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On Friday, April 12, Eastern Christian School hosted its largest ever Auction Gala at the Westmount Country Club. Thanks to the generous contributions and active participation of our entire EC community, the evening was a resounding success, exceeding expectations in every way. Previous Auction Gala records were broken by the end of the night after…

Despite the weather not cooperating for our community picnic on Saturday, HomEComing weekend was full of EC spirit!  The gorgeous fall weather on Friday made for the perfect day for EC’s Alumni Golf Outing at Wallkill Golf Club and our multiple events at the high school campus. The festivities kicked off with welcoming donors, administration,…

Eastern Christian School welcomes back Deborah Ocot as English Honors 9 teacher. Deborah earned a bachelor’s in English education from MSU and a master’s in biblical literature from Alliance Theological Seminary. Please tell us about yourself I love studying scripture, encouraging married couples, walking, biking, hiking, exploring small towns, and, mostly, time with family. I…

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…

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,…