Stewarding the mission with care and accountability.

Fred Miser

School Board President

Dr. Fred Miser was born in Welch, WV, moved to Cherry Point, NC (his father was in the marine corps) and then to Mansfield OH in the 3 rd grade. He accepted Jesus as his personal savior in vacation bible school at age 7. He graduated from Mansfield Christian School and then attended Wheaton College (IL) where he majored in Biology and met his future wife, Debi, who also majored in Biology. They married after graduation in 1979, right before Fred attended The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Medicine. Because of scholarships, Fred entered the US Army after graduation. He completed his family medicine residency at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta GA and a faculty development fellowship at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma WA. Fred and Debi spent time in Augusta GA, Lawton OK, Tacoma WA, Honolulu HI and then back to Tacoma WA (with some short term tours in the Philippines and Madagascar). At each duty station they had a child (five total). Fred retired from the Army as a LTC and spent a year at the University of Washington. They moved to Powell Ohio in 1998 when Fred joined the OSU Department of Family and Community Medicine. Over the years he was clinical research director and family medicine residency director. He is now a Professor Emeritus of Family and Community Medicine. Fred and Debi have been members of Delaware Bible Church (DBC) since 1998. All five of their children attended and graduated from Delaware Christian School (and subsequently Wheaton College). Debi was on the DCS School Board for 12 years and now is involved in Women’s Ministry. Over the years Fred has served as DBC elder for eight years, and is currently on the DBC Elder Board and President of the DCS School Board. Fred is “semi-retired” but still teaches and supervises family medicine residents in the office and serves on various medical committees. Prior recognition include teaching and research awards, including OSU College of Medicine Distinguished Educator, Medical Alumni Faculty Teaching, Gold Humanism Honor Society, and the Lifetime Achievement in Teaching. He and Debi have 15 grandchildren whom they love to visit and mentor. Fred’s favorite verse is found in Micah 6:8, “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”

Becky Donnally

Becky Donnally and her husband Mike, along with their three daughters reside in Dublin, Ohio. Their two younger daughters attend DCS. Their family attends Vineyard church, Sawmill campus in Dublin. Becky grew up in a small farm community in NW Ohio in a Christian home, however, it wasn’t until college that she came to a saving faith of her own. The Lord radically changed her life and she is most passionate about seeing others come to know Jesus! Becky moved to the Columbus area after college to continue her education. She met her husband Mike in Columbus and they were married in 2008. Becky has been privileged to be able to primarily stay at home with her children as her girls have grown up. She enjoys being able to serve in her church and children’s schools over the years. She works as a nurse practitioner one day a week as well. The first bible verse Becky ever memorized, has stuck with her as her favorite verse:1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, "Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus."

Pete Edmonds

Pete Edmonds was born in Marion, OH. He was blessed to grow up in a pastor’s family, attend Christian schools, and come to know Jesus as his Savior at a young age. He graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has worked in various capacities at Battelle, in Columbus, for over 15 years, and currently manages the Facilities Planning, Engineering, and Construction team. Pete and his wife, Tiffany, were married in 2005 and have three daughters Ellia, Remae, and Nola, who attend DCS. After many years in Westerville, the Edmonds family now resides in Ostrander and attends Lifepoint Church, Delaware. Pete enjoys home projects, bonfires, raising chickens, and working and playing outdoors with his girls. One of his favorite verses is Philippians 1:21, “To live is Christ and to die is gain.”

Tracy Pearch

Tracy was born and raised in Marion, Ohio and moved to South Carolina after high school to pursue a degree in Exercise Science from Furman University. While in the south, she also earned graduate degrees in Exercise Physiology and Public Health and met her husband Seth who is a Clemson alumnus. They were married in 2002 and worked in South Carolina for several years before moving back to Ohio. They currently reside in Delaware and have two girls who are both in middle school at DCS and have attended since kindergarten. Tracy has worked in different areas of individual and employee wellness over the years, but her greatest career achievement is being able to be home with her two girls and to help maintain their household. She is passionate about people and loves to volunteer – at the school, at area hospitals, at her church, and at other community agencies in Delaware. Her family’s favorite volunteering role is raising puppies for Canine Companions for Independence – so many cute puppies! In her free time, Tracy enjoys being active, spending time with her family (and their 4 dogs!) and being outdoors. She loves the Lord and is so thankful that her girls get to attend a school where they learn about and engage in a true biblical worldview. Her favorite verse is Galatians 5:22-23: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law."

