Courtney Dyksen

Born and raised in New Jersey, Courtney attended Eastern Christian School, graduating in 2001. She and her husband, Jeff, have three children: Levi, Elise, and Silas. Their family has been very involved in the church they attend, The Chapel in Lincoln Park. She has coordinated the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) ministry for the past nine…

Marie is happily married to Mina Dimetry. They have 3 boys and they are all EC students. The Dimetry's family all serve and attend St. Mary Coptic orthodox church in Belleville. Marie has been teaching for over a decade and has taught high school, college, and now middle school.

Nate is recently and joyfully married to his wife Melissa. They are living in Hamburg, NJ and attending Sparta Evangelical Free Church where they have served leading Bible studies. Nate was a student at Eastern Christian School growing up until he and his family moved to Sussex County where they continue to live. Nate is…

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…

Dr. Allen and his wife Annette have been married 54 years. They have four adult children and a dozen grandchildren. He's in his 51st year of teaching; 29 of which have been at Eastern Christian School. The Allen family moved from Salem, Oregon, in 1990 with their youngest daughter Trella (2000). While teaching at ECMS,…