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At Eastern Christian School, our mission has always been to partner with parents and local churches to raise up the next generation of Christ’s transforming agents. This is why we are excited to announce the launch of our Parent Academy, a new initiative designed to further support parent education and strengthen our shared commitment to…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Daniel Meys as admissions counselor. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Southeastern University in Business Management and is currently an elder-in-training at his church.  Please tell us about yourself. I am happily married to my wife, Courtney, and have three children: Aden, Beckham and Easton. Aden and Beckham are both enrolled…

As Christians, we are called to be in community with one another. As Hebrews 10:25 calls us to do, we must not give up on meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, and in a time where more and more people, regardless of religious beliefs, are more prone to isolate, we must…

When my children were little, I often walked them to Goffle Brook Park. It was before the park’s renovation, and at that time, the brook was easily accessible. As they played in the water on warm days, I would look out at this giant oak tree, standing tall next to the stream, and pray Psalm…

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…