School Board Election 5/9/2023
Filed Candidates by School DistrictUpdated on 5/1/2023 9:46 AM
The Candidates listed below are the qualified, filed School Board Candidates for the 2023 School Board Elections, as determined by the State Election Commissioner pursuant to 14 Del. C. §§ 209, 1052, and 1075. This list of Candidates is final and there are no additional individuals awaiting a qualification determination by the Commissioner.
PLEASE NOTE: An individual seeking election to a school board is not considered an "official" candidate until (1) the individual files a completed, notarized filing form that is accepted by the Department of Elections; and (2) the Commissioner of Elections determines that an individual is qualified under 14 Del. C. § 209 (criminal background check and Delaware Child Protection Registry check) and under 14 Del. C. § 1052 (citizenship and residency requirement), as required under 14 Del. C. § 1075. A candidate's name will be added to the Department's online "filed school board candidates" list only after such determinations are made by the Commissioner of Elections, and the individual's candidacy filing date will be noted as the date the filing form was first submitted to the Department of Elections.
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Disclaimer:
The information on this list is entered by the agency that accepted the nomination.
The list is periodically updated.
Filings received on a day may not be reported until the next business day.
Table of Contents
| New Castle | Kent | Sussex |
|---|---|---|
New Castle County
Appoquinimink School DistrictUp for Election: At-Large (1 Seat)
| Nominating District | Term | Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| At-Large | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Tashiba A. Graham
Email: tashiba4appo@gmail.com Phone: (267) 984-5000 |
2/24/2023 |
| At-Large | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Timothy W. Johns Address: 312 Blue Heron Ct Middletown DE 19709 Email: info@DrTim4Appo.com |
3/1/2023 |
| At-Large | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Madeline L. Locke Address: 1297 Bohemia Mill Rd Middletown DE 19709 WITHDRAWN 3/27/2023 Email: lockeml@aol.com |
3/2/2023 |
| At-Large | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Raymond Joseph Petkevis Address: 115 Zachary Ln Middletown DE 19709 Email: raypetkevis@gmail.com Phone: (302) 685-4042 |
3/2/2023 |
| At-Large | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Shawn Rohe Address: 107 Marble House Dr Bear DE 19701 WITHDRAWN 3/20/2023 |
3/1/2023 |
Up for Election: Nominating Districts A and C
| Nominating District | Term | Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominating District A | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Shanika Perry Address: PO Box 25142 Wilmington DE 19899 Email: shanika.perry@bsd.k12.de.us Phone: (302) 588-5800 |
3/2/2023 |
| Nominating District C | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Ralph G. Ackerman Address: 27 Lawson Ave Claymont DE 19703 Email: rgackerman@gmail.com Phone: (302) 798-8526 |
1/6/2023 |
Up for Election: Nominating Districts C and E
| Nominating District | Term | Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominating District C | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Christine A. Gilbert Address: 353 Mourning Dove Dr Newark DE 19711 Email: cacgilbert513@aol.com Phone: (302) 463-0264 |
2/22/2023 |
| Nominating District C | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Donna J. Hitchner WITHDRAWN 3/17/2023 |
3/3/2023 |
| Nominating District C | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Douglas Danger Manley Address: 4 Eaton Pl Newark DE 19711 Email: doug@douglasdangermanley.com Phone: (302) 898-3269 |
1/10/2023 |
| Nominating District E | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Y.F. Lou Address: 19 Montague Rd Newark DE 19713 Email: lou4schoolboard@gmail.com Phone: (302) 722-5193 |
2/15/2023 |
| Nominating District E | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Yong Peng Address: 108 Syracuse Dr Newark DE 19713 Email: Lukepeng4de@gmail.com Phone: (302) 650-3894 |
3/3/2023 |
Up for Election: Nominating Districts A and C
| Nominating District | Term | Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominating District A | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Ronald D. Handy Sr Address: 26 Halcyon Dr New Castle DE 19720 Email: rhandysr@gmail.com Phone: (302) 983-6980 |
2/23/2023 |
| Nominating District C | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Ja'Lisa K. White Address: 500 S Dupont Hwy Apt 230 New Castle DE 19720 Email: whitelisa2007@gmail.com Phone: (302) 438-9289 |
3/2/2023 |
Up for Election: Nominating Districts A and D
| Nominating District | Term | Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominating District A | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Aje English-Wynn Address: PO Box 3505 Wilmington DE 19807 Email: aenglishwynn@gmail.com Phone: (302) 635-9251 |
2/21/2023 |
| Nominating District A | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Jing Han Address: 2911 N Broom St Wilmington DE 19802 WITHDRAWN 4/10/2023 Email: jingonboard@gmail.com |
2/28/2023 |
| Nominating District A | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
John Shulli Address: 1704 N Bancroft Pkwy Wilmington DE 19806 Email: schoolboard@shulli.org Phone: (302) 709-1975 |
3/3/2023 |
| Nominating District D | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Carlucci Coelho Address: 241 Westmoreland Ave Wilmington DE 19804 Email: carlucciforredclay@gmail.com Phone: (302) 657-9491 |
3/2/2023 |
| Nominating District D | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Jose Matthews Address: 34 Richard Ave Wilmington DE 19805 Email: jose4redclay@gmail.com |
3/1/2023 |
Kent County
Caesar Rodney School DistrictUp for Election: At-Large (1 Seat)
| Nominating District | Term | Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| At-Large | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Tawanna Prophet Brinkley Address: 40 Plica Circle Magnolia DE 19962 Email: tprophetbrink@gmail.com Phone: (302) 526-6033 |
1/20/2023 |
