LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION
Dan Simon
School Director, HS Mathematics
Contact: dsimon@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Joshua 24:15
Favorite part of working in Christian education: After nearly 3 decades in public education, the Lord called me to Christian education, and I am grateful every day. The ability to provide rigorous academics from a biblical worldview brings glory to God. And NOTHING compares to the calling to love and disciple students in word AND deed. #Blessed
School Director, HS Mathematics
Contact: dsimon@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Joshua 24:15
Favorite part of working in Christian education: After nearly 3 decades in public education, the Lord called me to Christian education, and I am grateful every day. The ability to provide rigorous academics from a biblical worldview brings glory to God. And NOTHING compares to the calling to love and disciple students in word AND deed. #Blessed
Lori Kalli
Director of Elementary and Middle School
Conact: lkalli@calvarychristianschool.net
Life Verse: Psalm 91
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The best part is seeing how lives are changed through discipleship in God's Word.
Director of Elementary and Middle School
Conact: lkalli@calvarychristianschool.net
Life Verse: Psalm 91
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The best part is seeing how lives are changed through discipleship in God's Word.
Angela Durkin
Office Manager, School Nurse
Contact: adurkin@ccsnj.net
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.
Office Manager, School Nurse
Contact: adurkin@ccsnj.net
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.
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.
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.
Kimberly Murray
Director of Guidance (HS), HS Art
Contact: kmurray@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Philippians 1:6
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The best part about working in Christian Education is that the staff and students become family. We are here to mentor, love, disciple, and grow one another closer to God's calling on our life.
Director of Guidance (HS), HS Art
Contact: kmurray@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Philippians 1:6
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The best part about working in Christian Education is that the staff and students become family. We are here to mentor, love, disciple, and grow one another closer to God's calling on our life.
Brenda Narcisse
Director of Special Services and Intervention
Contact: bnarcisse@ccsnj.net
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!
Director of Special Services and Intervention
Contact: bnarcisse@ccsnj.net
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!
Mike Wilkerson
Director of Athletics, Dean of Student Life (HS)
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.
Director of Athletics, Dean of Student Life (HS)
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.
Mary Kate Yang
Director of Admissions
Contact: myang@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Matthew 6:33
Favorite part of working in Christian education: It is a blessing to work in an environment where parents, administrators, teachers, and staff are working together with a common goal: to raise children in the ways of the Lord and to equip the next generation of Christian leaders. Christian Education is a safe haven in a culture which has sought to remove God from every aspect of education. At CCS, God is at the center of all we do.
Director of Admissions
Contact: myang@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Matthew 6:33
Favorite part of working in Christian education: It is a blessing to work in an environment where parents, administrators, teachers, and staff are working together with a common goal: to raise children in the ways of the Lord and to equip the next generation of Christian leaders. Christian Education is a safe haven in a culture which has sought to remove God from every aspect of education. At CCS, God is at the center of all we do.
FACULTY AND STAFF
Kerris Ackley
MS Bible, Elementary & MS Chapel
Contact: kackley@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Ephesians 3:20-21
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Being able to help mold and mend hearts for Jesus and help navigate students to know the deep treasure of Christ’s love day in and day out.
Ken Akselsen
HS Elective
Contact: kakselsen@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Galatians 2:20
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Working with others that have the same Christian Worldview and ultimate desire to see people transformed by the Gospel.
HS Elective
Contact: kakselsen@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Galatians 2:20
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Working with others that have the same Christian Worldview and ultimate desire to see people transformed by the Gospel.
Stephanie Akselsen
PK & Second Grade Teacher Assistant
Contact: sakselsen@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Psalm 119:11
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Kids making lifelong Christian friends. Friends determine your course in life. The Bible says it this way: he who walks with the wise grows wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.
PK & Second Grade Teacher Assistant
Contact: sakselsen@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Psalm 119:11
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Kids making lifelong Christian friends. Friends determine your course in life. The Bible says it this way: he who walks with the wise grows wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Joseph Beaumont
HS English (AP), Public Speaking, Senior Discipleship
Contact: jbeaumomt@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:19
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Working in Christian education provides me the opportunity to share openly the wonder and practicality of the Gospel.
HS English (AP), Public Speaking, Senior Discipleship
Contact: jbeaumomt@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:19
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Working in Christian education provides me the opportunity to share openly the wonder and practicality of the Gospel.
Antonio Caceres
MS Spanish
Contact: acaceres@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Psalm 23:1
Favorite part of working in Christian education: CCS is a positive and uplifting environment!!!!
MS Spanish
Contact: acaceres@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Psalm 23:1
Favorite part of working in Christian education: CCS is a positive and uplifting environment!!!!
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.
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.
Carol Comins
Assistant Athletic Director, Yearbook
Contact: ccomins@ccsnj.net
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.
Assistant Athletic Director, Yearbook
Contact: ccomins@ccsnj.net
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.
Scott Coppola
MS Math
Contact: scoppola@ccsnj.net
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.
MS Math
Contact: scoppola@ccsnj.net
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.
