Mrs. Bray is a beloved teacher here at SCS. She’s our fun-loving, Minnie-Mouse-ear-wearing, Outdoor-Learning-Center-Adventuring first grade teacher! We asked her some questions to get to know her better. Keep reading to learn more about her teaching experience, her family, and a few of her favorite things! Tell us about your past teaching experience. I started my career teaching in Chicago, where I taught 2nd grade for a year. Then I moved back to NJ and taught 4th grade for 3 years in Vernon before taking 10 years off to be a stay at home mom. I went back part time as a basic skills teacher ..read more

If your children come home whistling or singing a new tune, Mrs. Pachella might have something to do with it! Mrs. Becky Pachella is our Music and Art teacher at SCS. Our school is blessed by her creative talents, and we’re glad to have her and her family here in our community! Tell us about your past experience. I started teaching private music lessons in 2014 and have been teaching general music since 2017. What brought you to SCS?There was an opening for a music teacher and I kept seeing it over and over again online so I called and got an interview. God opened up the doors and made a way ..read more

When you think about your child’s year at school, how are you feeling? Are you excited for the teacher he or she has or the friends in his class? Are you looking forward to hearing what the class will be learning throughout the year? Maybe, like many parents, you’re feeling a little anxious about the school’s curriculum and the conversations that might happen in and outside of the classroom.  At Sussex Christian School, we are hearing from more and more families who are anxious about what is being taught in their child’s school. Sometimes, it’s because they’re hearing rumors about curric ..read more

Meet Mrs. Lisa Legg, our new gym teacher! Tell us about your past experience: I started my teaching career in a place called New Town, ND. I spent 2 years there experiencing life on the edge of an Native American Indian Reservation in rural America. I followed that experience with a couple years of graduate school at The Pennsylvania State University main campus The remainder of my career was spent at Wallkill Valley Regional High School where I taught for about 30 years. I began as a Math teacher and about half way through switched to the Physical Education/Health department. What brough ..read more

Mr. Robert Waters, SCS Administrator, was recently invited as a guest to the MikeCheck podcast with Pastor Mike Ruel of Highlands Bible Church in Vernon, NJ. Pastor Mike is also the 8th Grade Bible Teacher at SCS. In the podcast, Pastor Mike presents a biblical case for Christian education and discusses the value of Christ-centered education with Mr. Waters. The podcast is about 50-minutes long and definitely worth a listen! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify The post Why Christian Education? Listen to Mr. Waters on the MikeCheck Podcast appeared first on Sussex Christian School ..read more

Mrs. Rojo is another familiar face to SCS students, as she was a second grade co-teacher last year. But, this year she is taking on a new role as third grade teacher! Get to know her better: Where and when did you start teaching?I first started teaching at a Christian School in Yonkers, NY (Hudson View Christian Academy) in 2004. In 2015 after giving birth to my first son I stopped teaching to become a full time Mom. Many experiences in my life have shaped me into the teacher that I am today. From teaching in Sunday school, being a Mom, reading different literatures, babysitting in the city ..read more

Meet Mrs. Penny Garr: Middle School English, Grammar, Literature, and 7th Grade Bible We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Penny Garr and her family to the Sussex Christian School community! Mrs. Garr has an impressive background in teaching English, Grammar, and Literature at both the middle school and high school levels. Most recently, she taught 17 years in Harmony Christian School. We asked Mrs. Garr some questions to get to know her better and introduce her to our community! Tell us about your past teaching experience. I taught for a few years in Monmouth County, NJ before my children were ..read more

Meet Miss Anna Poet, Kindergarten teacher! We’re excited to welcome Miss. Anna Poet to the SCS Community! Get to know her in the questions below! Where and when did you start teaching?I just graduated college in December and worked as a long-term substitute teacher at Northwest Christian School as a middle school science teacher. Prior to this I have worked as a camp counselor for 8 summers at various camps, along with being a school tour guide at an apple orchard. All of these experiences have prepared me for this first year of teaching, and I am excited for my first year teaching! What bro ..read more