BPAPA Board

Board of Directors 2025-2026

bpapaburlington@gmail.com

Kristin Fulciniti – President (Serving her third year as Board President). As President of BPAPA, I’m honored to support a program that celebrates creativity, discipline, and community through the performing arts.

I have two children who have thrived in the BHS arts programs. My son, a 2024 graduate, played alto saxophone, served as Drum Major, and performed lead roles in several BHS musicals. He was awarded the prestigious John Philip Sousa Award and is now a sophomore in college, pursuing a career in the music business.

My daughter is a senior and a member of Chamber Singers. She’s an accomplished performer both on the BHS stage and with regional theatre companies, a dedicated ballroom dancer, and has appeared in numerous well-known films and television productions. She looks forward to pursuing a future in Broadcast Journalism and acting.

Serving on this board is deeply personal to me. The performing arts have profoundly shaped my children’s lives, giving them confidence, purpose, and a creative outlet to discover who they are. I've seen firsthand how this program uplifts students, builds community, and empowers young artists to dream big. It’s an honor to give back something that has given so much to our family and many others.  Our board and I are committed to leading our fundraising efforts to ensure every student has the opportunities and resources they need to grow, express themselves, and truly shine. 

Tonia Egan – Vice President (Serving her second year on the board, first year as the Vice President). She is the parent of two sophomores at Burlington High School, with her daughter actively involved in the performing arts. Her daughter has participated in B.E.S.T. as both a performer and counselor, as well as in the Fall plays and Spring musicals as well as a choral member, including Glee Club. Tonia is committed to serving throughout all four years of high school and is proud to be part of a board that always puts the students first.

Sharon Gates – Treasurer (Serving her second year on the board as Treasurer). Sharon is the proud parent of two sons who are both active members of the BHS Marching Band. Her older son, a sophomore, has participated in Marching Band, Winter Percussion, and Percussion Ensemble. In addition, he has contributed his skills as a videographer and sound technician with BCAT (Burlington Cable Access Television), and this year, he will also be joining the stage crew for the school musicals. Her younger son, a freshman, is currently involved in both the Marching Band and the Percussion Ensemble. Sharon's older children were also involved. Her sons'(classes of 2007 and 2010) were both part of the marching band, stage crew, and musicals, and her daughter (class of 2011) was in Chorus, Select Singers and Chamber Singers. 

Sue Wisniewski – Secretary (Serving her second year on the board, first year as Secretary). Sue is the proud parent of two sophomores at BHS. Her daughter is actively involved in multiple musical groups, including the Marching Band, Winter Percussion, and Percussion Ensemble, while also contributing as a Sound Technician on the Stage Crew. Through her involvement in these diverse activities, she is gaining proficiency in a variety of percussion instruments and continues to grow and develop her skills.

Kristin Ferrigno - Member at Large (Serving her first year as a Board Member) Kristin is the proud parent of two children actively involved in Burlington’s arts programs. Her son, a freshman, plays alto saxophone and performs with the marching band, jazz band, and concert band. Her daughter, a 6th grader, participates in the BEST program and sings in the chorus. She also looks forward to being active in the shows at the middle school. This is Kristin’s first year serving on the board, and she looks forward to supporting and giving back to the programs that mean so much to her family.  

Lee Martorano - Member at Large (Active for two years, serving as an official Board Member her second year) Lee's daughter is a freshman deeply involved in both color guard and winter guard, having started in 8th grade. She is also an active member of the BHS chorus and theater program. Recently, she performed in the B.E.S.T. musical Seussical Jr., and has also graced the stage at the Burlington Playhouse in a production of Aesop's Fables. Additionally, she has been a video voyager with BCAT since 7th grade and continues to contribute to the High School program.

Linda McNamee - Member at Large (Serving her first year as a Board Member). Linda's son, a freshman, is involved in the Marching Band and was part of the pilot program introducing and inviting eighth graders to participate with the high school band. He is also a member of the Winter Percussion and Jazz Band. Now attending BHS, he has also begun participating in the Stage Crew.  He also enjoys participating in BCAT (Burlington Cable Access Television) and Scouting America, recently earning the rank of Life Scout.  Linda's daughter, a junior, is also a former member of the Chorus and has since shifted her artistic focus to photography.