The WCS Board of Trustees, which oversees the school, is made up of elected individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to WCS. The primary focus of the Board is to provide the stability and resources necessary for the school to effectively fulfill its mission over time. The Board also nominates new board members to serve the school and oversees and evaluates the work of the Headmaster.
The work of the Board is primarily accomplished through various committees, which report to the full board on a regular basis. The Board meets monthly to receive reports and to make decisions on Board-level issues. Board members regularly contribute their time, talents, and other resources to advance the mission of WCS.
What is the process to join the Board?
Board members are elected (for three-year terms) from among the official WCS Corporate Membership roll. (See below for more information about becoming a Corporate Member of WCS.)
Interested individuals are welcome to inquire about serving on the Board. Annually, the process of board-member recruitment begins in the fall and includes a written application, an interview with the Executive Committee, recommendation by the full board, and ultimately a vote of affirmation by the WCS Corporate Membership in the spring.
The Board is always seeking for candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to the long-term success of WCS, who possess strategic governance skills and abilities, who are fully committed to the WCS Mission and Statement of Faith, and who are active in a local church which agrees with the WCS Statement of Faith.
WCS Corporate Membership
The WCS Bylaws require that the Board of Trustees maintain a current membership roster of individuals who are interested in the mission of the school, who are 18 years of age or older, and who subscribe to a credible profession of faith in Christ. If you are interested in becoming a Corporate Member, learn more by downloading and completing the WCS Membership Application.
The work of the Board is primarily accomplished through various committees, which report to the full board on a regular basis. The Board meets monthly to receive reports and to make decisions on Board-level issues. Board members regularly contribute their time, talents, and other resources to advance the mission of WCS.
What is the process to join the Board?
Board members are elected (for three-year terms) from among the official WCS Corporate Membership roll. (See below for more information about becoming a Corporate Member of WCS.)
Interested individuals are welcome to inquire about serving on the Board. Annually, the process of board-member recruitment begins in the fall and includes a written application, an interview with the Executive Committee, recommendation by the full board, and ultimately a vote of affirmation by the WCS Corporate Membership in the spring.
The Board is always seeking for candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to the long-term success of WCS, who possess strategic governance skills and abilities, who are fully committed to the WCS Mission and Statement of Faith, and who are active in a local church which agrees with the WCS Statement of Faith.
WCS Corporate Membership
The WCS Bylaws require that the Board of Trustees maintain a current membership roster of individuals who are interested in the mission of the school, who are 18 years of age or older, and who subscribe to a credible profession of faith in Christ. If you are interested in becoming a Corporate Member, learn more by downloading and completing the WCS Membership Application.
Meet Our Board of Trustees
LESLEY AULICK, VICE CHAIR
Lesley Aulick, a native of Kentucky, attended the University of Kentucky majoring in Chemical Engineering. It is here where she met her husband, Bradley, who is also a Kentucky native. They have two sons at Wilmington Christian, Silas and Isaac. Bradley, Lesley, and the boys are members of Brandywine Valley Baptist Church in Wilmington. Lesley is involved with the Children’s ministry and most recently the Women’s ministry at BVBC. God has brought the Aulicks to Wilmington, Delaware for two seasons of their lives, as they were initially residents of Delaware from 2001-2005 and most recently again in 2014. Lesley has spent her 18 year career with the DuPont Company in a variety of technical, commercial, and business roles, then in mid-2015 transitioned to the spin-off, Chemours, where she is a Global Product and Market Manager for the Refrigerants business. Lesley enjoys playing golf, rooting on her Kentucky Wildcats for basketball, and watching her boys play sports.
SHANNON BULLOCK
Shannon grew up in a small town in North Carolina. She was awarded a scholarship to attend Appalachian State University for undergraduate school where she earned a B.S. in secondary English education and a Masters degree. While attending Appalachian State University she met her husband Greg. By the time she graduated, Greg was settled in West Chester, PA and attending Berea Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Hockessin, DE. They married in August of 2000 and they continue to be active members at Berea. In May of 2001, she accepted a full time faculty position with Delaware County Community College and has been there since. Shannon says: “We’ve been blessed in more ways than I can count. It is a blessing for our family that Riley is at WCS. It would be a blessing for our family to serve WCS in whatever way is most effective for WCS.”
