Extended Day Services

Morgan Galluccio

Elementary School Office Manager, Director of Extended Day Programs

Start Date: 2022

Education: B.S. - Psychology, SIU Edwardsville

Bio:

Morgan was born and raised in central Illinois before moving to New Jersey in March of 2021. She spent her undergraduate studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, in the St. Louis metro area, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Educational Data Analysis. She currently resides in New Milford. In Morgan’s free time, she finds herself baking, coaching soccer, going on runs, and spending a large amount of time working in the garden at Cornerstone Christian Church in Wyckoff. Morgan is excited to be a part of the Eastern Christian community!

Sara Hook

Preschool Teacher, Preschool & Elementary School Before School and After School

Start Date: 2022

Education: B.A. - History & Sociology, Covenant College

Bio:

Sara fondly recalls her own early childhood education at Eastern Christian, and is thrilled to take on a role as a preschool teacher at EC. She is dedicated to creating a classroom of little learners who love God, care for others, and seek truth in all they do.

Sara has recently repatriated to the United States after ten years teaching kindergarten and first grade in China and Taiwan. She attends Redeemer Montclair Church where she teaches Sunday School. In her free time she enjoys exploring mountains and valleys; national and state parks and battlefields; and countries, cities, and cultures.

Karyn HytrekGraduate 2002

Preschool Paraprofessional, Preschool & Elementary School After School

Start Date: 2022

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

Bio:

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.

Jackie IngisGraduate 2010

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

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.

Caroline Ko

Preschool Paraprofessional & Elementary School After School

Start Date: 2023

Education: B.A Wheaton College, Christian Education & Ministry

Bio:

Caroline is passionate about fostering a creative learning experience for children. She is excited to be a part of Eastern Christian’s commitment to providing a Christian education for children to learn in the classrooms and know they are created in the unique image of God. In her free time, Caroline enjoys reading, playing sports, baking, and painting.