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MEET OUR FACULTY AND STAFF

LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION

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Pastor Lloyd Pulley
Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Old Bridge and Founder of Calvary Christian School

At CCS we are dedicated to “Education by Discipleship.” We are committed not only to providing a strong academic environment in which your children can learn and grow, but also to co-laboring with parents as they seek to raise their children to be disciples of Jesus Christ. Our highest priority will be preparing these young people to engage the world around them with the truth of the Gospel, in whatever field or profession they pursue. To borrow missionary William Carey's famous motto, our hope is that each child will be, “attempting great things for God; expecting great things from God.”

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Don Quiles
Superintendent
Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: ​1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Christian Education is fundamental to the growth of young minds.  As in the book of Esther, a Jewish maiden, was chosen as Queen of Persia and was an integral part of saving the Jewish nation from certain destruction, I believe Christian Education stands in the way of this world's attempt to destroy young minds, for such a time as this.  Calvary Christian School "Education by Discipleship" has a strong academic and discipleship program; young minds will learn and be fed the Word of God.

"Start children off on the way they should go,  and even when they are old they will not turn from it." - Proverbs 22:6

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​Pastor Tim Hamilton
School Director
Contact: ​[email protected]

Life Verse: ​Ezra 7:10 
Favorite part of working in Christian education: I am a student of God’s word whose priority is application to my own life first and then to share the life-changing message of God’s word to others.  I love leading people to receive Jesus as their Savior and then grown in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.  That’s why I am excited about the ministry of CCS, where young people can come to faith in Christ and grow as followers of Christ, all in the context of an excellent Christ-centered education.  I am all about Education by Discipleship!

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Amarilis Graenert
Elementary & Middle School Director, Director of Special Services
 Contact: [email protected]

​Life Verse: Joshua 1:9, Jeremiah 29:11
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Being able to support content disciplines and how Jesus Christ is seen and can transform us as individuals. It allows us to see that God is in all areas of our lives even in education.

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 Mike Wilkerson
 High School Director, Director of Athletics
 Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: ​Philippians 1:6
Favorite part of working in Christian education: I chose Christian Education because, I wanted to be open and honest about my faith, while teaching in the classroom. I continue in Christian education because I get to be a part of an amazing school, where my two daughters receive an exemplary education, and are challenged to grow in their faith on a daily basis.


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Kathi Crespo
Admissions Coordinator 
Contact: [email protected]

​Life Verse: ​Psalm 91: 1-2
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Working with the parents in obtaining an education built on a solid Christian foundation for their children.

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 Angela Durkin, RN
Office Manager, School Nurse
Contact: [email protected]
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​Life Verse: ​1 Corinthians 16: 13-14
Favorite part of working in Christian education: CCS has been a second home for both myself and my children, they have grown up here since we opened our doors in 2005. I love that as the school nurse I get to watch the students grow year to year, not just in stature but also into the young men and women that God will use in this world. God inhabits the halls of CCS and the hearts of it's staff and I am privileged to be a part of the work the Lord is doing here.

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 Liz Estevez
Business Manager
Contact: [email protected]

​Life Verse: ​Ephesians 3:20-21
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The best part of Christian education is that we can openly acknowledge our Savior and weave our values into every aspect of the school day.  A highlight in my day is when I get to pray with a parent and come alongside them.  There's nothing like it.

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Amy Fogarty
HS Guidance Counselor
Contact: [email protected]     

Life Verse: Jeremiah 29:11 and Psalm 121:8
Favorite part of working in Christian education: ​The ability to work alongside like-minded people who focus on the same purpose and mission of educating the next generation for Christ is a blessing.

FACULTY AND STAFF

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Stephanie Akselsen
Librarian 
Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: Psalm 119:11
Favorite part of working in Christian education:  Our favorite reasons for choosing CCS/Christian education: 1) all classes and teaching had a Christian worldview 2) emphasis on education by discipleship 3) Christian friends for the pivotal growing up years.

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Carmen Asencio
HS Science 
Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: Isaiah 61:3 
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Being a science teacher at CCS allows me to teach science through the correct and true lens of scripture, without having to compromise my faith. 

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Elizabeth Baez
Accounting
Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: Proverbs 27:19
Favorite part of working in Christian education: It is a blessing to work in a Christ-centered environment and share his love and hope with my colleagues. God's love is ever present here at CCS. ​

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 Karin Baker
Special Services
Contact: kbaker@ccsnj.net

Life Verse: Proverbs 3: 5-6
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Working at CCS is a ministry to the hearts and lives of these kids, as well as an education that goes above and beyond the norm. I love the personal attention that each child receives, I feel so blessed to be part of this amazing work!

