Posts from September 2016

Petra van't Slot, High School Science and Math Teacher Tell us about yourself I grew up in a very small village in the Netherlands, surrounded by forests and fields of heather. The first time all of us village kids really had to venture out was when we went to high school; a large, regional Christian school.…

Eastern Christian Elementary School students took an opportunity to live up to our core value of "Embracing Community" by writing thank you letters and cards to our first responders in Midland Park. Students wrote to the MP Police Department, Fire Department and Ambulance Corps. Here are some of the notes from the students. Dear First Responder,…

Christina McGowan, 2nd Grade Teacher Tell us about yourself. I am originally from Florida, but consider New Jersey my home. I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two children. I love to create new things, so Pinterest is one of my favorite spots to get ideas for arts and crafts and other DIY projects!…

Christi Scarpa, Preschool teacher Tell us about yourself. I grew up in Annapolis, Maryland and have lived in New Jersey for 10 years. I love beach trips and spending time with my family. I have two young boys so they keep me busy wrestling and teaching me about trucks. How did God bring you to work at…

Since September 11, 2009, Eastern Christian has been privileged to award the September 11th Academic Scholarship to one incoming 8th and one incoming 12th grade student.  The scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement, character, community service, and commitment to Jesus Christ.  This year the scholarships were awarded to Aidan Sehulster (8th) and Mathew Matthias…

Taylor Sinclair, 3rd/4th Grade Aide & Media Specialist Tell us about yourself.  I grew up in Oakland and went through the Oakland Public School System. I always loved going to school, playing school, etc. I was encouraged by all of my teachers to continue my education and strive to become a teacher just like them.…

Joey Wilmot, High School Special Education Teacher and Boys Lacrosse Coach Tell us about yourself. I grew up in Christian family in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. I spent most of my time playing sports. I knew from a young age that I wanted to teach and coach. In high school I played football, wrestled, and played lacrosse. How…

Jaclyn Turner, Art Teacher Tell us about yourself.  I grew up in Hawthorne and went to EC from Kindergarten through 12th grade! I currently reside in Westwood with my husband, Brian. When I am not teaching, I am working on my own oil paintings. I have shown my work in a few galleries and hope…

We're excited that the 2016-17 school year is off to such a great start! We've been preparing for this start since well before last school year ended. The most recognizable work took place with all of the facility upgrades that took place over the summer months. A special thank you to the maintenance department, summer…