Administration

Mr. Patrick Bertsche, Superintendent

M.B.A. from the Keller Graduate School of Management B.S. in Industrial Management from LeTourneau University LeTourneau University Board of Trustees from 1996 to present WCS School Board member from 2000-2004 WCS School Board President from 2004-2009 Senior Vice President - Camcraft, Inc. Superintendent WCS from 2009 to present

Mrs. Carolyn Palmer, High School Principal

M.A. in Educational Leadership from Aurora University in Aurora, IL B.A. in Education from Judson University in Elgin, IL Homebound teacher and French teacher in School District #300 Middle school teacher at Midwest Christian Academy in Chicago, IL Elementary teacher at Westminster Christian School from 1994-2004 High school principal at Westminster Christian School since 2004

Mrs. Janet Hild, Director of Resource Services

Masters of Arts in Teaching from National-Louis University Bachelor's of Fine Arts from the University of Evansville Experience with ADHD, LD, PDD-NOS, ASD, AS, SID, MMH SLANT Certified 18+ years of teaching experience

Mrs. Debbie Layne, Curriculum and Media Specialist

M.S.Ed. in Reading from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL B.A. in Education from Judson University in Elgin, IL Taught 5th Grade at Medinah Christian School Taught 2nd Grade at WCS from 1988-1992 Reading Specialist at Elmwood Elementary School in Elmwood Park, IL Taught 7th & 8th Grade Language Arts at Lincoln Hall Middle School Taught graduate and undergraduate courses in reading diagnosis and remediation as well as reading, language arts, and social studies methods courses for Northern Illinois University from 1995-2003 Taught 5th Grade at Brook Forest School in Oak Brook, IL Supervised pre-service teachers for Judson University and DePaul University from 2000-2006 Elementary Principal at WCS from 2007 - 2010 Curriculum and Media Specialist at WCS from 2010 to present

Mr. Rick Palmer, Director of Athletics

M.A. from Concordia University in Chicago, IL B.A. from Judson University in Elgin, IL 12 years - Algonquin Middle School in School District #300 - Athletic Director and taught PE, social studies, and health 8 years - Hampshire Middle/High School in Dist. #300 - Taught PE, technology, and driver's education 20 years - Have coached basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, track, and wrestling Director of Athletics at WCS from 2004 to present

Mrs. Julie Chapman, Fine Arts Director

B.S. in Music Education/Choral and Piano from The University of Illinois K-9 music teacher and drama director at Saints, Faith and Hope School in Winnetka, IL Established and directed summer music camp in Wilmette, IL Minister of Music - Peace Community Church in Frankfort, IL Vinyard Moon Music and Appleseed Kids Music founder and president Composed, recorded, and distributed 3 solo piano and 4 children's albums Willow Creek Church pianist and music engraver (WillowCharts) Taught private piano lessons in Winnetka, Frankfort, and St. Charles, IL and in Scituate and Hingham, MA from 1985-2007 Upper school music teacher - Derby Academy in Hingham, MA Choral music and drama instructor for WCS from 2006 to present Fine Arts Director at WCS from 2010 to present

Mrs. Maggie Schwartz, Business Manager

B.S. in Human Relations from Judson University in Elgin, IL Business Manager at WCS since 1988