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Eastern Christian School welcomes Christiana Eisenlord as fifth grade writing and science teacher. She holds a bachelor’s in English and a master’s in secondary education, both from Wheaton College. Please tell us about yourself. I grew up in Orange County, New York, but I consider myself an honorary Jersey girl since I attended private schools…

Eastern Christian School welcomes back alumna Anneliese Kuipers as high school paraprofessional. A recent graduate, Anneliese earned a bachelor’s in English creative writing at William Paterson University.  Please tell us about yourself. I have lived in North Haledon for the majority of my life. After studying for two years at Calvin University, I returned to…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Madison Wynbeek as sixth grade math and science teacher. An EC alumna, Madison graduated from Gordon College with a bachelor’s in elementary education. Most recently, she served as a first grade teacher at a public school in Massachusetts. Please tell us about yourself. I grew up in New Jersey and I…

Eastern Christian School welcomes William Tantum as high school technology teacher. William holds a bachelor’s in psychology, with a minor in education from Rutgers University, a master’s in educational technology from Ramapo College, and a master’s in educational leadership from Montclair University. Prior to teaching at Eastern Christian, he spent years in public education as…

Eastern Christian’s Herald is a great look at the past 6 months at EC. It includes news from all three school campuses, foundation news, alumni news, upcoming events and more! The Herald is a fantastic way for alumni and members of the current school community to learn more about what’s going on at EC. Check…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Josephine Kong as high school fine arts teacher. Josephine graduated Syracuse University with a B.F.A. in Art Education.  Please tell us about yourself. My name is Josephine Kong and I was born in California, but grew up in New Jersey. I love to create, whether that's through baking and cooking or…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Mary Claire Falke as kindergarten teacher. Mary Claire holds a master’s degree in teaching from James Madison University, as well as a bachelor’s degree from James Madison University in interdisciplinary studies, with concentrations in math/science/technology and a minor in elementary education and special education. Prior to coming to Eastern Christian School,…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Christine Matias as high school mathematics teacher. Christine holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and elementary education and a master’s in education–special education, both from Monmouth University. Christine has spent her professional career serving as a middle school and high school mathematics teacher. After eleven years in public education, Christine felt…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Stacie Bradley as third grade teacher. Stacie holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Houghton College and a master’s in teaching childhood education from Western Governors University. Previously, she taught at a Christian school in Boston. A very recent transplant to New Jersey, she grew up in update New York and…