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Eastern Christian School welcomes alumnus Rob DeJulia as IT support technician. A recent graduate, Rob received his bachelor’s in computer science and his master’s in cyber security from Geneva College. Please tell us about yourself I grew up in a Christian house with my parents and a younger sister in Newton, New Jersey as a…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Diane Tolsma as upper elementary and middle school nurse. Diane received a bachelor’s in nursing from Calvin College.  Please tell us about yourself. I grew up in Indianapolis, IN, and am a huge Colts fan because of that. If they are out here playing the Giants or the Jets, there is…

Eastern Christian School welcomes alumna Courtney Dyksen as 6th grade language arts teacher. Courtney holds a bachelor’s in elementary education and English from Gordon College and a master’s in education from TCNJ. She returns to staff this year, having formerly taught 5th and 6th grade language arts at EC for seven years prior to having…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Chelsea Bogart as a paraprofessional. Chelsea holds a bachelor’s in criminal justice from Dominican College, with a minor in psychology. She is the mother of two current EC students.  Please tell us about yourself. I grew up in Demarest, NJ. I have spent years doing mission trips, feeding families in the…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Sandy Harrison as preschool paraprofessional. Sandy holds a bachelor’s in early childhood education from William Paterson University. She was a teacher for more than thirty years, first in Christian preschools and then in the Wayne Township Public Schools.  Please tell us about yourself I grew up in Waldwick, NJ. I enjoy…

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…