Odise Carr was sworn in as a member of the BCIT/BCSSSD Board of Education at the meeting on July 7, 2022. He has served on the Westampton Township Committee since July 2021 and previously served on the Camden Police Federal Credit Union Board of Directors from 2018 through 2021.

Mr. Carr's motivation to join the Board stems from his belief in the importance of education in our personal and collective growth, which he exhibits by continuing to pursue traditional education and professional development opportunities. He applied and was accepted to law school in 2019, and finished his studies in two years. 

As a Board member, Mr. Carr is proud of the alternative paths offered to students. Additionally, he feels that the administration and staff do an amazing job in serving the interests of the parents and children. Mr. Carr believes that education encompasses more than just academics and that future leaders are being forged today. He is excited to have this opportunity to contribute to the knowledge, growth, and success of these future leaders. 

Mr. Carr has been involved in policy, administration, operations, training, and executive tasks in both the New Jersey Army National Guard and Police Department and is confident in his ability to make strategic and prudent decisions. Prior to his honorable separation from the Army, he was an operations officer charged with the coordination and administration of essential tasks and training. While serving in law enforcement, Mr. Carr oversaw accreditation tasks for a large South Jersey organization and was awarded for achieving accreditation for the department. He also served as an administrator for patrol operations and implemented community policing strategies.

In his spare time, Mr. Carr enjoys working with his hands, building and remodeling homes, and working on antique cars.  He also enjoys golf, fishing, an occasional video game, and most importantly, spending time with his family. Mr. Carr is a lifelong resident of Westampton Township, New Jersey.

Robert Brittain is the Vice President of the BCIT/BCSSSD Board of Education and has been a member of our Board since 2021. He currently sits on the Medford Lakes School District Board of Education as well, where he has been serving for the past 14 years.

Mr. Brittain has been in education for over 40 years and has held the roles of middle school teacher, guidance counselor, and acting principal. His insight as an experienced educator is beneficial to all in the school community and has helped him contribute as a member of the Board.

Mr. Brittain is most proud of being part of this board that listens and helps students to reach their maximum potential. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, traveling, working in the yard, and spending time with family. He has been married for 52 years to his wife and best friend, and together they have 3 children and 5 grandchildren.

Tiffany Cohen was sworn in as a member of the BCIT/BCSSSD Board of Education at the meeting on July 6, 2023. 

Ms. Cohen's motivation to join the Board stems from her professional background as an accountant and former internal auditor. 

As a BCIT alumni, Ms. Cohen feels it is important to serve the district that provided a strong foundation for her. With a desire to get involved, Ms. Cohen recognizes the importance of education and how it aids young people in their quest for success. It is because of this desire that Ms. Cohen is proud to be in a position to pay it forward to the students who currently attend both BCIT and BCSSSD schools. 

In her free time, Ms. Cohen enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants and spending time with family and friends. Ms. Cohen is a proud mother to her daughter who is currently a sophomore at North Carolina A&T State University majoring in Education. 

Michelle Parker has served on the BCIT/BCSSSD Board of Education since August of 2020. Being in the field of Instructional Technology for over 30 years has been an excellent backdrop and training ground for her role as a Board member. She has had the opportunity to understand many of the standard operating procedures through her work with school district administrators and exposure to the operational side of the business office. 

Ms. Parker is Burlington County-educated from 2nd-12th grade and carries a torch and sincere compassion for our children--the whole child, but particularly from an instructional perspective. She was motivated to join the Board to weigh in on the decisions that impact the opportunities for the continued success of our children. As a Board member, she is quite proud of the shared vision across the Board and school leadership. Ms. Parker is most proud of our dedicated teaching staff and amazing students.

Ms. Parker has been married to her husband Craig for nearly 20 years. Together, they have a blended family with three lovely children ages 30, 28, and 18 as well as a super cute dog named Coco. In her spare time, Ms. Parker enjoys traveling with friends and family, especially throughout the Caribbean. She also enjoys baking, partcipating in fundraisers, and serving our community.