Wye River Upper School, an independent school serving bright students with learning differences, announced new members to its Board of Trustees.
Mary Campbell of Queen Anne’s County and Richard White of Talbot County were both elected as new members to the board of trustees, while Myron Richardson was appointed to the office of Treasurer and Patricia McGlannan, co-founder of the school, was appointed to the newly created, Trustee Emeritus position. “My connection to WRUS goes beyond my involvement as a co-founder and board member. Most importantly, I am always connected as a parent. Wye River Upper School served my son’s strengths and needs for four years and that is something I will always carry with me” said McGlannan.
“We are very pleased to welcome Mary and Richard to our Board of Trustees. They both provide talents, expertise and experience that will compliment our current board. Their leadership will serve WRUS well” said John Devlin, board chair.
Richardson’s appointment as treasurer comes at a critical time for WRUS. “We are in a complex period of growth. We are serving more students and have dedicated our time and energy not only to providing them with the education they deserve, but with a school building and an alma mater they can call home “ added Devlin. The Wye River Upper School board and committees continue to raise funds for its capital campaign, Building Great Minds, Saving Great Spaces.
“Raising the funds to restore a historic icon like the 1926 Centreville Armory is no easy task but our Board of Trustees and volunteers remain committed.” said Chrissy Aull, founding Executive Director of WRUS. “We are 75% of the way toward our $5 milllion goal. We are thrilled and can’t wait to move in.”
Mary Campbell is a member of the boards of trustees of a number of local non-profits and is editor of The Queen Anne’s Chronicle. Before retiring, she taught and was an administrator and a Board member at an independent school in Bethesda, Maryland. Her 24 years of teaching convinced her that a “one size fits all” approach to education does not work; it creates frustration, and too often leaves a student’s strengths and talents unrecognized and undeveloped. “WRUS’s small class size and staff of dedicated teachers provide the creative, individualized learning environment that our students need to meet with success. Having a school like WRUS in Centreville, and restoring and repurposing the grand old Armory for such good use makes WRUS a triple win – for the students, the Town, and the historic building.” said Campbell.
Richard White is an attorney currently serving as Of Counsel at Miles & Stockbridge, P.C. in Easton, Maryland. The focus of his practice is advising private and public companies in connection with general corporate and securities matters. Mr. White also has expertise in family business and estate planning. In addition to serving on the board of many private charitable foundations, he is the past Senior Warden of the Vestry of Christ Church, (Easton) and currently a member of the Investment & Endowment Board of Christ Church (Easton) as well a Member of the Finance Committee of Shore Health System, member of the Board of Washington and Lee Institute for Honor; counsel to the Talbot Interfaith Shelter for the homeless and to the St. Vincent De Paul Society of Easton. He describes his involvement with Wye River Upper School as a unique opportunity. “It’s the right organization for me at the right time in its history and in my life. I am very excited about the school’s mission of serving bright students with learning differences. The stories of turnaround are remarkable and I look forward to my board service.” said White.
WRUS also expresses its appreciation for their dedicated service to Bob Richardson and Virginia Duffey. They will no longer be serving on the board of trustees but remain supporters of the school. “They have both given tremendously of their time, treasure and talent.” said Aull. “They are and have been an asset to WRUS.”
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