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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…

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. …