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Joseph Beaumont
HS English
​Contact: [email protected]


Life Verse: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
Favorite part of working in Christian education:  Given what is happening in most public schools, teachers in Christian schools have a wonderful opportunity to teach both subject matter and, more importantly, be witnesses for Christ to the next generation.

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Phyllis Benedetto 
Special Services Support
Contact: [email protected]

​Life Verse:  Philippians 4:13​
Favorite part of working in Christian education: It’s a great community to be part of learning about God’s love and having great faith and values. Since being part of CCS I found the Lord and got baptized.

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Diane Bugge
HS Science 
Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: Ephesians 4:32
Favorite part of working in Christian education: I love that we purposefully and unashamedly make God our focus. Academics are important because God gave us talents to grow for use in His kingdom. Friendships are important because God calls us to be one body, in Christ. Sports & other outward-facing activities are important because it is a wonderful opportunity to witness God’s work in our school community. I feel honored to be teaching science in a Christian setting, as it is so often not the case these days. To me, studying science is studying the work of God.

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Liana Cancilla 
Third Grade Teacher
Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: 1 Corinthians 10:31
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The best part of working in CCS, is the love and care that staff members have for one another and I’ve witnessed how this kind of love spills over the students and families in the classroom.​

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Willie Collins  
MS Science, HS Elective 
Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: Ecclesiastes 12:13
Favorite part of working in Christian education: My favorite part of teaching at CCS is being able to teach science from a Christ centered perspective. Jesus Christ is the element that holds us all together! ​

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 Carol Comins
Assistant Athletic Director, Yearbook
Contact: [email protected]
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Life Verse: ​Proverbs 3:5
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The best part about working in Christian education is being able to pour into the next generation to equip them to stand strong in their faith and be a light in this world. I have seen first hand having 2 children graduate from CCS the impact it has had on their lives.

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Lauren Coppola 
Kindergarten Teacher
Contact: l[email protected] 

Life Verse: Philippians 4:13
Favorite part of working in Christian education: I love that we are able to teach biblical truth and show the love of Christ to the students by praying for and with them. ​​

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Scott Coppola 
HS Mathematics, HS Business
Contact: [email protected] 

Life Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
Favorite part of working in Christian education: I love sharing my faith with the students and challenging them to become the men and women God designed them to be.

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Erika Curti
Office Admin & Library Assistant
Contact: ecurti@ccsnj.net

​Life Verse: ​Matthew 5:16
Favorite part of working in Christian education: My favorite part about working in Christian education is being in a work environment where we are all in one accord, performing all tasks unto God and giving Him the glory. I have the privilege, when given the opportunity, of pointing the students to Christ while encouraging them in their academics and that's pretty cool!

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Bill Dobbins
Building Custodian
Contact: b[email protected]
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Life Verse: ​Philippians 1: 9-11
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Knowing the awesome responsibilities administrative, faculty and staff members have to guide, educate and prepare young hearts, minds and souls for a future in this world and to work with those who answer the call to serve in this profession is such a blessing to me.  Though I'm not a teacher I find it so rewarding to be able to provide the safe, healthy and functional surroundings and environment needed for all participants to thrive and succeed in. ​

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Kern Dowdy
HS English, HS Drama, MS Writing
Contact: [email protected]
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Life Verse: ​John 8:36
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Christian Education takes a long view of education, not just the temporal but seeks to educate for the eternal. Being able to help shape the future leaders of the church is humbling. As a product of Christian education, myself, I know that all the lessons taught do not come back void.

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Bern Eslava
6th Grade Bible
Contact: [email protected]
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Pastor Jason Falzarano 
Dual Enrollment Theology (HS)
Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: ​James 1:17
Favorite part of working in Christian education: ​The very best part of working at CCS is the ablity to speak openly about the Lord Jesus Christ and Biblical content.... A second great thing is a chance to pour into the young men and women who attend our school.

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Vincent Fernandez
HS Bible
Contact: vfernandez@ccob.org

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Life Verse:  Ephesians 2:8
Favorite part of working in Christian education:  My favorite thing about Christian education is the opportunity to share the truth about the world. That the son of God came down from heaven to save the lost, this great truth is the only key to eternal life. Christian education doesn't just have implications for our lives but also for our eternal destinies. 

