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Taylor Sinclair, 3rd/4th Grade Aide & Media Specialist Tell us about yourself.  I grew up in Oakland and went through the Oakland Public School System. I always loved going to school, playing school, etc. I was encouraged by all of my teachers to continue my education and strive to become a teacher just like them.…

Joey Wilmot, High School Special Education Teacher and Boys Lacrosse Coach Tell us about yourself. I grew up in Christian family in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. I spent most of my time playing sports. I knew from a young age that I wanted to teach and coach. In high school I played football, wrestled, and played lacrosse. How…

Jaclyn Turner, Art Teacher Tell us about yourself.  I grew up in Hawthorne and went to EC from Kindergarten through 12th grade! I currently reside in Westwood with my husband, Brian. When I am not teaching, I am working on my own oil paintings. I have shown my work in a few galleries and hope…

We're excited that the 2016-17 school year is off to such a great start! We've been preparing for this start since well before last school year ended. The most recognizable work took place with all of the facility upgrades that took place over the summer months. A special thank you to the maintenance department, summer…

The Maid of Orleans Orleans and Chinon, France are historical towns south of Paris that are central to the story of Joan of Arc. In 1429, while England and France were locked in battle during the 100 Years War (which actually lasted about 120 years), the English invaded French territory in claim to the French…

Eastern Christian School kicked off our 124th school year in style. Three bright, clean and updated campuses and EC’s amazing, loving, professional faculty welcomed new and returning EC families to the first day of the 2016-17 school year. With a record number of new students and growing enrollment at all three campuses, there were many…

The 2015-16 school year was one to remember! Eastern Christian School enjoyed a season of growth and accomplishment, and our students developed their knowledge and skills while maturing in faith. From community service to college prep, lives were impacted in powerful ways — on our campus and beyond. Check out these highlights: Top Blog Posts…

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…