Re-Elect Barna, Naphys & Ricchiutti - WD Board of Education

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Dr. Drew Ricchiuti a 16-year resident of West Deptford. He graduated from Washington Township High School in 1993, Rowan University in 1997 with a Bachelor's in Biological Sciences, and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (Salus University) with a Doctorate in Optometry in 2001. He currently practices Optometry in South Jersey, at a very large multi specialty Ophthalmology practice.

Dr. Ricchiuti and his wife Jennifer, a 1992 West Deptford alum, have 3 children just beginning their journeys through the West Deptford school system. Their twins, Avery and Evan are currently in sixth grade at WDMS and their youngest Owen is in fourth grade at Greenfields. Dr. Ricchiuti is extremely pleased with his children's educational experience so far and he is looking forward to the success his children and all the children of the district achieve along their educational journey.

Dr Ricchiuti states, "As a Board of Education member, he is looking forward to working with his fellow Board members to ensure that each and every West Deptford student receives the highest quality education."

Jacquelyn Naphys graduated from Nazareth Academy High School in 1985. She then received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from Holy Family College and a Masters of Education from Beaver College. Jacquelyn also has a Reading Specialist Certification. She has been employed by the School District of Philadelphia for 23 years. She began her career as a classroom teacher, later serving as a professional developer, a literacy facilitator, and a Reading First Coach. Currently, Jacquelyn serves as a reading specialist at the Kearney School in Philadelphia. Over ten years ago, the Naphys family moved to West Deptford. Daughter Kaitlyn attended Green-fields Elementary School, West Deptford Middle School and is now a sophomore at West Deptford High School.

Jacquelyn believes in the power of an education. “We need to give children the necessary tools and guidance to enable them to reach their full potential. The Board of Education members, administrators, teachers, parents, and members of the community must all strive to work together to create a rigorous, yet caring learning environment for all of our children. I am honored to serve on the Board of Education for West Deptford Township.”

Nancy Barna, MBM, is a Master Board Member certified by the New Jersey School Board Association. She and her husband, John, raised three children who attended schools in the West Deptford School District: Dr. Ryan Barna - Class of 1998 & Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy – PharmD; Melissa Barna Jennings - Class of 2003 & Rutgers University – Pharmaceutical Chemistry; and Tyler Barna - Class of 2017, Rutgers Honors College Class of 2021 – Astrophysics, & University of Minnesota – Astrophysics - Second Year PhD student.

Nancy attributes her children’s success to the important educational foundation that West Deptford Schools provided to each of them. Much has changed between the years Ryan and Tyler attended WD schools – especially in the area of technology. Students went from learning exclusively with textbooks to laptops, and chalkboards were replaced Smart Boards. However, one thing that has not changed over the years – Nancy’s dedication to instilling the love of learning in all children.

Nancy's leadership roles as a Member of the West Deptford Rent Control Board; Trustee for the West Deptford Free Public Library; President of the GFWC Woman's Club of West Deptford; Cubmaster of West Deptford Scout Pack 296; Committee Member of West Deptford Boy Scout Troop 9; and Girl Scout Leader, provided her with decades of service to the community as well as great opportunities to listen to what is important to the families of West Deptford.

As a volunteer with the Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries Food Pantry at Colonial Manor UMC in West Deptford, Mrs. Barna worked with the District to provide information for qualified families of students through the Pantry as well as free summer lunches for qualified students through the GWCM Summer Lunchbox Program. In cooperation with West Deptford High School Key Club, Mrs. Barna has been able to coordinate the Club’s food drives with this WD food pantry – ultimately benefitting District families and other local families in need.

Nancy received her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work - graduating Cum Laude from Rutgers University-Camden. She holds an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies from Gloucester County College, where she also graduated with honors. Nancy is a Paralegal with the government.

“KEEPING STUDENTS FIRST” is Mrs. Barna’s focus as she proudly serves her second term as a member of the West Deptford Board of Education.

PSA: Chase and Cole want you to vote for their NANA, NANCY BARNA, and her friends, DREW RICCHIUTI and JACKIE NAPHYS, too!

Nancy, Drew, and Jackie thank you for your support today!

