Board Members

Year Elected: 2020, 2024

Term Expires: December 2027

Committee(s): Communications (Chair), Business & Operations, Municipal Alliance Representative, Negotiations

NJSBA Certifications: Certified Board Member (CBM),

Education: BS in Accounting from Rutgers University Camden

Pennsauken Residency: I have lived in Pennsauken for 40 years along with 4 generations of my family.

Pennsauken Family History: My daughter and grandsons attended Pennsauken Schools, and back in the early 90's I served as PTA treasurer at Central School.

Personal Statement:  I am honored and blessed to have been elected again to serve on the Board.  There is nothing more rewarding than working hard to make sure all of our students have every opportunity for success.  Putting children first will always be my priority.

Contact: lisa.eckel@pennsauken.net

Year Elected: Appointed October 2022, Re-Elected November 2022 & November 2025

Term Expires: December 2028

Committee(s): Business & Operations, Education, Negotiations

Education: Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts (Camden) Class of 2001

Pennsauken Residency: Osvaldo has lived in Pennsauken for 7 years

Pennsauken Family History: I am married to a lifelong Pennsauken resident who is also a  graduate of Pennsauken High School. I have 4 sons who all attend Pennsauken schools

Personal Statement: I am a Pennsauken business owner as well as founder of The Pennsauken INDIANS Baseball Club. I am bilingual and hoping to bridge the gap with the Hispanic Community. My main focus is for all students to thrive and take advantage of all the opportunities that our school district has to offer. 

Contact: osvaldo.alves@pennsauken.net​​​​​​​

Year Elected: 2024

Term Expires: December 2027

Committee(s): Business & Operations, Education

Education: Rutgers University (Educational Facilities Management) & PHS Class of 1987

Pennsauken Residency: I am a proud life-long Pennsauken resident.

Pennsauken Family History: My wife and I live in the Bloomfield section with our three children and two shorkies.

Personal Statement: I am particularly passionate about our special needs programs, student well being, and curriculum development. I believe that by collaborating with teachers, administrators,  parents, and most importantly, our students we can achieve great things.

Contact: jerry.bennett@pennsauken.net

Year Elected: Appointed 2023, Elected 2024 (1 year term), Elected 2025

Term Expires: December 2028

Committee(s): Communications, Business & Operations (Chair), Negotiations

Education: PHS graduate. Class of 1989

Pennsauken Residency: I have lived in Pennsauken since 1973.

Pennsauken Family History: I am married to Lauren. We have two daughters, Lexi and Hannah.

Personal Statement: “We must all either wear out or rust out, every one of us. My choice is to wear out.” T. Roosevelt

Contact: jeffrey.carey@pennsauken.net

Year Elected: 2023​​​

Term Expires: December 2026 

Committee(s):  Education, Policy (Chair)

Education: B.S. in Finance from Rutgers University.

Pennsauken Residency: I have lived in Pennsauken for over 30 years. 

Pennsauken Family History:  My husband and I live in the Bloomfield section of Pennsauken and are blessed with 2 children (1 daughter and 1 son) and two dogs.  I'm also a proud class of 2003 Pennsauken High School graduate.

Personal Statement: I’m honored to be a member of the Pennsauken Board of Education, where I can devote my time to working with administration to ensure the students of Pennsauken receive a quality education that helps set them up for success in the future.

Contact: jaclyn.hutton@pennsauken.net​

Year Elected: 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024

Term Expires: December 2027

Committee(s): Policy, CCSBA Representative, Municipal Alliance Representative, Urban School Boards Representative.

NJSBA Certifications: Certified Board Leader (CBL), Master Board Member (MBM), Certified Board Member (CBM), and New Board Member Boardsmanship Certification (NBM)

Education: B.S. in Business from Rosemont College

Pennsauken Community Involvement: Pennsauken Free Public Library (Board Trustee), Pennsauken Community Garden: (Treasurer), Member of Asbury United Methodist (Usher), 

Military Career & Organizations: Retired 2009 US Air Force Reserve, Retired 2012 Air National Guard, DAV: Life membership, VFW: Life membership, American Legion Post 68, Wounded Warrior Project, Sailor Warrior

Contact: diane.johnson@pennsauken.net

Year Elected: 2023​​​

Term Expires: December 2026

Committee(s): Education, Policy

Education: Pennsauken High School graduate class of 2009

Pennsauken Residency: My family and I have been honored to be part of this beautiful diverse community since 2005.

Pennsauken Family History: I am Married and have 2 children, one who attends Pennsauken schools

Personal Statement: I am Bilingual and eager to work with our Hispanic Community in town and with students to ensure they are represented and provided the best education they deserve. I have been the Deputy Clerk in Pennsauken Twp since 2019. I am honored and I take being elected by our residents as an enormous responsibility and I will work with my fellow board members and Superintendent to do the best I know we can do for all our students.

Contact: ana.matos@pennsauken.net

Year Elected: 2023

Term Expires: December 2026

Committee(s): NJSBA Legislative Representative

Education: Camden Catholic High School (1978)

Pennsauken Residency: I have lived in Pennsauken for 37 years

Pennsauken Family History:  Married with 2 children who attended Pennsauken Schools.

Personal Statement:  I am a proud, retired member of Local 98 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. I served on this school board from 1995 to 2013. I enjoy giving back to my community and am a member of the Pennsauken Lions Club, and the Pennsauken Planning Board. I am also the director of the Temple Lutheran Church food pantry. 

Contact: matthew.mcdevitt@pennsauken.net

Year Elected: 2025

Term Expires: December 2028

Committee(s): 

Education: Pennsauken High School Graduate, Class of 1994; Camden County Vocational & Technical School, Sicklerville Campus (Cosmetology) 1995

Pennsauken Residency: Pennsauken resident for over 40 years

Pennsauken Family History: I have 3 children, my youngest is a student in Pennsauken Township Public Schools

Personal Statement: I am a proud lifelong member of the Pennsauken Township Public Schools community.  I was educated in Pennsauken Township Public Schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade.  I later returned to the district to serve as the Cosmetology teacher for seven years.  I am also the parent of a student currently enrolled in Pennsauken Township Public Schools.  Guided by my experiences as a student, educator, and parent, I am honored to serve my community as an elected member of the Pennsauken Township Board of Education.

Contact: jibril.smitherman@pennsauken.net