Posts from July 2022

Welcome, Greta Botbyl!  A 2018 alumna of Eastern Christian School, Greta Botbyl recently graduated from William Paterson University with a bachelor’s in athletic training, as well as earned her license and certification in athletic training (LAT, ATC). Ms. Botbyl is part of the reimagining of the athletic department, serving as its first-ever athletic trainer. Her…

Eastern Christian School is excited to welcome Olivia Wollner as food services assistant. Ms. Wollner received a bachelor’s from Montclair State University in Nutrition and Food Science. She has held various food service positions and completed a season of farming on a local nonprofit farm. Ms. Wollner has also immersed herself in the culinary field…

Eastern Christian School is pleased to announce the appointment of Cheryl Laux as food services director. A 2014 EC graduate, Mrs. Laux received a bachelor’s in Family & Consumer Sciences from Messiah College and served as a culinary arts teacher in Westwood for the past four years. Please tell us about yourself Food is a…

Eastern Christian School is excited to announce the hiring of EC alumnus (George) David Riley as IT support technician and JV basketball coach. A 2002 EC graduate, Mr. Riley received a bachelor’s in Video Production and Film from Five Towns College. He is an ordained minister and passionate about education, filmmaking, songwriting and basketball. He…

Eastern Christian School is pleased to welcome Ben Carapezza as freshman/sophomore dean and high school math teacher. Mr. Carapezza received his Bachelor’s in Education and English from Seton Hall University, his master’s in Educational Leadership from American College of Education and a master’s in business administration from Rutgers University. He comes to Eastern Christian having…

After a four-year hiatus, Eastern Christian School is excited to re-welcome Mr. Jesse Struck back to the school community as Director of Academic and College Counseling. Mr. Struck holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Duquesne University and earned a master’s degree in School Counseling from Gwynedd-Mercy University. Having spent six years at Eastern Christian…

A half a mile away from Eastern Christian High School, a group of volunteers circle up on the retail floor of ditto. In just a minute, the doors will unlock and the upscale thrift store will be open for business. Located on Belmont Ave in North Haledon, the venture donates 90% of its profits to…