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Terry Fogarty
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Receptionist
Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: John 14:27
Favorite part of working in Christian education: ​The best part about working in Christian education is that you are surrounded by your Family in Christ. ​

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Madisson Garcia
First Grade Aide
Contact: [email protected]
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Mary Graham
In-Class Support (HS)
Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: Psalm 46:10
Favorite part of working in Christian education: ​​Best part for me is working with the students and helping them in so many different areas. Just being there for them all, even if I just smile and let my body language tell them I’m there for them. Also to work with the most wonderful group of prayer warriors and encouraging brothers and sisters in Christ I know. It all spells GOD's LOVE.

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Marissa Hahn
Kindergarten Aide
Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: 1 Peter 4:8
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Being able to share God’s love with each student. Walking into school each morning knowing that the Lord is guiding our every move. I have been so blessed to be part of such an amazing family here at CCS. 

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Kiera Hedglin
MS English, Wilson Specialist 
Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: ​2 Corinthians 9:8
Favorite part of working in Christian education: When I wake up, I know I am going to battle against principalities and powers, but I am surrounded by fellow soldiers. I love knowing that I get to be a part of so many young lives and make a difference in them as well as having them make a difference in me; the parents, students, and staff of CCS, through Christ, make waking up easy.

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 Esperanza Hiban 
HS Spanish
Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: Psalm 84:11
Favorite part of working in Christian education: I enjoy having our students come to know Jesus as their personal Saviour, and encourage them to go all out to represent Him in their future.

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Estella Jones
Pre-K Teacher
Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: ​Isaiah 1:18 
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The best part about working at a Christian school is being able to teach God's children about Jesus, reminding them that they are loved, and watching them grow and learn. Being able to be a part of God's perfect plan and watching Him working through me is such a blessing. I give Him ALL the glory!

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Talitha Junker
HS History 
Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: ​Psalms 34:1 
Favorite part of working in Christian education: I love bringing history to life, having students engaged and feeling like they are part of the story helps them improve their learning abilities. Adding Christian perspective only helps the students see how our principles can be applied to life! I love working in this environment where as staff, we pray for our students and for one another!

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 Erin Kalli 
HS Mathematics
Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: ​Philippians 4:8 
Favorite part of working in Christian education:  I love building relationships with the students and being able to watch them grow in the Lord. Teaching at Calvary gives me the opportunity to help guide them in learning how to navigate the world and still hold on to their faith.

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Pastor Jordan Koczman 
Director of Student Ministries, MS & HS Bible 
Contact: j[email protected]
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Life Verse: ​Philippians 1:6
Favorite part of working in Christian education: My favorite part about working at CCS is the discipleship dynamic because we get to help these students draw closer to Jesus through the studying of His word.

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Karen Koczman 
Pre-K/K Chapel, HS Bible, Beginning Guitar
Contact: [email protected]
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Life Verse: ​Romans 15:13
Favorite part of working in Christian education: CCS is an encouraging place where we are committed to teach and disciple each student. Our desire is to share God's word to help relationships grow deeper in our LORD Jesus Christ, and see lives transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. It is a blessing to serve with the loving CCS family!

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Lynda Latham  
Accounting 
Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: ​James 1:5
Favorite part of working in Christian education: I love all of it. I love watching God work here daily through all of us in every single role in both big and small ways. God's movement and blessing on CCS is undeniable and I am proud to be a small part of it. I can't wait to see what things are in store in the years to come! ​

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 ​Patricia Lincoln 
Fourth Grade Teacher
Contact: [email protected]

​Life Verse: ​Deuteronomy 6:7
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The best part about working at Calvary Christian School is working in an environment with like-minded familes and colleages. The student's spirtual growth and education work hand-in-hand. God's is truly blessing this ministry.

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Erica Lopez
Security (Elementary/MS)
Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: ​Psalm 23:1
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Interacting with the children and teachers.

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Nadia Mancuso
Elementary & MS Special Services Admin
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Jowita Mansour
Second Grade Teacher
Contact: [email protected]

​Life Verse: Numbers 6:24-26
Favorite part of working in Christian education: I believe in Christian education because it provides the foundation through which students can navigate life as individuals who are grounded in Christ and the knowledge of his word. 

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Florence Massey
Before/After Care & Lunch Programs Overseer
Contact: fmassey@ccsnj.net

Life Verse: ​Proverbs 3:5-6
Favorite part of working in Christian education: I love that Jesus is in every part of the children's education. I love seeing Calvary's awesome kids ask for prayer when they are worried about something or if they have a problem. They know that Jesus is the answer to everything!

