About the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees defines the values of the organization, provides strategic leadership, articulates the vision of the organization, and ensures the school is reaching the desired end results. The Board’s purpose is to determine goals and move the school toward the accomplishment of those goals while establishing appropriate boundaries for accountability. In addition to setting the vision and direction, the Board is responsible for the fiscal well being of the school.
The Head of School provides the day-to-day operational and managerial leadership of the school. This position is the only direct report to the Board of Trustees.
Meet the Board
We want to take a moment to thank the members of our Board of Trustees. They are all parent volunteers that have a deep passion for our school, and bring with them certain areas of expertise to help guide the school throughout the year. You will frequently see any or all of them at BCS sporting/extracurricular events, the morning carpool drop-off or during any special programs the school is putting on. They would love to get to know all of the families at our school, so please introduce yourself when you have the chance.
Chairman of the Board
George Jacobus
Partner, Highpoint Capital Partners
Board Member Since: 2017
Family at BCS Since: 2014
Number of Children at BCS: 4
Favorite Thing About BCS: The community that our students have from pre-k through 12th grade
Areas of Expertise: Strategic Planning and Vision Casting
Something George Wants the Board to Accomplish: Since I first accepted the chairman position I prayed we would grow to 600 students. I don't want us to grow only to grow but rather it allows us to serve students and families well while maintaining the culture that makes BCS special.
A Message for Current and Prospective BCS Families: Current Families: Thank you for the trust to educate and develop the next generation of leaders. We don't take that task lightly and pray daily that our students will be the ones that shape our community, state and country. Prospective families: Brazos Christian isn't a perfect place but we work daily to love, educate and challenge students. If you are looking for a place where your student will be challenged educationally (with a Christian worldview) and developed (socially and emotionally), then I would encourage you to come tour our campus.
Vice Chairman of the Board
Adam Jenkins
Physician, Baylor Scott and White
Board Member Since: 2019
Family at BCS Since: 2016
Number of Children at BCS: 3
Favorite Thing About BCS: One of the many things I love about being at Brazos Christian is the ability to partner with the school and other families in the community to raise our children to know and love the Lord. To be able to frame the world, learning, correction, and forgiveness through the lens of Truth is priceless.
Areas of Expertise: As a practicing physician, I pray that I am able to speak into medical issues as they relate to the school. Additionally, I endeavor to give voice to the grammar school families given the current demographic of my children.
Something Adam Wants the Board to Accomplish: Our school continues to grow and provide opportunities for families in our community to enjoy the learning environment that we all love. As we expand, I pray that we are able to navigate well the potential competing interests of growth and intimacy at our school.
A Message for Current and Prospective BCS Families: Every family wrestles with the decision of where to entrust their greatest treasure(s) on a daily basis. For my family and many like mine, we recognize that many great schools exist in our community. What I believe sets Brazos Christian School apart is the fact that while gaining a stellar education my children are being grounded in Truth, admonished in love, and educated on the source of their true identity. What's more, we get to walk through this process together as a family of families who are like-minded in priorities and purpose.
Secretary of the Board
Jennifer Parks
Homemaker
Board Member Since: 2020
Family at BCS Since: 2012
Number of Children at BCS: 3
Favorite Thing About BCS: Pre-K through 12th grade are all on the same campus and integrate throughout the day
Areas of Expertise: Elementary Education, taught in the public school system and subs at BCS
Something Jennifer Wants the Board to Accomplish: I pray I can be the voice for those who have a passion about something, whether in education or policy making, and I can help make a difference.
A Message for Current and Prospective BCS Families: Brazos Christian provides a great education, small family/community feel and a Christian environment that I want my kids to experience. I love that my children are getting the Christian foundation at school and it is the building block for them developing a relationship with Christ.
Clint Dempsey
Agency Owner, Guardify Insurance Brazos Valley
Board Member Since: 2024
Family at BCS Since: 2016
Number of Children at BCS: 2
Favorite Thing About BCS: Teachers, administrators, and parents placing Christ at the center of our kid's education and activities.
