Keith Tucci for Pawling Board of Education

05/22/2025

I am humbled and grateful for the support I received from our community during my campaign for the Board of Education. I’m excited to bring positive change to our district and ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work!

05/19/2025

Get out and vote tomorrow!

🗳️ Reminder: Pawling Central School District's Budget Vote is TOMORROW (May 20) 🗳️

The 2025-26 Budget Vote will be held tomorrow (May 20, 2025) from 7:30am - 9pm in the Pawling Elementary School Gymnasium.

You can view our 2025 Budget Newsletter here: bit.ly/2025PCSDBudgetNewsletter

***Por favor, visite bit.ly/2025PCSDBoletinDePresupuesto para leer el boletín de presupuesto 2025 en español.***

05/18/2025

Many of you were surprised when Keith gave out his phone number during Meet the Candidates night—but I wasn’t. I’ve had a front-row seat to watch Keith not only as a husband and father, but as a teacher, and I wanted to take a few minutes to share what I’ve seen.

Keith is the kind of teacher who gives his phone number to every parent on Back to School Night, telling them to call if they ever have a question or if their child is struggling with homework. He always says, “The last thing I want is to hear is that your child was upset, frustrated, or crying because they didn’t understand something. Just call me—I’ll talk them through it.”

He stays after school multiple days a week—until the late bus leaves—to help students with their work. He regularly dedicates time in the evenings to call parents, not just about concerns, but to say things like, “You have a great kid, and I love teaching them,” or “I’m so glad they’re part of my class.”

Just last week, someone told us that Keith had been mentioned in a private social media group for parents in his district. A friend from that district sent me a screenshot, and I want to share it with you—to give you a glimpse into who my husband really is:

“My daughters have Mr. Tucci (the teacher), and twice since he took over the class, he has called me with positive things to say and even some advice or small suggestions to help my children become better students.

In our home, we do ‘praises and prefers,’ so I appreciate this approach immensely.

I’m not going to comment on our district as a whole. I’m simply giving praise to a tremendous educator in our schools.

Feel free to share a praise below (for others too!). And if you don’t have one, feel free to read them!”

I loved that Keith’s simple act of making a few thoughtful phone calls inspired this parent to invite others to share positive stories about educators in the district.

This is just a small glimpse into Keith’s everyday life. I believe that a vote for Keith on Tuesday is a vote for the positivity, dedication, and experience we need to move Pawling forward.

Please come out to the Elementary School on Tuesday, May 20th, and vote for an expierenced and caring educator who will listen, learn, and lead in the years to come.

05/14/2025

05/13/2025

If you cannot attend the “Meet the Candidates” in person, please find the link below for the livestream, which begins at 7pm.
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*** this will be available to watch after tonight as well.

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05/12/2025

I encourage everyone to come out this Tuesday night… Be an educated voter! Meet the candidates running for the Board of Education. My hope is to share my passion for education and goals for the future of the Pawling Central School District.
*** also available to watch online…

05/01/2025

I am running for the Board of Education to bring my years of educational and leadership experience in order to continue the amazing progress of making the Pawling Central Schools a great district that this community can continue to be proud of.
Over the past 32 years as an educator, I have been privileged and honored to hold various leadership roles. Some of these roles include building representative, department chair, grievance chairperson, chief negotiator, NYSUT delegate, and vice president of the Carmel Teachers Association. These leadership roles taught me the importance of listening to different points of view, the power of compromise, the value of integrity and honesty, and the ability to sincerely care for the well being of others. I also learned that progress is made when groups of individuals are free to think creatively.
Whether it was writing contractual language, representing constituents, resolving grievances, negotiating contracts, developing budgets, participating in interviews for building and district level administrative positions—or counseling colleagues in crisis, I found that fostering open communication created a foundation for understanding. I learned early in my career the importance of giving all stakeholders the opportunity to share their thoughts, ideas, and concerns -and to simply be heard.
It was an honor to hold these leadership roles entrusted to me which taught me how to navigate conflict with professionalism, respect, and communicate with clarity.
I’ve come to realize that great leaders never place themselves above the people they serve. It would be an honor to bring my educational experience to the Pawling School Board of Education.

04/25/2025

As the child of educators, I was taught from a young age the value and importance of public education. My father was a history and psychology teacher in the Tarrytown School District, and my mother was a counselor at the alternative high school in Southern BOCES. From early on, I understood the power of public education to create equal opportunities for all students—regardless of their background or ability—to learn, grow, and succeed.
It’s no surprise that I chose to follow in my parents’ footsteps and become an educator myself. This message of service and equity didn’t just influence me; it also shaped the paths of my brothers. My older brother Mike retired from the Arlington School District as a history teacher, and I had the unique privilege of teaching in the same district and building as my twin brother, Mark, who still works there as a guidance counselor.
For 32 years, I’ve held numerous leadership roles, and taught at the middle school level, primarily in 5th and 6th grade, teaching math and science. As I transition out of the physical classroom, I’m excited for the opportunity to bring my educational experience and serve the Pawling Central School District.