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Eastern Christian School welcomes Joe Lee as a high school business teacher. Joe is an experienced entrepreneur and business owner who brings real-world experience to his students and classes. Please tell us about yourself. I grew up in Leonia, NJ in a family of five with my two wonderful parents, a younger brother, and a…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Bethany Kwak as a permanent substitute.  Please tell us about yourself. I was born and raised in NJ and graduated from The College of New Jersey with a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology and audiology. Some of my hobbies include reading, spending time with family, playing board games, visiting cafes and…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Emily Orlando as an eighth-grade reading and writing teacher. An experienced teacher and NextGen pastor, Emily enjoys helping students develop their reading and writing skills so that they can best interpret and communicate with the world around them as they pursue Christ. Please tell us about yourself. I grew up primarily…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Paige Visbeen as a high school Spanish teacher. As a product of Christian education herself and after years of teaching in a local public school, Paige is excited to leave a lasting impact on the lives of the next generation at EC.  Please tell us about yourself. I grew up enjoying…

Eastern Christian’s Herald is a great look at the past 6 months at EC. It includes news from all three school campuses, foundation news, alumni news, upcoming events and more! The Herald is a fantastic way for alumni and members of the current school community to learn more about what’s going on at EC. Check…

Teaching for Transformation: How Faith Shapes Everything We Do at EC The distinction between Christian and public education is much more than incorporating Bible stories and verses into the classroom. This was a lesson I quickly learned during my first year at Eastern Christian. When I first walked through the doors of Eastern Christian School,…

I hope you are enjoying the last few weeks of summer. We are eagerly preparing for the first day of school and look forward to having our classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, and fields full of students. Spiritual Theme The spiritual theme for 2026-2027 is “Transformed,” with Romans 12:2 as our key verse: “Do not conform to…

As I have watched students walk across the stage at graduation the past few years, I naturally hope they will be knowledgeable, capable, and prepared for what comes next. I want them to think critically, communicate clearly, solve problems, and pursue the opportunities God places before them. But most parents hope for something more. We…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Noé Burgos as high school registrar. He spent the majority of his career at Christian universities working in higher education enrollment for non-traditional and international students. As a product of Christian education himself, he is excited to join EC and help students explore God's plan for their future endeavors. Please tell…