Posts from September 2023

Karen VanderLeest knows about education. Most recently serving as a clinical supervisor at Ramapo College, where she observed student teachers, VanderLeest’s career also includes 18 years in public education. During that time, she taught middle school and high school classes, as well as supervised the Social Studies and World Language departments.  In addition to her…

Eastern Christian School welcomes EC alumna Alyssa Van Buiten as pre-k/elementary school nurse. Alyssa received a bachelor’s in nursing from Calvin University. Tell us about yourself A lifelong resident of NJ, I reside in Haledon with my husband John, a fellow EC alumnus, and our three children. Over the past 13 years as a nurse,…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Monica Wolfe as kindergarten paraprofessional. Monica received an associate in liberal arts and has two years of experience teaching preschool. She is a member of Grace Church in Ridgewood, where she is active in their children’s ministry.  Please tell us about yourself I grew up in northern NJ. Happily married to…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Anna Cingale as preschool teacher.  Anna holds a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and psychology from Gordon College. She has been teaching in Christian education for the past five years. Please tell us about yourself I grew up in North Haledon, New Jersey and have lived there all of my…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Elizabeth Rachuri as second grade paraprofessional. Elizabeth received a bachelor’s degree in childhood education and a Master of Education in literacy from Pace University.  Please tell us about yourself I was born and raised on the Jersey Shore, and I try to spend my summer days there now. I’m married to…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Angie Parker as paraprofessional. Angie received a bachelor’s degree from Oral Roberts University.  Tell us about yourself I was born and raised in Alabama (Roll Tide). ;) My family moved to NC my senior year of high school. I went to college in OK, and moved to NJ a few years…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Stephanie Roa as fifth grade science and social studies teacher. Stephanie received her bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in business from MSU. She is a product of Christian school and an experienced teacher. Stephanie is also a classically taught pianist and singer. Please tell us about yourself. I grew…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Beverley Locke as high school teacher. Beverley received a bachelor’s in English from Nyack College and two masters degrees from Teachers College, Columbia University. She is pleased to join the Eastern Christian team after 20+ years of serving in college teaching and administration.  Please tell us about yourself I grew up…

For the first time in the school’s history, Eastern Christian School is in the process of pursuing joint accreditation. For the past year, many different stakeholders have been laying the groundwork for re-accreditation with the Middle States Association for Colleges and Schools and have added to this, the work of pursuing initial accreditation with Christian…