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.
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.
Joanna Dolores
HS History
Contact: jdolores@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Psalm 28:7
Favorite part of working in Christian education: I love the ability to be able to come to school and see God working in these kids' lives and the transformation that takes place through the nurturing of a Christian environment. We are a family and the love that is shown within the staff and students is absolutely amazing to see every day, which makes coming to school more of a privilege than a job!
HS History
Contact: jdolores@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Psalm 28:7
Favorite part of working in Christian education: I love the ability to be able to come to school and see God working in these kids' lives and the transformation that takes place through the nurturing of a Christian environment. We are a family and the love that is shown within the staff and students is absolutely amazing to see every day, which makes coming to school more of a privilege than a job!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Terry Fogarty
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kristen Hayes
Pre-K
Contact: khayes@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: John 16:33
Favorite part of working in Christian education: I love having the opportunity to help these children memorize scripture. Helping them commit verses to memory, so they will always have them to think back on when they need encouragement from the Lord.
Pre-K
Contact: khayes@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: John 16:33
Favorite part of working in Christian education: I love having the opportunity to help these children memorize scripture. Helping them commit verses to memory, so they will always have them to think back on when they need encouragement from the Lord.
Kiera Hedglin
MS English, 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.
MS English, 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.
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.
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.
Germaine Ibrahim
HS Psychology
Contact: gibrahim@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Colossians 3:17
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The best part of working in Christian education is being able to share Jesus with each student, building each lesson regardless of the subject with His truth as a foundation, and being a part of the body of Christ as we minister to young people, building them up through teaching and spiritual encouragement.
HS Psychology
Contact: gibrahim@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Colossians 3:17
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The best part of working in Christian education is being able to share Jesus with each student, building each lesson regardless of the subject with His truth as a foundation, and being a part of the body of Christ as we minister to young people, building them up through teaching and spiritual encouragement.
Anna Ifft
First Grade Teacher
Contact: aifft@ccnj.net
Life Verse: Psalm 103:8
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The best part about working in Christian education is getting to learn and grow alongside God's children in fellowship and community.
First Grade Teacher
Contact: aifft@ccnj.net
Life Verse: Psalm 103:8
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The best part about working in Christian education is getting to learn and grow alongside God's children in fellowship and community.
Estella Jones
Second Grade Teacher
Contact: ejones@ccnj.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!
Second Grade Teacher
Contact: ejones@ccnj.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!
Antoine Joyner
MS Math
Contact: ajoyner@ccnj.net
Life Verse: Philippians 4:6-7
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The family centered atmosphere & environment of CCS is certainly God designed. Having the opportunity to educate through discipleship is unique in the privilege to infuse and intertwine faith within each subject. The most special part about working at CCS is the camaraderie that is experienced with staff, faculty, students and parents.
MS Math
Contact: ajoyner@ccnj.net
Life Verse: Philippians 4:6-7
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The family centered atmosphere & environment of CCS is certainly God designed. Having the opportunity to educate through discipleship is unique in the privilege to infuse and intertwine faith within each subject. The most special part about working at CCS is the camaraderie that is experienced with staff, faculty, students and parents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daniel Kilgallen
MS History
Contact: dkilgallen@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Colossians 3:23
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The best part about working at Calvary Christian is working with the students and helping them grow in their academic, social, and spiritual endeavors. Also, I love the strong support system from the teachers and administrators alike and the close bond each one of us share to God.
MS History
Contact: dkilgallen@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Colossians 3:23
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The best part about working at Calvary Christian is working with the students and helping them grow in their academic, social, and spiritual endeavors. Also, I love the strong support system from the teachers and administrators alike and the close bond each one of us share to God.
Jordan Koczman
HS Bible & Health
Contact: jkoczman@ccsnj.net
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.
HS Bible & Health
Contact: jkoczman@ccsnj.net
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.
Karen Koczman
HS Girls Discipleship, Senior Girls’ Bible, Beginning Guitar
Contact: kkoczman@ccsnj.net
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!
HS Girls Discipleship, Senior Girls’ Bible, Beginning Guitar
Contact: kkoczman@ccsnj.net
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!
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
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
Patricia Lincoln
Kindergarten
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.
Kindergarten
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.
Trang Lunde
Computer Application/Technology (HS)
Contact: tlunde@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Romans 8:28
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The best part about working in Christian education (specifically at CCS) is the freedom to be open with my faith and sharing my Christian beliefs with my colleagues and students. Education by discipleship allows me to share about Jesus and what it means to follow Jesus in all subject areas to expand their beliefs in all areas of life and not just in church or school.
Computer Application/Technology (HS)
Contact: tlunde@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Romans 8:28
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The best part about working in Christian education (specifically at CCS) is the freedom to be open with my faith and sharing my Christian beliefs with my colleagues and students. Education by discipleship allows me to share about Jesus and what it means to follow Jesus in all subject areas to expand their beliefs in all areas of life and not just in church or school.
