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Max Harvell PE/Health Teacher/Coach Personal Profile: Hi I'm Max Harvell. I grew up in Nashville, TN. I attended Lee University in Cleveland, TN, where I played baseball and received my undergrad degree in Physical and Health Education. I enjoy being active, whether that's through playing sports or through activities like biking, hiking and skiing. Professional Profile: Two…

Eastern Christian School is proud to announce Early Decision Enrollment for the 2016-17 School Year. This program contains many benefits to applicant families in grades K-12. If you are interested in applying, the best time to do so is now! We encourage you to take advantage of this program! Benefits to all: $100 Family Application…

Melissa Gordon Instructional Aide Personal Profile I grew up in Midland Park and recently moved to North Haledon with my husband, our two young children and our little dog, Bella. I enjoy traveling to the Jersey shore, vacationing in the Outer Banks and taking a lot of fun day trips with the kids! Professional Profile…

Some people would argue that great leaders are born — that leadership is not something which can be taught in a classroom. At Eastern Christian School, we disagree...not because we don’t believe in natural leaders, but because we’ve seen even the meekest students develop bold leadership skills. Through intentional teaching and a focus on leadership,…

Kelly Breur 3rd grade Personal Profile: I grew up in Oakland, New Jersey, and I am a graduate of Eastern Christian, Class of 2002. In my free time I enjoying reading, crocheting, and traveling. I also love to spend time with my family and friends as much as I can. Professional Profile: I am a graduate…

Renown early childhood education expert Dr. Milt Uecker recently met with a group of EC Elementary School parents to discuss our new Math Curriculum, EnVision 2.0. We are very excited about the direction on this curriculum. Our teachers have been working with Dr. Uecker and preparing for this transition for two years. Every evidence indicates…

Allison Dalessandro 3rd Grade Teacher Personal Profile My husband, Kevin, and I and have 2 children, Faith and Grace. I grew up in Leonia, NJ, and we now live in Ringwood. We love traveling and spend most of our summer at the shore. My favorite activity is reading, especially while enjoying the beach. I also…

Eastern Christian High School's first "Community Night" of the season was well worth the wait. Playing Hawthorne HS under the lights at Willow Field, the Eagles snatched victory in the dying seconds of the game on sophomore Clay Sietsma's first goal of the year. The large crowd in attendance erupted as the Eagles claimed their…

Cortney Wisbauer K-8 Art Teacher Personal Profile: I grew up in Pompton Plains and Pequannock, NJ and attended public school. I started working with kids at a young age when I taught Sunday school as a teenager and took up several babysitting jobs. I discovered my real passion for teaching when I wrote a book…