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{Mr. Joe Brumskill} Joseph Brumskill
Mr. Brumskill joined the Brandywine Board of Education with a history of civic and educational community service. He currently serves on the Cab Calloway School of the Arts (CCSA) Advisory Board and is a member of the Harlan Park Civic Association. Joe was a member of the Brandywine School District's successful 2002 Referendum Committee and has been active as a member of the District's Teacher Recruitment Team. With a long-standing interest and concern for a positive learning experience for all children, Joe has chaired the Student's Advocates for Education (SAFE) and was a volunteer presenter in the National Council for Community Justice (NCCJ) Green Circle Program, conducted in schools throughout the State. Under the former Wilmington School District, Joe served as President of the Harlan Elementary School Home and School Association and as President of the Wilmington Home and School Community Council. He was also a member of the 1978 Governor's School (Desegregation) Committee. Joe attended Temple University and the Philadelphia College of Art and his career included serving as the Executive Director of the Christina Cultural Arts Center; Acting Director/Program Coordinator for the Delaware State Arts Council; and Public Relations Manager/Fashion Coordinator for John Wanamaker Wilmington and Philadelphia. Joe has two grandchildren who are receiving their education primarily in the Department of Defense schools, throughout the U.S. and overseas. Represents Voting District A. Term expires: June, 2013.
Contact Joseph Brumskill
Joe-TCB@msn.com
COMMITTEES:
2007 District Finance
2007, 2008 Audit
2008 Delaware School Boards Association (DSBA) Executive
2008 Space Consolidation
2008 Communications
{Trish Hearn} Patricia Hearn
Patricia Hearn (Trish) and her husband have three children who graduated from Brandywine schools. In addition to 20 years of public service, Trish has volunteered on boards and committees advising Delaware organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, the MS Society and the Delaware Community Foundation. Her volunteerism has been hands-on as well, from organizing park cleanups, to mentoring elementary school children to supporting youth sports through the schools and community. Trish earned a BA from Hofstra University, and is employed with the Family Court of Delaware. Represents Voting District D. Term expires: June, 2012.
Contact Patricia Hearn
patricia.hearn@bsd.k12.de.us
COMMITTEES:
2008 Policy
2008 Communications
{Cheryl Siskin} Cheryl Siskin
Cheryl Siskin has extensive experience working with community groups and public agencies. The mother of three children in our schools, she holds a Bachelors degree in Political Science and a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from George Washington University, as well as a J.D. from Temple University. Cheryl is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and worked as a planner in Fairfax County, Virginia, prior to attending law school. Cheryl has practiced law in Delaware for more than 13 years. Represents Voting District G. Term expires: June, 2014.
Contact Cheryl Siskin
COMMITTEES:
2009 Board Liaison to PTA Council
2009 Legislative Commitee (alternate)
{Mark Huxsoll} Mark F. Huxsoll
Mr. Huxsoll comes to the Board with a background in education as the Director of Temple University’s Music and Dance Preparatory Division. He was the Director of the Kardon-Northeast Branch of Settlement Music School, the nation's largest community arts school, for over 21 years. Mr. Huxsoll's leadership roles have included serving as Chair of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts; Co-Chair of the Youth Jazz Ensembles for both National Festivals of the Arts and on the membership committee evaluating schools for membership; and the Mount Pleasant High School Band Boosters. Holding Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Music Education degrees, he has also completed studies in nonprofit financial management and fundraising at the Wharton Cultural Management Project at University of Pennsylvania. His wife Geri and two of his children are Mount Pleasant High School graduates, and his son is currently a BSD student. Represents Voting District F. Term expires: June, 2011
Contact Mark Huxsoll
mghux@comcast.net
COMMITTEES:
2008 Renovations Oversight
2008 PTA Council
{Ralph Ackerman} Ralph Ackerman
Ralph Ackerman has been a Delaware resident since 1976, and has lived primarily in Claymont. Ralph has four daughters, two of who are graduates of the school district and two of whom are students at Brandywine High.
Ralph served previously on the Brandywine Board of Education, from 1993 to 2003. While on the board, he served as Vice President one year and President for 5 years. 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 recently chaired the Claymont Community Coalition education committee.
Ralph 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 works for American International Group as a Senior Underwriter doing commercial auto underwriting. He is active in the Brandywine Valley Chapter of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters, serving in the past as president and current Education Chairperson.
Represents Voting District C. Term expires: Spring 2013
Contact Ralph Ackerman
Contact the BSD School Board by sending an email to bsdboard@bsd.k12.de.us
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