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
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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. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 M.A. (Teaching Reading), Grand Canyon University, 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 B.A. (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 Scripture 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 New Jersey Teacher Certification (Elementary School Teacher K-6) (Teacher of the Handicapped K-12), 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 M.A. (Curriculum and Instruction), Grand Canyon University, 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 M.A. (Education), Rutgers University, B.S. (Elementary Education), Liberty 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 Katharine Gibbs School (Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate) 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. 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 Favorite Scripture Verse: But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. James 1:4 B.A. (Christian Counseling), Colorado Theological Seminary, Certified Pastoral Counselor, Faith Fellowship School of Christian Counseling Favorite Scripture Verse: “Your promises are the source of my bubbling joy; the revelation of your Word thrills me like one who has discovered hidden treasure.” Psalms 119:162 TPT
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 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 answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that 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 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 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 B.A. (Psychology, Criminology, & British Studies), M.A.T. (Elementary Education), Fairleigh Dickinson University Favorite Scripture Verse: In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8 B.A. (Business Administration, Minor in Sports Management), Saint Elizabeth University. Favorite Scripture Verse: For many are called, but few are chosen. Matthew 22:14 B.S. (Biomedical 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. (Elementary Education), Clarks Summit University Favorite Scripture Verse: You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Isaiah 26:3 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: He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. Colossians 1:17 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 MD, UMDNJ Medical School Favorite Scripture Verse: Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it (the goal). But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14 BA (Economics) Rutgers University, MDiv, Denver Seminary, DMin, Biblical Theological Seminary Favorite Scripture Verse: Go, therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surly I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20 German-Spanish and French Translation and Conference Interpreting, Mainz of University, M.A. (French and English Translation) Kent State University Favorite Scripture Verse: I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 M.Ed (Curriculum and Learning: Teaching Writing PreK-12), William Patterson University of New Jersey, 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 M.S. (Master of Research in Biomedical Sciences), University of Glasgow, UK 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. (Secondary Education & Social Studies), Clarks Summit University Favorite Scripture Verse: And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.1 Peter 5:10 B.S. (Business Administration), Montclair State University; MBA, Jersey City University B.A. (English) (Secondary Teaching Certification), Messiah University Favorite Scripture Verse: If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 B.S. (Computer Science/Mathematics-Minor), Spelman College, M.A. (Mathematics Education 7-12), City College of New York (CUNY), M.S.Ed (Administration & Supervision), Fordham University, Doctoral Candidate (Education Leadership), Temple University Favorite Scripture Verse: And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 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
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) (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 Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) (Baking and Pastry Arts), The Culinary Institute of America Favorite Scripture Verse: The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. Zephaniah 3:17 M.A. (Linguistics), The University of Texas at Arlington Favorite Scripture Verse: Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 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.A. (Communication Studies), Minor (Theology), Moody Bible Institute Favorite Scripture Verse: Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is in the Lord. He like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit. Jeremiah 17:7-8 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 DMA, Virginia Commonwealth University Favorite Scripture Verse: Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4,8 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 B.S. (English & Teaching English as a Second Language), Columbia International University Favorite Scripture Verse: Bless the Lord, Oh my soul, And forget not all His benefits. Psalm 103:2 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 Favorite Scripture Verse: Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 BS (Computer Science),GUC Favorite Scripture Verse: “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways” Psalm 91:11 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 Computer Support, Kathrine Gibbs; Computer Repair, Vo-tech; Christian Counseling, Faith Fellowship Ministries Favorite Scripture Verse: Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? “And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? Matthew 6:26-30 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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