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McKenzie Paladine

McKenzie Paladine

Grades 3-8 Art Teacher

McKenzie Paladine

Grades 3-8 Art Teacher

EC Start Date: 2025

Education: B.A. - Psychology, SUNY Cortland
M.S.T. - Childhood Education, SUNY Cortland

Bio:

McKenzie is passionate about serving in Christian education and is excited to serve in her role at Eastern Christian School. She enjoys creating a warm and engaging classroom environment where students can recognize and develop their God-given talents. In her free time, McKenzie enjoys cooking, crafting, and spending time with her loved ones.

Jesse Fritzsch

Jesse Fritzsch

Preschool - Grade 2 Art Teacher

Jesse Fritzsch

Preschool - Grade 2 Art Teacher

EC Start Date: 2025

Education: B.A. Studio Art (Psychology Minor), Messiah College
M.P.S. - Art Therapy, School of Visual Arts, NY

Bio:

Jesse is an Eastern Christian alumna (K–12, Class of 2009) whose passion for creativity and child development has been shaped by both her education and professional experience. She studied Art and Psychology at Messiah College and went on to earn her Master’s degree in Art Therapy from School of Visual Arts, working as an Art Therapist for five years before stepping into the world of teaching.

Jesse is the owner of Colour and Whim Studio in Hawthorne, where she has fallen in love with teaching kids of all ages and seeing how creativity helps them grow in confidence and self-expression. She is excited to bring this experience into the EC classroom and continue nurturing students in a Christ-centered learning environment.

Her personal interests include watercolor painting, crocheting, and spending time with family and friends. She especially enjoys long walks and snuggles with her sweet dog, Phoebe. Jesse is a member of Emergence Church in Totowa and feels truly blessed to be part of EC’s mission—helping students grow spiritually, creatively, and with purpose.

Jackie Ingis

Jackie Ingis

High School Art Teacher, High School Yearbook Advisor, Upper Elementary & Middle School Afterschool, Preschool & Elementary School Afterschool

Jackie IngisEC Graduate 2010

High School Art Teacher, High School Yearbook Advisor, Upper Elementary & Middle School Afterschool, Preschool & Elementary School Afterschool

EC Start Date: 2025

Education: B.F.A. - Fine Arts, The College of Saint Rose
M.A. - Fine Arts, SUNY University at Albany
M.F.A. - Fine Arts, SUNY University at Albany

Bio:

Jackie Ingis is an artist & educator based in the Metro NY area. Her work consists primarily of oil paintings and painted installations. She has taught various art mediums over the years including: drawing, sculpture, printmaking & even Cosplay. She graduated from Eastern Christian in 2010 and is excited to return to a Christ-centered educational community in a new role. She loves creating an environment where each student grows and is challenged as a creative while having a good time with friends.

Fernando Garcia

Fernando Garcia

High School Art Teacher

Fernando Garcia

High School Art Teacher

EC Start Date: 2022

Education: BA - Visual Communications, FIT NYC

Bio:

Fernando is married to Claudia Garcia for 20 years. They have two children, Victoria and Samantha, who are enrolled at EC.

He started his passion for fine arts and visual communications at an early age. He studied Advertising Design at the H.S. of Art and Design and F.I.T. State University in NYC. He is a 5x Emmy Award-winning television director/producer with 20+ years of experience in broadcasting productions, event activations, and advertising design. He has substantial experience in the development of live newscast production, talk shows, musical stage performances, special TV programs, & TV/Web commercials.

Fernando previously served at Transformation Life Church in Wood-ridge, NJ for 6 years and is now a member at Bethany Church in Washington Twp. He has always been committed to serving the community and advancing God’s calling.

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