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.
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.
Meet Our Board of Trustees
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LESLEY AULICK, VICE CHAIR
Lesley Aulick is the Senior Director of Global Sales at the Chemours Company where she leads a global sales function that supports customers around the world. She and her family have been a part of Wilmington Christian School for the past seven years and Lesley just completed her first three-year term serving on the Board of Trustees. She enthuses, "We are seeing God's awesome work first-hand in our family through WCS. I joyfully serve and partner with an amazing team in creating the long-term vision that strives to bless families for generations to come!" |
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SHANNON BULLOCK
Shannon Bullock is a full-time faculty member at Delaware County Community College. She and her husband have a son who will be graduating in June of 2021 from WCS. Shannon shares that her family has “been blessed in more ways than I can count. It is a blessing for our family that Riley is at Wilmington Christian School, and it is a blessing for our family to serve WCS.” |
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CHRIS DITO
Reverend Chris Dito serves as the Lead Pastor of Parkview Assembly of God and is also the founder of the Delaware Regional Dream Center in Newark. He and his wife have a daughter who has been attending WCS since 2015, and he has served on the Board of Trustees for the past year. "I am passionate about developing the next generation of Christian leaders who infuse Christ-centered values into our culture," he affirms. Reverend 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. |
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BRETT DORSCH, TREASURER
Brett Dorsch is the owner of Delmarva Wireless and ReThink Wellness, with locations in the United States and Great Britain. He has a long history with Wilmington Christian School, attending WCS as an elementary student, having his own three children graduate from WCS, and now seeing his grandchildren enrolled. In his fourth year of serving on the Board, Brett says, "I love serving on the Board and being part of the future as we seek God's vision and desire for the school. WCS has a special place in my heart." |
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MICHELLE MATTHEWS
Michelle Matthews has recently retired from her position as Social Work Administrator for the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency, where she served for thirty years. She and her family have been a part of the Wilmington Christian School family for eleven years, and this is her third year of serving on the Board of Trustees. "I have been blessed to be able to serve and honor God's calling on my life to assist my fellow team members in supporting Dr. Erdvig's vision for WCS and assist in creating an environment that provides our community with a Biblical worldview that prepares students to impact the world for Christ." |
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MICHAEL MCCUDDEN, CHAIR
Mike McCudden is the Director of Accounting and Audit Services for Master, Sidlow & Associates in Wilmington. A former Wilmington Christian School parent, Mike joined the Finance Committee in 2012 and the Board in 2013. |
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BRUCE RETTIG
Bruce Rettig manages field operations for a commercial mechanical contracting company. He has been a WCS parent since 2009; this is his second year serving on the Board. He affirms that "WCS approaches education with a Christian worldview. This means that students learn in an environment that pursues learning not just for learning's sake, but because God has created and sustains a world that declares 'His splendor and majesty,' providing meaning and purpose for both teachers and students. I am thankful to be in a position where I can offer support for that kind of education." Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. Full of splendor and majesty is His work, and His righteousness endures forever. (Psalm 111:2-3) |
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LINDA SCHWIND, SECRETARY
Linda Schwind is the Executive Director of Gilpin Hall, a non-profit organization in Wilmington that provides long term nursing care, assisted care, and an adult day program. Linda has a long heritage with Wilmington Christian School as an alumna, the mother of two WCS graduates, and the grandmother of a several WCS students. Her heritage of Christian education is strong as her mother was also a WCS Board member. |
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CHRISTOPHER VINCENT
Chris Vincent is a financial advisor and member of the team at Covenant Wealth Strategies in Wilmington. He attended Christian school, a Christian college, and is a life-long advocate for Christian education. He is the parent of two current Wilmington Christian School students, and is married to a WCS alumna. |
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.
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.
