Christina Strange

Christina Strange

Elementary School Paraprofessional

EC Start Date: 2022

Education: B.S. - Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, The College of New Jersey

Eileen McGowan

Preschool Paraprofessional

EC Start Date: 2022

Eileen is a loving Mother and Grandmother of 10. Eileen retired after 49 years working in Public Safety Communications and is very excited to be working in Eastern Christian School. Eileen grew up in Van Riper Ellis Broadway Baptist Church in Fair Lawn, and has lived in New Jersey her entire life.

Bryanne Makus

Preschool Paraprofessional & Elementary School Afterschool Director

EC Start Date: 2022

Education: B.S. - Elementary Education, Cairn University
M.A. - Applied Behavior Analysis, Cairn University

Bryanne has always enjoyed helping others and is excited to be a part of the Eastern Christian School community. She is passionate about helping students grow and reach their potential. When she is not working she enjoys reading (especially fantasy novels!), playing the piano, going to events with her GAP group at Grace Church in Ridgewood, and hanging out with her friends and family.

Karyn HytrekEC Graduate 2002

Preschool Paraprofessional

EC Start Date: 2022

Education: B.A. - Early Childhood & Elementary Education, Messiah College (University)

Having attended EC from preschool to high school graduation, Karyn is grateful to be back in Northern New Jersey and back in the EC community. Karyn’s four children (Josiah, Levi, Grace, and Caleb) are the fifth generation in their family who have been blessed by EC’s education and community. Karyn is passionate about serving and helping the youngest children grow in their knowledge of skills but more importantly that Jesus loves them. Karyn and her family attend Emergence Church (Ringwood Campus) where she serves in the children’s ministry.

Lynda Vincenti

Upper Elementary & Middle School Paraprofessional

EC Start Date: 2013

Education: B.E. - Materials & Metallurgy, Stevens Institute of Technology, MS Technology Management

Lynda and her husband, David, chose Eastern Christian for their daughters in 2010. The family immediately felt welcomed and saw the love the teachers and staff had for the students. Lynda knew she wanted to be a part of this school too and now can often be found in the Middle School Media Center. She also enjoys being part of the children’s ministries at Saint Aloysius Church in Caldwell.

Nancy MartinEC Graduate 1987

Grade 1 Paraprofessional

EC Start Date: 2006

Education: B.S. - Early Childhood Education, Gordon College

Nancy is married to Steve Martin, an EC alumni. Both Nancy and Steve have EC alumni in their families. They are parents to two children, Rebecca (EC Class of ’15) and Luke (EC Class of ’20). Nancy enjoys going to work at the Elementary School and helping the first grade teachers give the students a great EC education. She also likes interacting with the students out on the playground, where she can get to know them a little better. When not at school, Nancy likes to relax with a good book. Some of her other favorite things are spending time with her family traveling to Massachusetts to visit Rebecca at college and vacationing in upstate New York. The Martin family attends Cedar Hill Church in Wyckoff.

Sue BoonstraEC Graduate 1981

Paraprofessional & Bus Driver

EC Start Date: 1998

Education: A.A.S. - Bergen Community College

Sue is the wife of David Boonstra also an alumni of Eastern Christian. They have three children that have also attended Eastern Christian, which has influenced their choices into their adulthood. Sue attends Unity CRC she spends a lot of time with the GEMS girls club as their club coordinator. Sue and her family like to be outdoors, camping, hiking, and playing with their dogs. Sue loves children and encourages a positive attitude. Sue also has her own floral design business.