Faculty & Staff
TCS teachers are fully-qualified, born-again men and women who have a special understanding and love for their students. They are dedicated to providing students with an academically sound education integrated with the principles of Scripture. Teachers are aware that their influence reaches beyond the textbook and take seriously their responsibility as role models.
HEAD OF THE SCHOOL
Ed.D. (Educational Leadership), Nova Southwestern University; M.A. (Counseling, Millersville State College); B.S. (Bible), Lancaster Bible College
Favorite Scripture Verse: We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father. I Thessalonians 1:2-3
Dr.James Smock
jsmock@timothychristian.org
Faculty & Staff
B.A. Biblical Counseling & Psychology, Pillar College Favorite Scripture Verse: Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 B.A. (Elementary Education), The King’s College Favorite Scripture Verse: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6 B.A. (Psychology), Long Island University, M.A. (Early Childhood Education), Hunter College. Favorite Scripture Verse: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10 M.M.C (Mass Communications), University of South Carolina Favorite Scripture Verse: Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 B.A. (Elementary Education and English Language and Literature), Gordon College Favorite Scripture Verse: For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then My faithful love for you shall remain. My covenant of blessing will never be broken,’ says the Lord, who has mercy on you. Isaiah 54:10 Bachelors (Banking and Finances), Ecuador in Universidad Tecnica Particular de Loja (UTPL - Ecuador), Child Development Associate CDA Credential (Council of Professional Recognition) Favorite Scripture Verse: Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 B.Com, M.G. University, M.B.A. (Human Resource Management), Sikkim Manipal University Favorite Bible Verse: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of the Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12: 9-10 B.A. (Psychology and Philosophy), College of Saint Elizabeth (now Saint Elizabeth University) Favorite Scripture Verse: For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 B.A. (Family and Child Studies with a K-5 certification and concentration in Families, Children, and School Settings), Montclair State University Favorite Scripture Verse: Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 B.A. (Educator of Individuals with Disabilities), Kean University Favorite Scripture Verse: For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 B.S. (Elementary Education and Psychology), The College of New Jersey Favorite Scripture Verse: Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 B.S. (Elementary Education), Liberty University Masters of Education, Rutgers University Favorite Scripture Verse: "And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men" Colossians 3:23 M.A. (Curriculum and Instruction), Baptist Bible College, B.A. (Elementary Education), Rowan University Favorite Scripture Verse: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 Liberal Arts (Elementary Education), Eastern Nazarene College Favorite Scripture Verse: Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. Psalm 143:8
B.A. (Early Childhood and Primary Education); Universidad Metropolitana, PR Favorite Scripture Verse: I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 M.A. (Teaching), Liberty University B.S. (English Literature), Liberty University Favorite Scripture Verse: Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed.Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened. But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answerto everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hopethat you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. I Peter 3:13-17 B.S. (Sport Management and Psychology), Rutgers University Favorite Scripture Verse: Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.Romans 12:2 (NIV) B.S (Electrical Engineering) & B.S (Computer Science) Washington University, MBA Rutgers University Favorite Scripture Verse: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.Psalm 23:4 Union College (Media, A.A., Film & Television Concentration, Journalism & PR, A.A.), Montclair State University (Psychology, B.A., Minor in Child Advocacy & Policy, Teacher's Ed, History) Favorite Verse: For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this? Esther 4:14 Favorite Scripture Verse: Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4 B.A. (History Honors and Secondary Education), Kean University Favorite Scripture Verse: Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:24 M.Div , Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, B.A. (English and Secondary Education), Rowan University; A.A (Communication), Camden County Community, Favorite Scripture Verse: Then he said to his disciples, The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. Matthew 9:37–38 B.S (Bio- Medical Engineering) , Anna University, India Favorite Scripture Verse: Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. Ephesians 5:1-2 B.S.(Education), Liberty University Favorite Scripture Verse: Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 B.A.(General), University of Colombo Favorite Scripture Verse: But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness; and all these things will be added unto you. Matthew 6:33 M.S. (Physics), Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.S. (Applied Physics), Indiana University of Pennsylvania Favorite Scripture Verse: His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. 2 Peter 1: 3-4 B.A. (Education), Messiah College Favorite Scripture Verse: But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. I Samuel 12:24 B.S.