About Us - Board of Trustees

To contact the Board of Trustees, send an e-mail to: tcsboard@timothychristian.org

As a Board, we recognize that we have an important responsibility to be Christ–centered in our leadership. We must be servant leaders; we must also ensure that our leadership is built around partnerships with our constituents: families, staff, and community. We will continually emphasize these things to be effective in our service to the Lord and Timothy Christian School.

  James Miller - President
Chairman: Christian Education Committee
Board/Staff Liason

Spouse: Bette J. Miller, B.S.,R.N., TCS School Nurse
Children: David—TCS Class of 1999; Jessie—TCS Class of 2005; Leslie—TCS Class of 2007
Years on Board: 13
Occupation: Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Metuchen.
Education: B.A. in Economics, Rutgers University; Master of Divinity, Denver Seminary; Doctor of Ministry, Biblical Seminary

 John Baehr - Secretary

Spouse: Nancy
Children: Joseph Hermes – TCS Class of 2005; Amanda Hermes – TCS Class of 2007; Joshua Hermes – TCS 12 th Grade; Megan Hermes – TCS 8th Grade
Years on Board: 2
Occupation: Teacher at Watchung Hills Regional High School Education: member of first TCS 8 th grade graduating class in 1960; BA in Bible and Social Studies, Barrington College; Masters in Asian Studies and Chinese Language, Seton Hall; Masters of Education, Rutgers University Graduate School.

  John Janho III
Chairman: Building and Grounds Committee

Spouse: Kelly
Children: John—TCS Class of 2004; Joshua—TCS Class of 2007; Caleb—TCS 11th Grade; Rachel – TCS 8 th Grade
Years on Board: 11
Occupation: President, Cedar Hill Landscaping
Education: BS in Pastoral Studies, Liberty University 1985; Word of Life Bible Institute 1981; TCS 1980

  Perry Passarotti
Chairman: Finance Committee

Spouse: Eva, TCS Business Office Assistant
Children: Andrew - TCS Class of 2006; Julian - TCS 11th Grade
Years on Board: 2
Occupation: Executive Director, Telecom Network Systems - Telcordia Technologies
Education: BS/MS in Computer Science, minor in Electrical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 1980/1985

  Joanne Pacotti
Chairperson: Development Committee

Spouse: Arthur
Grandchildren: Joella – TCS 2008 Graduate
Years on Board: 2
Occupation: Former proprietor of Old Mansion catering facility in Elizabeth, NJ and A to Z travel agency in Westfield, NJ; Volunteer Latin teacher for the TCS elementary grades for over 12 years; Volunteer Director of Development at TCS

  Paul Rabideau

Spouse: Rita
Children: Stephen – TCS 11 th Grade; Alison – TCS 9th Grade; Timothy – TCS 5th Grade
Years on Board: 1
Occupation: Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Education: Ph.D. in Economics; working towards an M.A. in Counseling at Alliance Theological Seminary

  Richard Sivo

Spouse: Debra
Children: Christina – History teacher at TCS; Ashley – TCS 12th Grade
Years on Board: 1
Occupation: Pastor of New Durham Chapel, Piscataway
Education: Bible degree from Philadelphia Biblical University; Masters in Counseling, Liberty University

  Robert Meleta
Spouse: Karen
Children: Andrew – TCS 8th Grade; Michael – TCS 4th Grade
Years on Board: First year
Occupation: Video production and part-time history teacher
Education: B.S. in Biblical Studies from Philadelphia Biblical University; B.A. in History from Thomas Edison State College

  Edmund Lau
Spouse: Shuli
Children: Timothy – TCS Class of 2007; Matthew - TCS 8th Grade
Years on Board: First year
Occupation: Senior Principal Software Engineer, BAE Systems
Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, M.S. in Electrical Engineering, M.S. in Computer Science, all from Rutgers University