The Christina Board of Education voted on September 3 to extend an offer to serve as Acting Superintendent to Robert J. Andrzejewski.The appointment came after current superintendent Freeman Williams took a leave of absence. Reasons for the decision have not been disclosed.
The district has been the largest in the state, but recently saw the loss of schools in the city to the Red Clay district under legislation signed by Gov. Jack Markell. Voters have also rejected tax increases that are expected to lead to cuts in the number of staff.
Andrzejewski has served since 2009 as the president and chief executive officer of Innovative Educational Associates, and has worked with the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce to redesign its Superstars in Education Program.
He served from 2010-2014 as the executive director of the Delaware Mentoring Council. His experience as a public school superintendent includes serving as superintendent of the Red Clay Consolidated School District from 1997-2009.
He also served in the Red Clay Consolidated School District as assistant superintendent for administrative services, as a principal of Conrad Middle School and Shortlidge Elementary School, and as an assistant principal of Dickinson High School and Conrad Middle School.
Andrzejewski holds a doctorate degree in educational leadership, a master’s degree in special education, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology, all from the University of Delaware.
