Brenna Petersen

Brenna Petersen

Grades 6-8 Writing Teacher, Girls' MS Soccer Coach, Girls' JV Lacrosse Assistant

Education: B.A. - Writing, Calvin University

Brenna is a graduate from EC who has recently moved back to NJ after graduating from Calvin University with a degree in Writing. Brenna is happily engaged to Isaac Petersen, and they plan on getting married this upcoming July. Brenna is passionate about creating a love for literature and writing in her students. She enjoys cultivating meaningful relationships with her students in various ways. Brenna also coaches Middle School girls soccer. Outside of teaching, Brenna’s passions include baking, reading, hiking and kayaking, and finding new and unique restaurants. Brenna and her fiancé attend Emergence Church.

Kimberly Willemsen

Grade 6 Language Arts Teacher

EC Start Date: 2018

Education: B.A. - English Literature, William Paterson University
A.A. - Early Childhood Education, Passaic County Community College

Kimberly came to a saving knowledge of Christ at the age of seven. She has attended Grace Bible Church in North Haledon since she was a baby, and has been blessed to serve in the Olympians program, Junior High program, and church choir. Kim has been involved with Top O’ the Hill Day Camp, serving as a counselor there for 12 years. She is a graduate of Hawthorne Christian Academy and William Paterson University, having earned a B.A. in English Literature and her teaching certification. Kimberly is passionate about serving in a Christian school community and is passionate about helping the students at Eastern Christian grow, not only in their reading a writing skills, but also in their knowledge of Christ and who they are in the eyes of Christ.

Teresa Sippel

Upper Elementary & Middle School Educational Support Services, Girls' MS Volleyball Coach

EC Start Date: 2017

Education: B.A. - Elementary (K-6) Education, Warner University

Joyce Breur

Grades 7-8 English Teacher

EC Start Date: 1996

Education: B.S. - Elementary Education (K-8), Nyack College
M.A. - Inclusive Education, Nyack College

Joyce lives with her husband in Oakland, NJ. She loves to read all of the newest books, so she can recommend them to her 7th and 8th grade students. Aside from reading and other hobbies, she mostly enjoys making memories with her family.