Mrs. Wendy Jo Downing is the newest member of the WCHCS Board of Education.   Elected to her first term on November 7, 2023, Mrs. Downing’s term runs from January, 2024, to December, 2027.

Mrs. Downing is a 1999 graduate of McClain High School of Greenfield, Ohio.  Utilizing the skills acquired through her studies in Business Management at Southern State Community College, Wendy Jo and her husband, Joseph Downing, are the owners of Buckeye Express Ohio LLC, a freight delivery company serving Columbus and the surrounding areas.

“I decided to run for school board because I have kids that attend the school,” said Mrs. Downing.   “I also feel like I can offer a new and effective perspective to our community.  I want to help blend the lines of communication so that we can all come together for the interest and growth of the children.”

The Downings have a large, blended family of Blue Lions. Their children, Whitney Downing and Destanie (Leach) Carter, graduated from Washington High School in 2012 and 2021, respectively. Senior Madison Young and Sophomore Andrew Young are current students at WHS, and Colton Downing will start Kindergarten in the fall.

Serving in her first term, Mrs. Downing expressed her excitement about joining the school board, stating, “I am most excited about learning the practices of our district.   I am excited to be a part of the growth of our schools.”