School Board

School Board

Upton Lake Christian School is governed by a board of directors representing and elected by the Evangelical Free Church of Clinton Corners.  Board members are trustees of the beliefs and mission of Christian education, responsible for nurturing the vision and setting the direction for Upton Lake Christian School.

Rich Evans

Rich Evans is Chairman of the Upton Lake Christian School Board, member of the Evangelical Free Church of  Clinton Corners, and owner of Casings Inc. and Rock Solid Provisions. Several of Rich's children graduated from Upton Lake and currently two of Rich's grandchildren attend.

“ My hope is to give our students the best education possible.  But, more than that, to raise up graduates who love the Lord wholeheartedly and live for Him with zeal and passion for the rest of their lives.”

Tonya McCaughey

Tonya is a member of The First Baptist Church of Rhinebeck, where she lives and serves alongside her husband, in his role as the Assistant Minister. She has three children and two grandchildren and her daughter currently attends Upton Lake. She is Vice President, Area Retail Leader at Rhinebeck Bank, where she has worked for 23 years. 

“My hope, for the students of Upton Lake, is that our decisions as a board ensure that our students are led and nurtured by mature, discerning Christians, who are teachers of and watchmen for the truth of God’s Word.  In addition to a sound education, it is my hope that our students will have a foundation of sound doctrine, and graduate as mature and discerning Christians, enabling them to navigate this world as true believers, living lives in service to God.”

Paul Villanueva

Denielle Kukel