Alexandra Manning
MS Mathematics, Website Design/Maintenance
Contact: amanning@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Psalm 16:11
Favorite part of working in Christian education: We have the unique opportunity to see relationships fostered between staff, parents, and students being built on the foundation of a genuine, mutual desire to see one another grow deeper in Christ's love.
MS Mathematics, Website Design/Maintenance
Contact: amanning@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Psalm 16:11
Favorite part of working in Christian education: We have the unique opportunity to see relationships fostered between staff, parents, and students being built on the foundation of a genuine, mutual desire to see one another grow deeper in Christ's love.
Florence Massey
Before 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!
Before 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!
Maria Masters
Assistant Teacher
Contact: mmasters@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Joshua 8:1
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.
Assistant Teacher
Contact: mmasters@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Joshua 8:1
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.
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.
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.
Eva Passarotti
Bookeeper
Contact: epassatori@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Deuteronomy 6:5-7
Favorite part of working in Christian education: It's a blessing to be able to freely share my faith and be supported by like minded people. It's a joy everyday to be able to serve our awesome families!
Bookeeper
Contact: epassatori@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Deuteronomy 6:5-7
Favorite part of working in Christian education: It's a blessing to be able to freely share my faith and be supported by like minded people. It's a joy everyday to be able to serve our awesome families!
Kathleen Purves
Fourth Grade
Contact: kpurves@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Jeremiah 29:11
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Christian education is an opportunity to daily share and express my faith with the students I teach. There is no greater joy than to see that children are walking in truth. Worshiping, praying, and discussing the scriptures with young minds is extremely rewarding!
Fourth Grade
Contact: kpurves@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Jeremiah 29:11
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Christian education is an opportunity to daily share and express my faith with the students I teach. There is no greater joy than to see that children are walking in truth. Worshiping, praying, and discussing the scriptures with young minds is extremely rewarding!
Sara Poole
PK-8 Physical Education
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.
PK-8 Physical Education
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.
Ginger Rose
Aftercare Program Overseer
Contact: grose@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Psalm 116:12-13
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Absolutely the children and working with likeminded believers!
Aftercare Program Overseer
Contact: grose@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Psalm 116:12-13
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Absolutely the children and working with likeminded believers!
Stephanie Sawicki
MS Science
Contact: ssawicki@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Galatians 2:20
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The best part about working in Christian education is the family atmosphere. The love and support you get at CCS from administration, staff, and even students is indescribable and awe inspiring.
MS Science
Contact: ssawicki@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Galatians 2:20
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The best part about working in Christian education is the family atmosphere. The love and support you get at CCS from administration, staff, and even students is indescribable and awe inspiring.
Joe Simon
HS Bible
Contact: jsimon@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: 2 Corinthians 3:18
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Quoting scripture to students.
HS Bible
Contact: jsimon@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: 2 Corinthians 3:18
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Quoting scripture to students.
Linda Simon
HS Reception, Guidance Office
Contact: lsimon@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Romans 5: 1-5
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The greatest joy about working at CCS is sitting front and center at the high school watching the amazing staff pour into and praying for all the students.
HS Reception, Guidance Office
Contact: lsimon@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Romans 5: 1-5
Favorite part of working in Christian education: The greatest joy about working at CCS is sitting front and center at the high school watching the amazing staff pour into and praying for all the students.
Beth Smith
Elementary/MS Art
Contact: bsmith@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: 2 Timothy 1:7
Favorite part of working in Christian education: I am blessed to be part of this CCS family where I am given the opportunity to share my love of a Jesus, scripture, & art with my students.
Elementary/MS Art
Contact: bsmith@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: 2 Timothy 1:7
Favorite part of working in Christian education: I am blessed to be part of this CCS family where I am given the opportunity to share my love of a Jesus, scripture, & art with my students.
Dr. Maria Spinosi
Anatomy & Physiology (HS)
Contact: mspinosi@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Matthew 6:25-30
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Being able to teach a science course while actively referencing Christianity and the Bible is a unique opportunity only provided at CCS. The students are inquisitive and engaged which further highlights the distinctive benefits of this school.
Anatomy & Physiology (HS)
Contact: mspinosi@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: Matthew 6:25-30
Favorite part of working in Christian education: Being able to teach a science course while actively referencing Christianity and the Bible is a unique opportunity only provided at CCS. The students are inquisitive and engaged which further highlights the distinctive benefits of this school.
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.
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.
Marie Zink
HS Math
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!
HS Math
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!
Cameron Wolf
HS Science
Contact: cwolf@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: 1 Corinthians 10:31
Favorite part of working in Christian education: I am so happy to have my first teaching experience in a Christian school! I love being able to share my love for Christ with my students and the staff. It is so encouraging for everyone to have such a special bond through God!
HS Science
Contact: cwolf@ccsnj.net
Life Verse: 1 Corinthians 10:31
Favorite part of working in Christian education: I am so happy to have my first teaching experience in a Christian school! I love being able to share my love for Christ with my students and the staff. It is so encouraging for everyone to have such a special bond through God!
