"I am one of Western Christian High School's biggest fans. Over the past few years, I have been amazed and impressed with their outstanding faculty and student body. They have an exceptional staff that continually goes the extra mile to create a Christian community where students are loved, directed, challenged, and motivated. This is the school environment you dream your teenagers will experience."
Chuck Booher, Senior Pastor
Board of Directors
Dr. Ray McCormick, Board Chairperson
Professor of Communication Studies, Azusa Pacific University
Spouse: Laurie McCormick
Children at Western: Timothy and Joseph – alumni
Board Service: 8 years
Steven Prince, Vice Chairperson
Facilities Committee Chairperson
Former PTF President, WCS – 2 years
Associate Principal, HMC Architects, Ontario, CA
Over 21 years in the Architectural Practice with an emphasis in School and Hospital Projects.
Spouse: Teresa Prince
Children at Western: Carinna and Nathaniel – current students
Board Service: 2 years
Joelle Peelgren, Treasurer
Finance Committee Chairperson
Former volunteer for various alumni and fundraiser committees
Director of Human Resources, English Language Institute – China
Background in Education; Secondary Teaching Credential
Operations and Business positions held at World Vision for 16 years
Western Christian High School Alumni – 1974
Father, Jody DeGenaro – former school administrator
Spouse: James Peelgren
Board Service: 8 years
Dr. Tim Burlingame, Secretary
Superintendent, Sonrise Christian School – 33 years
Spouse: Kathy Burlingame
Children at Western: Eric, Jeremy, Joshua, and Tamara – alumni
Board Service: 6 years
Martha Forti
Facilities Committee Member
Teacher, retired
Spouse: William Forti
Children at Western: Andrea Forti – alumni
Grandchildren at Western: Virginia and Payne Brawley – current students
Board Service: 10 years
Lou Caldwell
Maintenance Supervisor, Citrus College
Volunteer track and cross country coach – 15 plus years
Spouse: Billie Jean Caldwell
Children at Western: Vickie Meister and Jill Lamb – alumni
Grandchildren at Western: 2 – elementary; I high school – current students
Board Service: 25 years
Keith Doolittle
President, Cook Induction Heating Co., Inc.
Elder, Whittier Church of Christ, 13 years
Spouse: Jan Doolittle
Children at Western: Brandon, Jessika, Troy, and Jordan – alumni
Board Service: 1 year