CHRIS DITO
Originally from New Jersey, Rev. Chris Dito and his wife, Denise, have one daughter, Dania, who attends WCS. They value Christian education as a priority in their daughter’s life. Rev. Dito is the Senior Pastor at Parkview Assembly of God in Pike Creek. Denise works alongside her husband as the Women’s Director and Children’s Director. Rev. Dito serves on the New Castle County Evangelical Ministers Fellowship Leadership team and is also the Delaware State Coordinator for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
BRETT DORSCH, TREASURER
Brett and wife Terry have three grown children, Stephanie, Michael, and Shaun, and total of 5 grandchildren (and, Brett says, they’re looking for more!) Brett’s three children attended WCS. Brett has three grandchildren who currently attend WCS. As a WCS parent, being involved was very important. Brett coached baseball and softball and stayed very involved with all school activities. Christian education was always a priority. Brett worships at Brandywine Valley Baptist Church, and has served on the Board for six years and as Chairman for three years. He currently serves as Missions Coordinator. Brett runs his own business wholesaling consumer electronics on the East Coast and in the United Kingdom.
MICHELLE MATTHEWS
Originally from South Jersey, Michelle and her husband Anthony have been a part of the WCS family for over 10 years since their daughter Zoë was four years old and in the Pre-K4 program. Michelle retired from the New Jersey Department of Child Protection and Permanency for which she worked for 30 years as a Social Work Administrator. Michelle received her undergraduate degree from the University of Bridgeport and her Masters degree from The Rutgers University School of Social Work. Michelle and her family are active members at their church, Union Baptist Temple in Bridgeton, New Jersey, where she and her husband serve as Deacon and Deaconess and are active with the Marriage/Couple Ministry; and Zoë is a junior usher. Michelle is excited to serve at WCS as the Lord leads.
MICHAEL MCCUDDEN, CHAIR
Michael joined the Finance Committee in 2012 and the Board in 2013; he serves as the Chair of the Finance Committee. He has been a member of the St. Anthony’s Community Center board for more than 25 years where he serves as the Treasurer. A certified public accountant, Michael is the Director of Accounting and Audit Services for Master, Sidlow & Associates in Wilmington, DE. Michael and his family reside in Landenberg, PA. They worship at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Kemblesville, PA.
BRUCE RETTIG
Bruce Rettig is a long-time WCS parent and an alumni parent. Bruce, who lives in West Chester, PA, is actively involved in his home church, Highland Baptist Church in Parksburg, PA and is an owner/operator in his family business, Merit Mechanical Co., in Newark, DE.
LINDA SCHWIND, SECRETARY
Linda Schwind has multiple connections with WCS as an alumnus, the mother of two WCS graduates, and the grandmother of a WCS student. Her mother was also a WCS Board member. Linda is the Executive Director of Gilpin Hall, a non-profit organization in Wilmington providing long term nursing care, assisted care, and an adult day program. Linda resides in Avondale, PA and worships at Brandywine Valley Baptist Church in Wilmington.
CHRISTOPHER VINCENT
Chris attended a Christian school and a Christian college and is a life-long advocate for Christian education. He is the parent of two WCS students, is married to an alumna, and attends Brandywine Valley Baptist Church. As a financial advisor, Chris is a member of the team at Covenant Wealth Strategies in Wilmington, DE.
Lesley Aulick, a native of Kentucky, attended the University of Kentucky majoring in Chemical Engineering. It is here where she met her husband, Bradley, who is also a Kentucky native. They have two sons at Wilmington Christian, Silas and Isaac. Bradley, Lesley, and the boys are members of Brandywine Valley Baptist Church in Wilmington. Lesley is involved with the Children’s ministry and most recently the Women’s ministry at BVBC. God has brought the Aulicks to Wilmington, Delaware for two seasons of their lives, as they were initially residents of Delaware from 2001-2005 and most recently again in 2014. Lesley has spent her 18 year career with the DuPont Company in a variety of technical, commercial, and business roles, then in mid-2015 transitioned to the spin-off, Chemours, where she is a Global Product and Market Manager for the Refrigerants business. Lesley enjoys playing golf, rooting on her Kentucky Wildcats for basketball, and watching her boys play sports.
