Finance and Operations

Brian Ray

Brian Ray serves as the associate secretary of the Finance and Operations team at the Delaware Department of Education. Brian brings more than 25 years of experience in education leadership, fundraising, operations, and community engagement. He most recently served as president of Nativity Preparatory School in Wilmington, where he led three consecutive years of record-breaking fundraising, reaching a $1.5 million annual goal. He also expanded mental health and family engagement services, doubled student enrollment, and broadened high school placement opportunities for graduates.

Previously, Brian was head of school at Saint Edmond’s Academy, where he strengthened governance, elevated academics, and grew the annual fund significantly. His earlier roles include key leadership positions at Washington Jesuit Academy in Washington, D.C., and Georgetown Preparatory School in Maryland, where he oversaw finance, operations, residential life, and advancement efforts.

Brian holds a master’s in education from Boston College and a bachelor’s degree in human resources management from Geneva College. He currently serves as board president of the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware and is an active member of several professional organizations, including NBOA and ADVIS.

Brian lives in Wilmington with his wife and four children.