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Eastern Christian School welcomes Elizabeth Botbyl as a kindergarten teacher. Elizabeth is an alumna of EC and graduated from Eastern University with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education.  Please tell us about yourself. I grew up in North Haledon and attended Eastern Christian from a young age. When I am not in my classroom,…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Nicole Woudenberg as Admissions Counselor. An EC alumna, she graduated from William Paterson University with a degree in business management.  Please tell us about yourself. I grew up in North Haledon and attended Eastern Christian from kindergarten through high school. After graduating, I went on to earn my B.S. in business…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Yoon Kim as a high school mathematics teacher. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Columbia University.  Please tell us about yourself. I moved to the United States when I was a freshman in high school. It seemed like a great time to make the transition to the U.S. at…

At Eastern Christian School, our mission has always been to provide Christ-centered education rooted in faith, excellence, and community. Through the campaign, we are seeing that mission lived out in remarkable ways. The six-classroom addition at our Wyckoff campus is not only a response to growing enrollment but also a testimony to the strength of…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Sarah Martin as a fourth grade teacher. An EC alumna, she graduated from Liberty University with degrees in K-12 special education and PK-6 general education.  Please tell us about yourself. I grew up in Midland Park, New Jersey. I enjoy reading, spending time with my family and friends, and traveling. My…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Christina Strange as a fourth grade teacher. She received a Bachelor’s degree in education of the deaf and hard of hearing from The College of New Jersey and her master’s in literacy from American College of Education. She is a proud EC parent and is returning to EC after completing her…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Kelly Steenstra as a high school English teacher. An EC alumna, Kelly graduated from Eastern University with a bachelor’s degree in writing.  Please tell us about yourself. I have lived in North Haledon my whole life, and I am a proud EC alum of 2021. I attended Eastern University where I…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Susan Olson as the high school campus office manager. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and media studies from Brooklyn College and most recently held a position as an executive assistant at a hedge fund.  Please tell us about yourself. I grew up in the outer boroughs of New York…

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…