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WINGS Internship Application

We are excited that you are interested in Eastern Christian High School’s WINGS Program. To apply, fill in the student information form below. Print out the recommendation forms from the links below and instruct recommenders to send completed recommendation forms to:

Ben Carapezza

Ben Carapezza

Director of Learning and WINGS Coordinator

Ben Carapezza

Director of Learning and WINGS Coordinator

Start Date: 2022

Education: B.S. - Education & English, Seton Hall University
MBA, Rutgers University
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership, American College of Education

Bio:

Ben has spent the majority of his professional career in education, serving as a 6th and 8th grade math teacher. Outside of the classroom, Ben’s enjoyment for sports has put him on the sidelines as a soccer coach, while his enjoyment of the arts has had him behind the scenes running the sound crew for numerous plays and musicals. Ben holds a BA in English and in Education from Seton Hall University, an MBA from Rutgers University, and a Masters in Educational Leadership from American College of Education.

Ben is married to his amazing wife, Cayla. They have four children: Ella, Violet, Jude, and Lucy. Ben and his family are active members of Cornerstone Christian Church where Ben volunteers as a kid’s church teacher.

Ben is excited about his role at EC. He is incredibly passionate about all things education, and has an even greater enthusiasm for sharing God’s grace and love with others. Being able to work in an environment where these two passions intersect is incredible. He is really looking forward to the opportunity to walk alongside young people and help them navigate the ups and downs of life and, ultimately, grow and develop in who they are in Christ.

Jessica Lagerveld

Jessica Lagerveld

Director of Human Resources & Assistant Secretary to the Board of Directors, WINGS Coordinator

Jessica LagerveldGraduate 2002

Director of Human Resources & Assistant Secretary to the Board of Directors, WINGS Coordinator

Start Date: 2021

Education: William Paterson University

Bio:

Jess and her husband Steve live in North Haledon, NJ with their two daughters, Janna and Kenleigh. Jess and Steve are both proud EC alumni, and their daughters attend the elementary school.They Lagerveld family also has a black Labrador named Memphis. Jess is passionate about supporting the Human Resources role at EC to further support the mission of Christian education. The Lagerveld family attends Rockpoint Community Church.

 

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