Board Members

President

 

Jason Heller first became involved with BSD during the 2016 referendum campaign.  He is a Director of Partnership Growth for the International Workplace Group - IWG. He is also an Instructor for the Inspira Health Systems EMS Academy at Rowan College of South Jersey. Mr. Heller previously served as President of the Springer Middle School Family Association for 6 years.  Mr. Heller founded and runs a local non-profit, BrandywineBOTS on a mission to increase the availability and quality of STEM related activities to students in our area – especially to those who don’t traditionally have access to engineering type activities. Mr. Heller has two children – one a BSD graduate, the other a current Brandywine High School student. He represents Nominating District G on the School Board; his term expires June 30, 2028. 

 

Vice-President

john.skrobotiii@bsd.k12.de.us

 

John Skrobot III is a lifelong Delaware resident and a graduate of Brandywine High School.  He and his wife, Katie (an MPHS alum), are the proud parents of two recent BSD graduates.   John holds a Bachelor of Science in Business & Economics from the University of Delaware and is a former Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). He currently works for Fannie Mae.   Mr. Skrobot has been involved in various community organizations over the years such as Creative Mentoring and Habitat for Humanity, and has coached teams for Concord Soccer and Brandywine Little League. He is also a past Vice President of the Ballymeade Maintenance Corporation.  Mr. Skrobot represents Nominating District D on the School Board; his term expires in June of 2030.  

 

• District Finance Committee
• Maintenance Advisory Committee

ralph.ackerman@bsd.k12.de.us

 

Ralph Ackerman has been a Delaware resident since 1976 and has lived primarily in Claymont. Mr. Ackerman has four daughters, all of whom are graduates of the District.  He served previously on the Brandywine Board of Education from 1993 to 2003, serving as both President and Vice President. He served as spokesperson for Coalition for Better Education In Brandywine, was a member of the Strategic Planning committee in 1992, was a Citizens Advisory Committee representative for Maple Lane Elementary, and chaired the Claymont Community Coalition education committee.  Mr. Ackerman received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Delaware and completed the Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter designation from the American Institute in 1991. He currently works in Wilmington as a Vice-President.  In addition, he is in his second year as President of the Delaware School Boards Association.  Mr. Ackerman represents Nominating District C on the School Board; his term expires in June of 2027.  

 

• DSBA Executive Committee
• Parent & Citizens Advisory Committee
• Policy Review Committee

alexander.najemy@bsd.k12.de.us

 

Alexander Najemy is currently a Vice President and Counsel for M&T Bank in Wilmington, Delaware, a U.S. Army veteran, and a parent of two BSD elementary school students. At M&T Bank, he coordinates with various financial organizations and state entities to ensure that security transactions are successfully completed. While an officer in the U.S. Army, Mr. Najemy served as a commissioned active duty officer, leading a platoon in combat operations supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom and earning a Bronze Star, among other distinctions. Mr. Najemy later served as the Executive Officer for the St. John's University ROTC Battalion. During that time, he was responsible for the budgeting, training, staffing, and procurement required by the Battalion. Mr. Najemy also served as the Officer in Charge for a twenty-cadet deployment to Burkina Faso under the CULP Program. Mr. Najemy represents Nominating District A on the School Board. His term expires June 30, 2027.

 

• Wilmington Learning Collaborative
• DSBA Executive Committee
• District Finance Committee
• Health & Wellness Advisory Committee
• Maintenance Advisory Committee

 

Frank Livoy has been an educator for over 50 years.  He taught high school English, Special Education and Drama for 29 years; he has provided whole-school improvement workshops and professional development for teachers and administrators for over 20 years; and he has coached new and aspiring teachers at University of Delaware, Delaware State University, and Wilmington University for over 10 years.  Frank earned his BA in English and his M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction both from Temple University, and he has taken and taught several graduate courses in education at the University of Delaware. His two daughters were educated K-12 in BSD schools, and his grandsons are currently enrolled in BSD high schools.  He represents nominating district E, and his term expires June 30, 2029.

 

• DSBA Legislative Committee
• 91.7 WMPH Advisory Committee
• District Success Plan Committee
• Parent Council for Students With Disabilities
• Policy Review Committee