| At-Large | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Nicole Hill Address: 124 Howe Dr Dover DE 19901 Email: nicolehillcr@gmail.com Phone: (302) 423-7939 |
2/24/2023 |
| At-Large | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Emily Phelan Address: 35 Cole Ct Magnolia DE 19962 Email: emilyphelan13@gmail.com Phone: (302) 244-4608 |
3/1/2023 |
Up for Election: At-Large (1 Seat)
| Nominating District | Term | Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| At-Large | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Sean P.M. Christiansen Address: 216 N Caroline Pl Dover DE 19904 Email: sean.christiansen1@verizon.net Phone: (302) 222-2275 |
2/17/2023 |
Up for Election: At-Large (1 Seat)
| Nominating District | Term | Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| At-Large | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Jordan McCloskey Address: 2004 Williamsville Rd Houston DE 19954 Email: jordan.mccloskey@lf.k12.de.us Phone: (302) 423-4144 |
2/3/2023 |
Up for Election: District A, B* and At-Large (1 Seat)
| Nominating District | Term | Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| At-Large | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Ashlee Connell Address: 7698 Wells Rd Milford DE 19963 Email: ashconnell89@gmail.com Phone: (302) 858-9405 |
1/20/2023 |
| At-Large | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Danielle Deinert Address: 8945 Clendaniel Pond Rd Lincoln DE 19960 Email: dndeinert@gmail.com Phone: (302) 228-8885 |
2/13/2023 |
| Nominating District A | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Victor "Butch" Elzey III Address: 199 Jenkins Pond Rd Milford DE 19963 Email: vic33elz@aol.com Phone: (302) 632-2295 |
1/30/2023 |
| Nominating District A | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Dinae Woodside Address: 310 Waterway Dr Frederica DE 19946 WITHDRAWN 3/10/2023 Email: dinae.woodside@msn.com Phone: (302) 559-7352 |
2/23/2023 |
| Nominating District B | One-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2024* |
Jennifer Massotti Address: 56 Broad St Houston DE 19954 Email: ljmassotti@comcast.net Phone: (302) 222-8251 |
1/24/2023 |
Up for Election: At-Large (1 Seat)
| Nominating District | Term | Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| At-Large | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Marie Fontaine St Pierre Address: 14 Wheeler Circle Smyrna DE 19977 Email: fontainemarie64@yahoo.com Phone: (302) 373-9012 |
2/3/2023 |
| At-Large | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Bobbi Jo Webber Address: 3652 Sudlersville Rd Clayton DE 19938 Email: bjwebber1@comcast.net Phone: (302) 632-0887 |
1/4/2023 |
Sussex County
Cape Henlopen School DistrictUp for Election: District A
| Nominating District | Term | Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominating District A | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Shawn L. Lovenguth Phone: (302) 381-4133 |
2/28/2023 |
| Nominating District A | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Jessica A. Tyndall Address: 24673 Tyndall Farm Lane Milton DE 19968 Email: jessica@tyndalls.org Phone: (302) 841-4142 |
1/12/2023 |
Up for Election: At-Large (1 Seat)
| Nominating District | Term | Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| At-Large | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Shane Bowden Address: 16212 Whitesville Rd Delmar DE 19940 Email: bowdenconstructionde@gmail.com Phone: (410) 726-6427 |
2/2/2023 |
| At-Large | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Dawn M. Turner Address: 10802 Dorothy Rd Laurel DE 19956 Email: Dawn4Delmar@gmail.com Phone: (410) 726-2184 |
2/2/2023 |
Up for Election: District 2 (1 Seat) and District 3 (1 Seat)
| Nominating District | Term | Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 2 | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Michael R. Bellerose Address: 26183 Tuscany Drive Millsboro DE 19966 Email: Michael@DrBE.org Phone: (603) 391-8685 |
2/23/2023 |
| District 2 | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Leo J. Darmstadter III Address: 28 Haven Dr. Georgetown DE 19947 Email: ljdiii20@hotmail.com Phone: (856) 207-7955 |
3/2/2023 |
| District 2 | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Ivan D. Neal Address: 24780 Peterkins Rd Georgetown, De 19947 Email: ivandneal7@gmail.com Phone: (302) 933-0430 |
3/3/2023 |
| District 3 | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Leolga T. Wright Address: 28272 Warwick Rd Millsboro DE 19947 Email: leolgawright@gmail.com Phone: (302) 945-0830 |
1/31/2023 |
Up for Election: At-Large (1 Seat)
| Nominating District | Term | Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| At-Large | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Ivy Bonk Email: Ivy@everychildwhole.com Phone: (302) 245-0479 |
3/3/2023 |
| At-Large | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Sabrina Isler Address: 427 Center Street Laurel DE 19956 Email: taylorisler427@comcast.net Phone: (302) 875-0503 |
2/28/2023 |
Up for Election: At-Large (1 Seat)
| Nominating District | Term | Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| At-Large | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Armore Rice Phone: (302) 344-3276 |
3/1/2023 |
| At-Large | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Stephanie Smith Address: 780 Huston Street Seaford DE 19973 Email: ssg9922@comcast.net Phone: (302) 841-8244 |
2/22/2023 |
| At-Large | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
David Tull Address: 27007 Ellis Mill Road Seaford DE 19973 Email: davidtull13@gmail.com Phone: (302) 745-2849 |
2/8/2023 |
Up for Election: At-Large (1 Seat)
| Nominating District | Term | Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| At-Large | Four-Year Term Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
Jeffrey W. Allen Address: 19183 Wesley Church Rd Bridgeville DE 19933 Email: JWA913@msn.com |
2/3/2023 |
* Fills balance of original unexpired term
** School District crosses county boundaries. Smyrna and Milford School Board Elections and Referenda are both handled by Department of Elections - Kent County Office. Woodbridge School Board Elections and Referenda are both handled by Department of Elections - Sussex County Office
