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
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 are celebrating 16 years of marriage this year and have two sons at Wilmington Christian, Silas and Isaac. Bradley, Lesley, and the boys are members of Brandywine Valley Baptist Church (BVBC) 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. She earned a BS in secondary English education and Master of Arts 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.”
BRETT DORSCH
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 two grandchildren who attend WCS, Keeley (2nd) and Peyton (K). 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 and has been self employed for over 21 years, wholesaling consumer electronics on the East Coast and in the United Kingdom.
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 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, his wife Becky, and son (a WCS high school student) reside in Landenberg, PA. They worship at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Kemblesville, PA.
LINDA SCHWIND
(SECRETARY)
Linda Schwind has multiple connections with WCS as an alumnus, the mother of two WCS grads, 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.
RENE SOLIS
(VICE CHAIR)
Rene joined the Board in 2013. He and his wife Donna live in Pike Creek, Delaware. They are parents of two WCS graduates, (class of 2016 and 2013). Currently they have a son in middle school. Rene is VP-Operations Manager leading a team of Legal and Risk specialists at Chase Bank. Rene and his family worship at Sycamore Hill Church. He is also President of the Board for Delaware Magic Girls Fastpitch.
CHAMP THORNTON
Champ joined the board in 2015. He and his wife Robben have been married since 1996 and are parents to three children who are enrolled at WCS. He is an associate pastor at Ogletown Baptist Church in Newark, Delaware. Previously, he has taught in Christian education at the secondary level, served as Director of Ministry in a training school in Ohio, and authored Bible curriculum for use in elementary and middle school classrooms.
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 are celebrating 16 years of marriage this year and have two sons at Wilmington Christian, Silas and Isaac. Bradley, Lesley, and the boys are members of Brandywine Valley Baptist Church (BVBC) 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. She earned a BS in secondary English education and Master of Arts 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.”
BRETT DORSCH
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 two grandchildren who attend WCS, Keeley (2nd) and Peyton (K). 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 and has been self employed for over 21 years, wholesaling consumer electronics on the East Coast and in the United Kingdom.
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 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, his wife Becky, and son (a WCS high school student) reside in Landenberg, PA. They worship at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Kemblesville, PA.
LINDA SCHWIND
(SECRETARY)
Linda Schwind has multiple connections with WCS as an alumnus, the mother of two WCS grads, 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.
RENE SOLIS
(VICE CHAIR)
Rene joined the Board in 2013. He and his wife Donna live in Pike Creek, Delaware. They are parents of two WCS graduates, (class of 2016 and 2013). Currently they have a son in middle school. Rene is VP-Operations Manager leading a team of Legal and Risk specialists at Chase Bank. Rene and his family worship at Sycamore Hill Church. He is also President of the Board for Delaware Magic Girls Fastpitch.
CHAMP THORNTON
Champ joined the board in 2015. He and his wife Robben have been married since 1996 and are parents to three children who are enrolled at WCS. He is an associate pastor at Ogletown Baptist Church in Newark, Delaware. Previously, he has taught in Christian education at the secondary level, served as Director of Ministry in a training school in Ohio, and authored Bible curriculum for use in elementary and middle school classrooms.