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Maria Masters
First Grade Teacher
Contact: [email protected]

​Life Verse: ​Joshua 1:9
Favorite part of working in Christian education: It is an honor to teach the word of God to His children. At CCS we get the privilege of watching each child grow educationally and spiritually. ​

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Nina Mathew
HS History
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Contact: [email protected]

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Tiffany McCarrick 
MS Math 
Contact: [email protected]t

​Life Verse: Hebrews 12: 1-2
Favorite part of working in Christian education: My favorite part about Christian education is being able to relate the attributes of God into what I teach. ​


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Melanie McCurdy
HS Office Manager, HS Guidance Admin
Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: Joshua 1:9
Favorite part of working in Christian education: My favorite part about working in Christian education is being blessed with the opportunity to work where my children attend while having the opportunity to work with and alongside fellow Christians. CCS is not just a school, it is a family, we all support and lift each other up in prayer daily.

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Jillian Mecke
Art Teacher
​Contact: [email protected]

​Life Verse: 1 John 4:9-10
Favorite part of working in Christian education: God has created such a beautiful and amazing world. I have been blessed with the opportunity to be able to share my love for color and design with the children of Calvary Christian School as the Elementary/Middle school Art Teacher. I am over the moon excited to help foster their creativity and be a part of molding each and everyone of them to live a life that is pleasing to God and to honor Him in all things.

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Charles Miller
MS & HS Mathematics, Special Services Support
Contact: [email protected]
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​Life Verse: ​1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Having been involved in Christian Education for over 40 years, one of my favorite parts is seeing students graduate, going on with their lives, and living for the Lord, Jesus Christ.  ​

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Autumn Nonnenmacher 
Fifth Grade Teacher
Contact: [email protected]
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​Life Verse: Psalm 32:8
Favorite part of working in Christian education: My favorite thing about Christian education is the sense of community it fosters. In a Christian school, we’re not just teaching subjects; we’re nurturing a family where students, teachers, and parents support one another in faith and learning. This close-knit environment allows us to encourage each other in our spiritual journeys, celebrate God’s work in our lives, and face challenges together with prayer and biblical wisdom. It’s a blessing to be part of a community that prioritizes both academic excellence and spiritual growth.

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Theresa Pocchia 
Pre-K Aide
Contact: [email protected]

​Life Verse: ​Colossians 3:14
Favorite part of working in Christian education: My favorite part of working in Christian Education will be working alongside fellow believers united by the love of Jesus and freely sharing my faith with the children.

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Kate Purves 
Business Office 
Contact: [email protected]

​Life Verse: ​Proverbs 22:29
Favorite part of working in Christian education: My favorite part about working in Christian education is being surrounded by God's presence through my co-workers, teachers, and students. 

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​Lenny Renda
School Security Resource Officer (HS)
Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: ​Proverbs 3:11-12
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Providing a safe and secure environment where students can learn about our Savior Jesus Christ.

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​Elizabeth Roman
 HS English 
Contact: eroman@ccsnj.net

Life Verse: ​2 Corinthians 5:17
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Working here allows me to share my two passions: Jesus and teaching.  It is such a privilege to be able to teach with the freedom to share and integrate Christ in every lesson.  We do not live apart from Him in life, nor should we at school. ​

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Diane Schneider 
Pre-K Aide
Contact: dschneider@ccsnj.net

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Korleen Steele
MS History 
Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: ​Psalm 34:1
Favorite part of working in Christian education: I love working in Christian education because there is hope in Christ here and we can give God glory for successes. 

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​Kathleen Trenkler
Music Education 
Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: ​James 3:17-18
Favorite part of working in Christian education: I love that we get to share Jesus in all that we put our hands to, whether in concrete lessons or acts of service and in attitudes towards one another. CCS fosters a spirit of unity and excellence.

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Cheyenne Turiello
Physical Education
Contact: [email protected]

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Debbie Zielinski
HS Special Services Admin
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Life Verse: Romans 8:28
Favorite part of working in Christian education:  I have chosen to work at CCS because after 17 years of my kids attending I consider CCS part of my family.   I want to give back to the school and be part of this amazing community of staff and families.  ​

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 Marie Zink
HS Mathematics & Science
Contact: [email protected]

Life Verse: ​Proverbs 30:7-9 
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The best thing about CCS is the people I work with and the students I am privileged to teach. I actually look forward to Monday mornings!

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