Jonathan Polsdorfer

Jonathan was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, in a Christian home where as a kindergartender he accepted Jesus. After graduating from Cedarville University with a Communications degree, he worked in local television at WBNS-10TV for ten years. He then moved to the corporate world and is now a Communications Manager at JPMorgan Chase. Jonathan married Rebecca in 2016. They have two young boys, Samuel and Judah, and attend Delaware Bible Church. Jonathan enjoys basketball, skiing, home projects, and time with family. His favorite Bible verse is 1 Timothy 6:11-12, 17-21: "But you, man of God, run from these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness..."

Kristi Stoller

Advisory Member

Kristi grew up in Phoenix, AZ; moved to Lexington, OH with her family to complete her senior year of high school; then ultimately landed in Columbus for college and never left! Kristi grew up in a Christian home, starting her own relationship with the Lord when she was 19 years old. She met her husband Gabe at church when she moved to Columbus. They were friends for years before dating, marrying in 2013. They have a daughter who attends DCS, and they are currently licensed foster parents. Kristi graduated from Columbus State Community College in 2005 with an American Sign Language Interpreting degree. She has interpreting experience in many different settings, but the majority of her career has been focused on educational interpreting at the Delaware Area Career Center. For the past 20 years, she has been interpreting classes for students from the Ohio School for the Deaf who attend DACC. She has served in many different capacities to support the Sign Language Interpreting field, including serving as a member of the Interpreting and Sign Language Resource Advisory Committee through Ohio School for the Deaf, revising the “Ohio Guidelines for Educational Interpreters” for the Ohio Department of Education, and mentoring and supervising student of interpreting through Columbus State Community College, to name a few. Kristi loves the Lord and loves her little family. One of her favorite verses has always been Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."

Stacey Taylor

Stacey was born and raised in a small farming community in Iowa. She and her husband, Jeff were married in 2005 and a few short months later, moved to Delaware, Ohio. They are members of Delaware Bible Church where they teach 1st-3rd grade Sunday school. Stacey earned an Associate’s degree in Business Administration from ITT Technical Institute in 2009. She also worked as an administrative assistant, first for an accounting firm, and then for an oil and energy company. Jeff and Stacey welcomed their son, Noah, in 2011. Noah is a 5th grader at Delaware Christian School. Stacey has always had a love for taking care of and working with children. She has enjoyed volunteering in various children’s ministries at church and in her son’s classroom at DCS. In 2013, she opened an in-home daycare after her job was moved out of state. After six years of providing childcare, Stacey began working at DCS as a teacher’s aide. In her spare time, Stacey enjoys spending time with her family, baking, reading, and being outdoors. Her favorite bible verse is Romans 8:28 “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

Jesse Vergara

Jesse was born in Lorain, Ohio and is the eldest son of parents who served as a Minister and Music leader in various churches. The focus of their ministry was in planting mission churches in various locations throughout Ohio, serving English and Spanish speaking residents. Jesse moved to Columbus in 1994 and received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with a track in Operations from DeVry University, and earned his MBA from Franklin University. Jesse met his wife, AnnMarie while both working at Safelite Auto Glass and married in 1999. The Lord blessed them with their son Anthony, who is currently an 8th grader at DCS and has attended DCS since the sixth grade. Jesse has worked in business and technology for many years and works for Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company as a leader and Director in Digital Product Management. Jesse has a passion for serving others and is in his sixth year on the Nationwide Activities Association board, where he has been the Treasurer, President and currently serves as a mentor to new board officers. In his spare time, Jesse enjoys spending time with his family, attending Major League baseball games, boating, fishing, volunteering, and is a life-long learner. Jesse is fortunate given his upbringing and has always had positive role models that helped him understand the importance of knowing Jesus and having a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior. He was saved at eight-years old at a Seneca Lake youth retreat and life has never been the same. Jesse and his family attend Delaware Christian Church and his favorite bible verse is Philippians 4:13 (ESV) “I can do all things through him who strengthens me."

Lea Witt

Lea Witt is a family nurse practioner that practices in Delaware, Ohio. She and her husband, Truman, have three children who attend DCS. Lea and Truman are DCS alumni. In her spare time, Lea enjoys reading and riding her Peloton. Her favorite Bible verse is Galatians 2:20, "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."

Zach Younkin

Zach was born in a Christian home in Delaware, Ohio and has attended church since birth, accepting Christ as a young child. After graduating from Western Governors University, Zach created a human resource department from scratch for a local construction company. Now in the employee benefits space, Zach spends his time working with employers and brokers across the US to bring innovative programs to their employees. Outside of his professional life, Zach values the time he spends with his family. He has been married to Grace (Koval, DCS class of 2006) since 2015, and together they have a son, Elliott, who attends DCS. Zach enjoys traveling with his family, creating unforgettable memories that his son will cherish. Titus 3:8 has recently been a verse that has encouraged him, "The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people."