Areas of Expertise: Fundraising, Risk Management, Strategic Planning
Something Clint Wants the Board to Accomplish: Strategically plan for the coming years to include growing our resources so we are able to expand the opportunities available for the students, and support our teachers and administration.
A Message for Current and Prospective BCS Families: Prayerfully consider if BCS is the right fit for your family through the admissions process and if it is, please don’t hold back--go all in on your experience. You will find BCS provides an exceptional education, many extra-curricular opportunities, and an amazing community of families to come along side you to support and champion your children. Please generously give of your time and resources, as many have done before us, to continue the impact BCS has on young lives.
Ellen Palomo
Broker/Owner, Century Oak Realty
Board Member Since: 2020
Family at BCS Since: 2013
Number of Children at BCS: 2
Favorite Thing About BCS: The family atmosphere
Areas of Expertise: Community Engagement, Marketing & Communication
Something Ellen Wants the Board to Accomplish: To guide the school as it grows to serve the thriving Aggieland community while maintaining the quality of education and nurturing environment that has made it such a special place for countless families over the past 40+ years
A Message for Current and Prospective BCS Families: It is my prayer that Brazos Christian serves each and every family by providing an exceptional education, firm spiritual groundwork and a supportive community environment that helps give our children the best possible foundation for their life after BCS
Cami Bethancourt
Homemaker
Board Member Since: 2024
Family at BCS Since: 2020
Number of Children at BCS: 4
Favorite Thing About BCS: Watching our school help raise up students, together with their families, to know, love, show, and communicate the truth of the Gospel
Areas of Expertise: Community Engagement, Fundraising, Leadership Cultivation, Strategic Planning
Something Cami Wants the Board to Accomplish: Continue to champion the vision of Brazos Christian and tell a compelling story for Christian education in the Brazos Valley
A Message for Current and Prospective BCS Families: If you would like your family to be a part of an excellent school, engaging community, with a glorious Gospel framework, then come join us in this good endeavor as we seek to honor Christ!
Weldon Russell
Attorney, West, Webb, Albritton & Gentry
Board Member Since: Information to come.
Family at BCS Since: Information to come.
Number of Children at BCS: 2
Favorite Thing About BCS: Information to come.
Areas of Expertise: Information to come.
Something Weldon Wants the Board to Accomplish: Information to come.
A Message for Current and Prospective BCS Families: Information to come.
Woody West (Finance Chair)
Senior Vice President, UBS Financial Services
Board Member Since: 2020
Family at BCS Since: 2011
Number of Children at BCS: 2
Favorite Thing About BCS: Our community and fellowship among the families
Areas of Expertise: Finance & Passion for Athletics
Something Woody Wants the Board to Accomplish: To see the growth of the school without losing our feel of a small town community
A Message for Current and Prospective BCS Families: I feel blessed to be a part of BCS every time we gather as families to support the kids in academics, athletics, or fine arts and would hope & pray the same for everyone
Kara French
Homemaker
Board Member Since: 2022
Family at BCS Since: 2020
Number of Children at BCS: 2
Favorite Thing About BCS: I love the close-knit community comprised of teachers, staff and families that have a mutual goal of educating and growing our children in the Lord
Areas of Expertise: Education and teaching experience in elementary and middle school
Something Kara Wants the Board to Accomplish: I want to continue to foster an evolving environment that ensures a quality and relevant Christ-centered education as well as a variety of extracurricular opportunities for our students
A Message for Current and Prospective BCS Families: My daughter passionately said it best after her first day of chapel at BCS, “MOM! I got to worship Jesus today and I got to see Mrs. Taylor!!” After only being at the school a few days, she’d already learned what has become evident to our family; BCS is a special place that teaches and allows students to love the Lord and has staff/teachers that bond with our kids and make them feel special and known