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Eastern Christian School welcomes Hannah Arters as math paraprofessional in the resource room. Hannah received her bachelor’s in intercultural studies and disability ministry studies. She has previously served as a preschool teacher and in disability ministry. Having recently moved from Chicago, she has settled into Cornerstone Christian Church, where her husband is a youth pastor. …

Eastern Christian School welcomes Abby Provencher as high school English teacher. Abby received a bachelor’s in English language and literature from Gordon College. She recently worked at Touch the World Ministries and is a member of Cornerstone Christian Church, where she serves on the tech and worship teams. Please tell us about yourself. I grew…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Christine Walker as paraprofessional. Christine received a bachelor’s in business administration from Seton Hall University. She is a current EC parent and serves as youth director and Sunday School teacher at her church.  Please tell us about yourself. I was born and raised a Jersey girl. I grew up in Oradell…

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…