(Marketing), Messiah College Favorite Scripture Verse: He has shown you o man what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God!. Micah 6:8 M.A. (Electrical Engineering), Columbia University; B.A. (Electrical Engineering & Physics), Duke University Favorite Scripture Verse: For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 Ed.S. (Educational Leadership), Liberty University; M.S. (Biomechanics),Temple University; B.S. (Physical Education), The King’s College Favorite Scripture Verse: Now unto Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think according to the power that worketh in us. Ephesians 3:20 B.A. (Biblical Studies), Pillar College Favorite Scripture Verse: Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward. Hebrews 10:35 B.A. (Theatre), Campbell University Favorite Scripture Verse: And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. Corinthians 3:15 B.S Mathematics, Fairleigh Dickinson University- Metropolitan Campus, M.S General Science, Fairleigh Dickinson University- Metropolitan Campus, Ph.D Christian Education, Northwestern Christian University Favorite Scripture Verse: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding". Proverbs 3:5 M.A. (Educational Leadership), Purdue University, B.A. (Communication) , A.A (Liberal Arts), Kean University Favorite Scripture Verse: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 BS in Business Administration, Montclair State University, MBA, Jersey City University B.S. (Secondary English Education), Cairn University Favorite Scripture Verse: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Favorite Scripture Verse: God was in Christ, offering peace and forgiveness to the people of this world. And he has given us the work of sharing his message about peace. We were sent to speak for Christ, and God is begging you to listen to our message. We speak for Christ and sincerely ask you to make peace with God. 2 Corinthians 5:19-20
B.S. (Bible), Bachelor of Church Music, Philadelphia College of Bible (Cairn) Favorite Scripture Verse: In everything give thanks for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus! 1 Thessalonians 5:18 B.A Biblical Theology and a minor in Christian Education, Zion/Northpoint Favorite Scripture Verse: But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 M.L.I.S., Rutgers University; M.Ed. (Educational Media), Temple University; B.A. (Elementary Education), Eastern University Favorite Scripture Verse: Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 M.A. (Urban Studies), Long Island University, B.A. (Urban Studies), Hunter College, New York, Carnegie-Hall (Weill Music Institute), Music Education, Rutgers-Mason Gross School of the Arts Favorite Scripture Verse: I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 B.S. (Health and Physical Education), East Stroudsburg University Favorite Scripture Verse: I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1
M.A. (Counseling), Kean University, B.A. (Biblical Studies & Youth Min. Leadership), Palm Beach Atlantic University; Favorite Scripture Verse: My flesh may fail, my spirit may grow weak, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever, He is mine. Psalm 73:26 M.A. Ed., Louisiana Baptist University; PCET (Professionally Certified Educational Therapist with NILD), SEARCH & TEACH Therapist, CDT (Certified Dyslexia Therapist with the International Dyslexia Association) Favorite Scripture Verse: For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9 Marty Conte has served as a municipal NJ police officer for 28 years and 6 years as a federal officer with the Department of Defense where he held the rank of Captain in charge of the Police Training Academy. In this position Captain Conte conducted numerous drills with municipal, state and federal law enforcement officers in regards to Active Shooter protocol. He is a certified instructor for Police Response to Active Shooter which also involves training school administrators and staff as well as students in lock down and security procedures. Marty has also served in the US Marine Corps. Favorite Scripture Verse: For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 B.S. (Business Administration/Management), Bloomsburg University Favorite Scripture Verse: Let us not become weary in doing good for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we don’t give up. Galatians 6:9 M.A. (Counseling), Boston College; B.A. (Psychology and Studio Art), Bucknell University Favorite Scripture Verse: For it is by grace you have been saved through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 B.S. (Athletic Training), King’s College; M.S (Sport Management), Liberty University Favorite Scripture Verse: So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 B.S. in Recreation and Camp Administration, LeTourneau College, A.A. in Aviation, Hesston College Favorite Scripture Verse: In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. Hebrews 1:1-3 B.S. (Business Administration & Accountancy), CUNY Bernard M. Baruch College Favorite Scripture Verse: In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct Thy paths. Proverbs 3:6 Union County College, College of St. Elizabeth Favorite Scripture Verse: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 B.S. (Accounting), Seton Hall University, Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A) Favorite Scripture Verse: I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Psalm 32:8 NRA ServSafe certified Favorite Scripture Verse: Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts; and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24 Favorite Scripture Verse: Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 Katharine Gibbs School (Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate) Favorite Verse: But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 A.A. (Liberal Arts), Union County College, Secretarial School, Medical Transcription Favorite Scripture Verse: Whenever, though, they turn to face God as Moses did, God removes the veil and there they are—face-to-face! They suddenly recognize that God is a living, personal presence, not a piece of chiseled stone. And when God is personally present, a living Spirit, that old, constricting legislation is recognized as obsolete. We’re free of it! All of us! Nothing between us and God, our faces shining with the brightness of his face. And so we are changed, our lives gradually becoming brighter and more beautiful as God enters our lives and we become like him. 2 Corinthians 3:16-18 B.S.N. (Nursing), Rutgers University College of Nursing; R.N., Johnson and Johnson School Nurse Fellow Favorite Scripture Verse: Trust in the Lord with all your heartand lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 B.S. (Early Childhood Education), Ohio University “I have a passion for the Lord, working with children and serving in a Christian environment and TCS is the place where those passions meet. I loved being at Timothy as a student and I am excited to be here now as a part of the staff. I love that I can give back to the school that has given me so much!” Favorite Scripture Verse: For from His fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. John 1:16
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