God has richly blessed the ministry of West Seneca Christian School with an administrative team with over 100 years of combined ministry experience. Our superintendent, administrator, and academic dean work together to partner with our parents to see God’s best in the lives of each student God directs to our ministry.
Dr. Dana Cline, the senior pastor of the First Baptist Church of West Seneca, serves as the superintendent of West Seneca Christian School. Dr. Cline holds a B.A. degree in Bible. He also holds M.A. and D.P.T. degrees in pastoral theology. His long tenure in the pulpit ministry, his service in the Christian school classroom, and his burden for young people have equipped him well to serve as the superintendent of our Christian school.
Dr. Orlando Buria serves as the academic dean of WSCS. He holds an A.S. degree in electrical engineering technology and a B.S. degree with three majors (math, physical science, and biology) along with two minors (English and Spanish). He has an M.S. degree in science education and an M. Min. degree in ministry. Dr. Buria has also earned both an Ed.S. and a Ph.D. in educational administration.
Dr. Buria has taught high school classes for 39 years, served as an assistant school administrator for 5 years, and as the head administrator for a Christian school for 16 years. During that time he also served as a college professor (25 years) and as a college administrator (23 years).
Mr. Bryan Fry has a B.S. in Bible and Secondary English Education from Pillsbury Baptist Bible College in Owatonna, Minnesota. He also earned his M.Ed. in Educational Administration from Baptist Bible College in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, and is now continuing his education at Pensacola Christian College in Florida.
Bryan taught secondary classes and served as an assistant high school principal while at Frederick Christian Academy in Frederick, Maryland from 1997 until 2010. Then, from 2010- 2021, he served as the school administrator at Latham Christian Academy near Albany, New York.
During his ministry, he has taught a wide variety of classes including English, Bible, speech, drama, computer applications, drama, and journalism. He has also gained a wealth of experience in school administration. Bryan also has a love for technology and helping with that here at WSCS. Above all, Bryan loves serving the Lord in the ministry of Christian education.
Mr. Peter Fichter has a B.S. in Elementary Education, Special Education, and Master’s in Special Education from Buffalo State College. Peter started teaching at West Seneca Christian School in 2008. During his tenure at WSCS he has gained
a wide variety of elementary teaching experience, having taught 3rd, 5th, and 6th grades.
Along with teaching, Mr. Fichter has stepped up to help in many areas at WSCS. He has also had the privilege to help a few college students finish their teaching degrees by being the cooperating teacher during student teaching.
Many know that Mr. Fichter loves sports, and he uses that passion often. He has coached the WSCS girls’ basketball team since 2013. Most Intramural sports programs are run by Mr. Fichter. He has also gained experience running athletic programs while being the Athletic Director at WSCS for a handful of years.
Starting in 2023, Peter is beginning his ministry as Assistant Principal. His responsibilities will be overseeing the PreK through 5 th grade classes while also continuing to teach 3 rd grade. During Mr. Fichter’s time here at WSCS it is very clear he has a heart for the students and wants to see them grow academically, athletically, but most importantly spiritually.
The pastor and deacons of First Baptist Church of West Seneca have also established a School Committee to assist in the administration of West Seneca Christian School. We appreciate these wise and experienced leaders who work behind the scenes in service, leadership, accountability, and oversight.
