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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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Joseph Spinosi

Superintendent
Contact: ​jspinosi@ccsnj.net

Life Verse: ​2 Timothy 1:7
Favorite part of working in Christian education: At CCS, our goal is to inscribe the Good News of Jesus' death and resurrection on our students' hearts. Christ gives us our help for today and our great hope for tomorrow. This is the basis of who we are and what we do.  I praise God for the impact Calvary Christian School is making on the world through our alumni, students, and staff.

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​Pastor Tim Hamilton
School Director
Contact: ​thamilton@ccsnj.net

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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 Mike Wilkerson
 High School Director, Director of Athletics
 Contact: mwilkerson@ccsnj.net

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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 Angela Durkin
Office Manager, School Nurse
Contact: adurkin@ccsnj.net
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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: lestevez@ccsnj.net

​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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Kathi Crespo
Admissions Coordinator 
Contact: kcrespoccsnj.net

​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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 ​Brenda Narcisse 
Director of Special Services and Intervention
Contact: bnarcisse@ccsnj.net
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​Life Verse: 
​Joel 2:25
Favorite part of working in Christian education: What is unique about CCS is that the staff does everything from a place of love for Jesus and others. The staff cares for students, families, and each other. It is evident in the willingness of everyone to stop and seek God’s guidance for the seemingly small details to the crucial life concerns of any member of the CCS family!

FACULTY AND STAFF

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Elizabeth Baez
Accounting
Contact: lbaez@ccsnj.net

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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Phyllis Benedetto 
6th Grade Facilitator, Special Services Support
Contact: pbenedetto@ccsnj.net

​Life Verse: ​
Favorite part of working in Christian education: 

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 Diane Bugge
HS Science 
Contact: dbugge@ccsnj.net

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 
3rd Grade, Elementary Lead Teacher
Contact: lcancilla@ccsnj.net

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 Physical Science 
Contact: wcollins@ccsnj.net

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: ccomins@ccsnj.net
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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
Contact: lcoppola@ccsnj.net 

Life Verse: Philippians 4:13
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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Scott Coppola 
HS Mathematics, HS Business
Contact: scoppola@ccsnj.net 

Life Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
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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 Thomas Cregge 
HS Science
Contact: tcregge@ccsnj.net

Life Verse: ​Jeremiah 29:11
Favorite part of working in Christian education: ​The best part is the care and love the students have for the staff but more importantly for each other. ​

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Bill Dobbins
​Building Custodian

Contact: bdobbins@ccsnj.net

Life Verse: ​Phillippians 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
Contact: kdowdy@ccsnj.net

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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Jason Falzarano 
Dual Enrollment Theology (HS)
Contact: pastorjay@ccob.org

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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Amy Fogarty
Testing & Transportation Coordinator 
Contact: afogarty@ccsnj.net     

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.

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Terry Fogarty
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Receptionist
Contact: reception@ccsnj.net

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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 Mary Graham
In-Class Support (HS)
Contact: mgraham@ccsnj.net

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 Assistant
Contact: mhahn@ccsnj.net

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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Denise Hamilton
Second Grade Teacher
Contact: dhamilton@ccsnj.net

Life Verse: ​Proverbs 3:5-6
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Teaching children about salvation in Christ Jesus alone.

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Kiera Hedglin
MS English, MS Spanish, Wilson Specialist 
Contact: khedglin@ccsnj.net

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: ehiban@ccsnj.net

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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Bree Hughes
First Grade Teacher Assistant
Contact: bhughes@ccsnj.net

Life Verse: 2 Timothy 1:7
Favorite part of working in Christian education: It’s a true blessing I get to do what I love with knowing I can share wholeheartedly my love for Jesus through prayer, song, lessons and stories. ​


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Estella Jones
Pre-K 
Contact: ejones@ccsnj.net

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: tjunker@ccsnj.net

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: ekalli@ccsnj.net

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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Heather Kazanjian 
Fifth Grade Teacher
Contact: hkazanjian@ccsnj.net

