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Eastern Christian is pleased to welcome Jaclyn Ramos as part of the cafeteria staff. Ramos is married with one daughter. She enjoys nature trails and exploring historic villages with her family. She learned from her family that a good meal can open the door to a conversation about the love of God. She has always…

Eastern Christian is pleased to welcome alumna Allison Carnes as first grade teacher. Carnes earned a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and psychology from Gordon College. Born and raised in New Jersey, she attended Eastern Christian from Pre-K through 12th grade, graduating in 2009.   Tell us about yourself After graduating from Gordon College, I…

Eastern Christian is pleased to welcome Nate Ottens as the 5th & 6th grade social studies and Bible teacher. Ottens received his associate’s in Liberal Arts, and bachelor’s in Secondary Education & Bible from Cairn University. A former Eastern Christian student until his family moved away when he was in middle school, he currently lives…

Eastern Christian is pleased to welcome Marie Dimetry as middle school math teacher.  Dimetry earned a bachelor’s in Business Administration and a master’s in Mathematics Education. She is married with three boys, ages seven, 12 and 16. She taught high school for eight years and college for a year.  Tell us about yourself I grew…

Eastern Christian is pleased to welcome Adelia Cruz as preschool teacher. Cruz earned a bachelor’s in Psychology with a concentration in early childhood from Kean University and a master’s in Elementary Education from Liberty University. She is married with one daughter, Emma, who is a student at EC. Adelia is passionate about serving in a…

Eastern Christian is pleased to welcome Sheera Howard as PK-3rd nurse.  Howard earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. She is the mother of four boys: Elliot, Jack, Isaac and Kai. They moved to New Jersey from Colorado Springs. Her husband Ben is in the Army and is…

Eastern Christian is pleased to announce the hiring of Daniel Song as 4th grade teacher.  Song earned a bachelor’s in Sociology from Rutgers University and a master’s in Bible/Theology from Alliance Theological Seminary. He is a married father of three boys. Song states he loves sports and serving God’s people. He is currently serving at…

Eastern Christian is pleased to announce the hiring of alumna Steffanie Honore as special education and psychology teacher.  Steffanie earned a bachelor’s in Psychology from Calvin College. She is married to Andrew Honore and has two children. Passionate about teaching students through the lens of Christian faith, she has worked with high school students through…

Eastern Christian School is pleased to announce the hiring of Bryanne Makus as preschool paraprofessional and Midland Park after school director. Makus earned a bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Cairn University and a master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis from Cairn University. In addition to enjoying watching students grow and reach their full potential, she shares…