gananda Class of 2022) in the community.
With a BA in Interpersonal Communications from SUNY Brockport, she transitioned from owning a small business to a career in medical equipment sales.
Her involvement in Gananda extends to serving on the Board of Education since 2006, taking on roles such as Vice President and President. Robin's commitment is evident in her participation in various BOE and district committees, covering areas like Finance, Audit, Safety, Policy, Community Relations, Technology, and Transportation.
Beyond official duties, Robin volunteers in diverse roles, including Mental Health Support, Empire Dragons AAU and in the past has volunteered time with Gananda Sports Boosters, Gananda Community Youth Theater, Gananda Dollars for Scholars, Gananda Youth Football and Cheer and Gananda PTSA.
Robin aims to keep serving Gananda, driven by a practical passion for giving back. Her balanced background and effective communication skills add value to the Board, fostering open and honest conversations that contribute to an optimal educational experience for all students in the district.
Tim Wadsworth, Gananda Board of Education