Life Verse: ​Colossians 2:10
Favorite part of working in Christian education: I love CCS because it is a tight knit community where we can encourage each other and pour into the students in a personal way. ​

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Angela Koczman
Elementary/MS Health & Physical Education, MS Bible
Contact: akoczman@ccsnj.net

Life Verse: ​1 Peter 1: 3-5
Favorite part of working in Christian education: My favorite part of working in christian education is the freedom to openly help children understand who Jesus is and His character more clearly so that they may learn to love Him. I am incredibly thankful to not only be able to work with teachers and staff who are like minded in discipling students in the Word of God but also who pray for their students as well as one another.  

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Jordan Koczman 
Director of Student Ministries, MS & HS Bible 
Contact: jkoczman@ccsnj.net
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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, 9th Grade Bible, Senior Girls' Bible, Beginning Guitar
Contact: kkoczman@ccsnj.net
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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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Michael Krauszer
​HS English
Contact: mkrauszer@ccsnj.net

​Life Verse: ​James 3:13
Favorite part of working in Christian education: There is a family atmosphere that allows for building greater relationships

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Dana Lattarulo 
Human Resources 
Contact: dlattarulo@ccsnj.net

Life Verse: ​1 Peter 1:7
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The best thing about working at CCS is being able to openly speak the name of Jesus in the workplace, and to work alongside fellow believers in Christ. We encourage each other and lift one another up throughout the day. It's a true blessing to be a part of the CCS family!

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Lynda Latham  
Accounting 
Contact: llatham@ccsnj.net

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 
First Grade
Contact: plincoln@ccsnj.net

​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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Alexandra Manning
Administrative Assistant, Website Design 
Contact: amanning@ccsnj.net

Life Verse: ​Psalm 16:11
Favorite part of working in Christian education: I love that I have the unique opportunity to see relationships fostered between staff, parents, and students being built on the foundation of a mutual desire to see one another grow deeper in Christ's love. 

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Florence Massey
Before/After Care Program 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
Fourth Grade
Contact: mmasters@ccsnj.net

​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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Jillian Mecke
Elementary & MS Art
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Contact: jmecke@ccsnj.net

​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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​Allen Meyer
US History (HS)
Contact: ameyer@ccsnj.net

​Life Verse: ​Romans 8:31
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The best part of working in Christian education is the supportive, loving environment to help shape the Christian world view of young people. Calvary Christian School, with its unique emphasis on "education by discipleship", where we pray specifically for our students every morning, is particularly well placed for such a time as this in our history where a polarized society struggles with freedom, division and the basis for true unity as a nation.

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Charles Miller
HS Mathematics, Special Services Support
Contact: cmiller@ccsnj.net

​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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Leanne Paulson
HS Reception
Contact: hsreception@ccsnj.net

​Life Verse: ​
Favorite part of working in Christian education: 

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Theresa Pocchia 
Pre-K Teacher Assistant 
Contact: tpocchia@ccsnj.net

​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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Sara Poole
HS Guidance Counselor
Contact: spoole@ccsnj.net

​Life Verse: ​1 Corinthians 16:14
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The best part about working in Christian education is the connections I am able to form with staff and students. I love being able to teach and mentor young kids and student athletes that God’s love is real and that they can be an example of that in the real world.

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Kate Purves 
Business Office 
Contact: kpurves@ccsnj.net

​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 Resource Officer
Contact: lrenda@ccsnj.net

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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​Kevin Rivera
Middle School History
Contact: krivera@ccsnj.net

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​Kathleen Trenkler
Music Education 
Contact: ktrenkler@ccsnj.net

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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​Jay Urrego
Middle School Mathematics
Contact: jurrego@ccsnj.net

Life Verse: ​Psalm 46:10
Favorite part of working in Christian eduction: Working in Christian education is forming a personal outlook that lasts for eternity.


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 Marie Zink
HS Mathematics
Contact: mzink@ccsnj.net

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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