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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…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Catherine Augustine as fourth grade teacher. Catherine is a life-long educator, having taught in public, private and home schools. She has earned a master’s in reading and adult education from The College of New Rochelle and a master’s in educational leadership from Montclair State University. Please tell us about yourself I…

Eastern Christian School officially welcomes Kristin Kuiken as the upper elementary and middle school art teacher. Kristin earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing at Cedarville College. She most recently served as the long-term art teacher sub at Eastern Christian.  Please tell us about yourself I enjoy snow skiing, sitting on the beach at the…

Eastern Christian School welcomes alumnus Rick Botbyl as Upper Elementary & Middle School School Security Officer. A member of Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church, and a former EC parent, Rick worked for the city of Paterson for 27 years, having most recently served as Detective Lieutenant in the Major Crimes Division before retiring. Please tell…

Eastern Christian School welcomes alumnus John King as School Security Officer at the preschool and elementary school campus.  A member of Living Word Reformed Church, he served for 20 years with the New York City Police Department, having most recently served in the Highway Patrol Motorcycle Unit. John retired from the NYPD in June 2022. …

Eastern Christian School welcomes Erika Cirone as second grade teacher. Erika received a bachelor’s in English and K-12 education from Rowan University and a master’s in library and information science from Rutgers University. After taking some time to be home with her children, she is excited to move from a public school setting to Eastern…