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Adirondack Mountain Great Camp. Library of Congress. Birmingham, Alabama. What do these have in common?  They are places I’ve spent parts of my summer vacations the last several years.  But they are not vacation spots—these were the sites of Summer professional development I’ve done.  (Well, ok--studying at an Adirondack Mountain great camp on Raquette Lake…

Anticipation “So, are you happy about it, your new job? Going back to high school I mean?” A friendly, older co-worker comes to sit close to me at my sending-off celebration. He hesitates a little, then says: “It’s a difficult age group, you know.” I think about his question for a moment. I’ve heard it…

Eastern Christian’s graduating class of 2016 is setting out on a mission of Kingdom building and cultural transformation, and they will do so at some of the most desireable colleges and universities in the country. We are thrilled to announce that 98 percent of EC’s graduating seniors who applied to a four-year postsecondary institution were…

With the start of the new school year just around the corner, here in The Foundation office, we’re thinking about the 2016-2017 Annual Fund.  Each year, the Annual Fund plays a significant role in providing a quality Christ-centered education to each and every student at Eastern Christian School.  Despite that, for many of our parents…

Eastern Christian High School has a 95% college placement among our graduates. Our students are accepted to a broad range of colleges and universities. We are proud that, every year, among the many different colleges and universities that EC Alums attend, we place students among the top schools in the nation. Watch this video to find…

Sebastian Pierre Eastern Christian Class of 2016 The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education at City College What do you love about Eastern Christian School? I think what I love most about Eastern Christian is the community and atmosphere of the school. Since it's a smaller school, most people know each other and teachers have great…

The school year may have ended but our campus locations are still abounding with students thanks to a variety of fun summer camps! This year we are partnering with four camps, all offering a uniquely different experience for your child and family. Check out the activities our students are engaged in this summer and the experiences…

My wife and I were blessed to become grandparents for the first time on May 27 when our daughter Kristin and her husband presented us with a beautiful grandson, Bryce. Bryce’s birth reminded us once again of the incredible legacy that a Christian education at EC represents.  You see, we pray that in about three years…

Editors note: Full disclosure... I am the EC Varsity Boys Soccer Coach, have a borderline unhealthy obsession with soccer. Any excuse to write about soccer is a good one for me, so if this particular blog post misses the goal (see what I did there?), please forgive me. Rudi Gesch Director of Marketing and Enrollment…