Alyson Ryan for Sayville BoE

04/18/2026

As many of you know, Monday is the deadline to submit paperwork to run as a candidate for the Sayville Board of Education. I learned an incredible amount during my run last year and am proud to have remained actively involved in advocating for meaningful change.

As a longtime advocate for survivors of intimate partner violence and for mental health, I was deeply impacted by the murder of Emily Finn. I am both humbled and honored to support and work along side the Emily Finn Foundation. We all deserve to feel safe—in our homes, schools, communities, and relationships.

Like many in our community, I have at times felt that district leadership can be more focused on defending itself than on listening openly to feedback and continuously striving to improve. That dynamic is frustrating and, in my view, keeps us stuck in the status quo rather than pushing us to lead and evolve.

Over the past year, I’ve also had the opportunity to continue growing Suffolk Counseling Services. We now have four locations, more than 40 providers, and will be launching an OCD-specific treatment program this fall.

Given the demands of my work, the opportunity to attend the Goldman Sachs Small Business Leadership Program this fall, my daughter’s graduation and move to England for university, and the time I want to dedicate to advocacy efforts, I have decided not to run for the Board of Education this year.

I will be watching closely as candidates emerge and hope our community remains open to expanding the depth and diversity of knowledge and expertise represented in its leadership.

Best of luck to those willing to take on the mostly thankless role! I'll be rooting for you all.

01/31/2026

Please share!
I’ve been collecting anonymous community input to help me decide whether to run to serve on the Board of Education, and before closing the survey I wanted to extend one more invitation for anyone who may want to share their perspective.
This isn’t about persuading or campaigning — it’s simply about understanding whether there’s alignment around certain leadership priorities and what matters most to the community right now. If there is not alignment it is best to know now! Honest feedback, whether supportive, critical, or somewhere in between, is welcome.
The survey is short, anonymous, and will be closing soon.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdt-peRTqfmUmgnpxsgFrl--9oy7XABKrolXhIQo_8IfbTT6g/viewform?usp=header
Thank you for taking the time to read, and to those who’ve already shared their thoughts — I really appreciate it. 💜

Before deciding whether to run for the Board of Education this year, I want to understand whether the kind of leadership I believe in aligns with what this community is actually looking for right now. That leadership includes: 1.Building students’ capacity and resilience — not lowering standards...

01/17/2026

Last year I ran for the Board of Education and lost. I learned a lot.

Before deciding whether to run again this year, I’m not trying to convince anyone of anything. I’m trying to understand whether the kind of leadership I believe in aligns with what this community actually wants right now.

That includes:

Building students’ capacity and resilience — not lowering standards or avoiding hard things

Keeping schools non-ideological and non-partisan

Preparing students for real-world change, including AI

Taking ownership when things aren’t working and inviting public input early

Bringing a wider range of professional experience to the table alongside educators

If that’s not what people are looking for, that’s important for me to know.

I’ve created a short, anonymous survey to listen. Honest feedback — supportive or critical — is welcome.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdt-peRTqfmUmgnpxsgFrl--9oy7XABKrolXhIQo_8IfbTT6g/viewform?usp=header

If you’re comfortable sharing publicly, you’re welcome to comment here as well. If not, the survey is anonymous.

Thank you for taking the time.

I’m not looking to convince anyone or shape my views based on responses here. Before deciding whether to run for the Board of Education this year, I want to understand whether the kind of leadership I believe in aligns with what this community is actually looking for right now. That leadership inc...

08/29/2025

I want to share a quick thought on the Board’s decision to leave the open seat vacant until May. While I was excited about the chance to run for the position sooner, I fully support and respect this decision. A special election would place a heavy financial burden on the district, and filling the seat by appointment would go against what many in our community have voiced. I think it’s a smart move to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate in the process during a time when transparency and involvement matter most.

In the meantime, I’ll continue showing up at meetings, advocating for our students’ mental health, and supporting the district’s commitment to financial responsibility.

05/22/2025

Thank you Husband - I love you!

05/22/2025

Good morning! A GIANT thank you to all of you who supported my campaign and platform. I appreciate it very much. I recognize for some the choice between going the STA way or taking the risk on me was difficult and understand all the reasoning and logistics behind that. I am incredibly grateful to see the community stands firmly behind working to help resolve the mental health crisis our kids and teens are facing. I will continue to attend board meetings and work quietly behind the scenes to advocate for all of the ideas I have expressed to you and you to me. 💜💛 If you have a sign that needs to be picked up message me and we will get it as soon as the torrential rains stop!

05/21/2025

Thank you to everyone who supported my campaign and my ideas and values. There hasn't been a three way race in - well I don't know how long - and I would say I was the "third party" candidate. For that we had a great showing and got people talking about mental health and needed business leadership experience on the board. Congratulations to Chris for the win and Jason for being a great candidate.
I'm sure we will continue to work together in the future.

I will say the way in which people treated
us - all the candidates - on social media is an indication of a much larger problem in our community. It gave me a lot of insight into how social media use is effecting our kids and our society. I wish I had a solution for that. I don't, but I'm not done trying to figure one out.

I'd like to collect any lawn signs all out there for next time....you aren't done with me yet!

05/21/2025

No matter the outcome, we are here for each other and for what matters most—the kids, our schools and our incredible community. 💜💛

Jason Rowland for Sayville BOE
Chris Robertson For Sayville BOE

05/20/2025

Have you voted today? 🗳️☑️ Polls are open till 9pm!

I’m so grateful for every conversation, every message, and every moment leading up to today.

I’ve led programs, built teams, balanced large budgets, and stood beside families. I’m ready to bring that full-rounded experience to our Board of Education and YOU! 💜

If you believe in smart spending and strong support for every student, I’d be honored to earn your vote.

💜Vote Alyson Ryan for Board of Ed
📍Old Junior High School, 30 Greene Ave—polls are open until 9pm!

Follow the signs if you park on Greeley by the turf.

05/20/2025

Hey everyone - I am probably going to take a break from social media tomorrow and wanted to share the invoices I have from GoodParty so you can see the cost of both the landline calls and texts. To recap - the membership fee for GoodParty is $10 a month. The first round of text messages were free. Here are the two invoices for the items I paid for. Given the cost of lawn signs and bulk mailing this is by far the outreach method that gives the best return on investment and is better for the environment and look of the community (not better for the printers and mail people).

05/20/2025

Make your voice heard! 💜

Polls are on 7am to 9pm and ⭐️every⭐️vote ⭐️counts!!

Any last minute questions for me—please reach out to me!

05/20/2025

Today is the day—Sayville Board of Education and Budget Vote! ⭐️🗳️

It’s our chance to choose leaders who will protect what matters most: our kids, our teachers, and our schools.

💜Why vote for me, Alyson Ryan? Because I bring real-world experience, a heart for this community, and a clear plan to:

• Support student success with strong academics, arts, athletics and anti-bullying efforts
• Ensure smart, transparent budgeting—as a business owner and parent, I know how to manage resources wisely
• Strengthen mental health supports so every student can thrive emotionally and academically
• Prepare kids for the future with programs that build resilience, independence, and career readiness
• Back our teachers by fighting for the tools and funding they need to do their jobs well
• Build trust and community through transparency, family engagement, and shared values

Let’s make sure Sayville is a community where students feel supported, teachers feel valued, and families feel heard.

Vote Alyson Ryan for Board of Ed.
Polls open Tuesday, 7AM–9PM at 30 Greene Ave (OJHS) If you park on Greeley, follow the signs!