PSA: Chase and Cole want you to vote for their NANA, Nancy Barna, and her friends, Drew Richiutti and Jackie Naphys, too!

Re-Elect Nancy BARNA - West Deptford BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Re-Elect Jackie NAPHYS - West Deptford BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Re-Elect Drew RICCHIUTI - West Deptford BOARD OF EDUCATION.

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DR. DREW RICCHIUTI
Term: Dec. 2019

Dr. Drew Ricchiuti a long-timey resident of West Deptford. He graduated from Washington Township High School in 1993, Rowan University in 1997 with a Bachelor's in Biological Sciences, and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (Salus University) with a Doctorate in Optometry in 2001. He currently practices Optometry in South Jersey, at a very large multi-specialty Ophthalmology practice.

Dr. Ricchiuti and his wife Jennifer, a 1992 West Deptford alum, have 3 children attending West Deprford schoolsheir twins, Avery and Evan and also Owen. Dr. Ricchiuti is extremely pleased with his children's educational experience and he is looking forward to the success his children and all the children of the district achieve along their educational journey.

Dr Ricchiuti states, "As a Board of Education member, I am looking forward to continuing to work with my fellow Board members to ensure that each and every West Deptford student receives the highest quality education."

JACQUELYN NAPHYS
Term: Dec. 2019

Jaccqelyn Naphys graduated from Nazareth Academy High School in 1985. She then received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from Holy Family College and a Masters of Education from Beaver College. Jacquelyn also has a Reading Specialist Certification. She has been employed by the School District of Philadelphia for 26 years. She began her career as a classroom teacher, later serving as a professional developer, a literacy facilitator, and a Reading First Coach. Currently, Jacquelyn serves as a reading specialist at the Kearney School in Philadelphia.

Over ten years ago, the Naphys family moved to West Deptford with her husband, Tereence, and daughter, Kaitlyn, who attended Green-fields Elementary School, West Deptford Middle School, graduated from WDHS in 2019, and is now a Freshman at Penn State University.

Jacquelyn believes in the power of a great education. “We need to give children the necessary tools and guidance to enable them to reach their full potential. The Board of Education members, administrators, teachers, parents, and members of the community must all strive to work together to create a rigorous, yet caring learning environment for all of our children. I would be honored to continue to serve on the Board of Education for West Deptford Township.”

NANCY BARNA
Term: Dec. 2019

Nancy Barna is a Board Member certified by the New Jersey School Board Association. She and her husband, John, raised three children who attended schools in the West Deptford Township School District: Dr. Ryan Barna - WDHS Class of 1998 - Pharmacist; Melissa Barna Jennings - WDHS Class of 2003 – Pharmaceutical Chemist; and Tyler Barna - WDHS Class of 2017 – Junior at Rutgers Honors College – Astrophysics Major.

Nancy attributes their success to the important educational foundation that West Deptford Schools provided to each of them. Much has changed between the years when Ryan attended until Tyler attended WD schools, especially in the area of technology. During that time period, students went from learning exclusively with textbooks to integrating laptops into the classrooms. However, one thing that has not changed over the years is Nancy's dedication to instilling the love of learning in children.

Nancy's leadership roles as a Trustee for the West Deptford Free Public Library; President of the GFWC Woman's Club of West Deptford; Cub Master of West Deptford Scout Pack 296; Committee Member of West Deptford Boy Scout Troop 9; and Girl Scout Leader, provided her with decades of service to the community as well as great opportunities to listen to what is important to the families of West Deptford.

As a volunteer with the Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries Food Pantry in West Deptford, Mrs. Barna provided information to the District for students who receive free or reduced lunches in WD schools. Upon application and documentation, those students can now receive a free lunch twice a week during the summer through GWCM’s Summer Lunchbox Program.

Nancy received her Paralegal Degree from Gloucester County College, and works for county government. She also majored in Political Science with minors in Sociology and pre-law at Rutgers University.

Nancy feels that keeping “STUDENTS FIRST” is her most important focus as she proudly serves on the West Deptford Board of Education. She looks forward to continuing to serve the students of West Deptford.