SHANNON BULLOCK
Shannon grew up in a small town in North Carolina. She was awarded a scholarship to attend Appalachian State University for undergraduate school where she earned a B.S. in secondary English education and a Masters degree. While attending Appalachian State University she met her husband Greg. By the time she graduated, Greg was settled in West Chester, PA and attending Berea Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Hockessin, DE. They married in August of 2000 and they continue to be active members at Berea. In May of 2001, she accepted a full time faculty position with Delaware County Community College and has been there since. Shannon says: “We’ve been blessed in more ways than I can count. It is a blessing for our family that Riley is at WCS. It would be a blessing for our family to serve WCS in whatever way is most effective for WCS.”
CHRIS DITO
Originally from New Jersey, Rev. Chris Dito and his wife, Denise, have one daughter, Dania, who attends WCS. They value Christian education as a priority in their daughter’s life. Rev. Dito is the Senior Pastor at Parkview Assembly of God in Pike Creek. Denise works alongside her husband as the Women’s Director and Children’s Director. Rev. Dito serves on the New Castle County Evangelical Ministers Fellowship Leadership team and is also the Delaware State Coordinator for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
BRETT DORSCH, TREASURER
Brett and wife Terry have three grown children, Stephanie, Michael, and Shaun, and total of 5 grandchildren (and, Brett says, they’re looking for more!) Brett’s three children attended WCS. Brett has three grandchildren who currently attend WCS. As a WCS parent, being involved was very important. Brett coached baseball and softball and stayed very involved with all school activities. Christian education was always a priority. Brett worships at Brandywine Valley Baptist Church, and has served on the Board for six years and as Chairman for three years. He currently serves as Missions Coordinator. Brett runs his own business wholesaling consumer electronics on the East Coast and in the United Kingdom.
MICHELLE MATTHEWS
Originally from South Jersey, Michelle and her husband Anthony have been a part of the WCS family for over 10 years since their daughter Zoë was four years old and in the Pre-K4 program. Michelle retired from the New Jersey Department of Child Protection and Permanency for which she worked for 30 years as a Social Work Administrator. Michelle received her undergraduate degree from the University of Bridgeport and her Masters degree from The Rutgers University School of Social Work. Michelle and her family are active members at their church, Union Baptist Temple in Bridgeton, New Jersey, where she and her husband serve as Deacon and Deaconess and are active with the Marriage/Couple Ministry; and Zoë is a junior usher. Michelle is excited to serve at WCS as the Lord leads.
MICHAEL MCCUDDEN, CHAIR
Michael joined the Finance Committee in 2012 and the Board in 2013; he serves as the Chair of the Finance Committee. He has been a member of the St. Anthony’s Community Center board for more than 25 years where he serves as the Treasurer. A certified public accountant, Michael is the Director of Accounting and Audit Services for Master, Sidlow & Associates in Wilmington, DE. Michael and his family reside in Landenberg, PA. They worship at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Kemblesville, PA.
BRUCE RETTIG
Bruce Rettig is a long-time WCS parent and an alumni parent. Bruce, who lives in West Chester, PA, is actively involved in his home church, Highland Baptist Church in Parksburg, PA and is an owner/operator in his family business, Merit Mechanical Co., in Newark, DE.
LINDA SCHWIND, SECRETARY
Linda Schwind has multiple connections with WCS as an alumnus, the mother of two WCS graduates, and the grandmother of a WCS student. Her mother was also a WCS Board member. Linda is the Executive Director of Gilpin Hall, a non-profit organization in Wilmington providing long term nursing care, assisted care, and an adult day program. Linda resides in Avondale, PA and worships at Brandywine Valley Baptist Church in Wilmington.
CHRISTOPHER VINCENT
Chris attended a Christian school and a Christian college and is a life-long advocate for Christian education. He is the parent of two WCS students, is married to an alumna, and attends Brandywine Valley Baptist Church. As a financial advisor, Chris is a member of the team at Covenant Wealth Strategies in Wilmington, DE.
