Doctor of Theology Candidate, Evangelical Theological Seminary

​M.Div, Evangelical Theological Seminary

B.A., Ancient History & Minor in Biblical Greek, Biblical Studies and English, Gordon College

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​Pastor (Mr.) Tim Easley served at RCCA as a faithful Substitute Teacher and regular Chapel Speaker. ​​Mr. Easley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Ancient History with Minors in Biblical Greek, Biblical Studies and English from Gordon College, a Master of Divinity from Evangelical Theological Seminary, and is a Doctor of Theology Candidate at Evangelical Theological Seminary.

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He has served as a pastor at Sherman Bible Chapel and Conklin Center Baptist Church. He and his family currently serve and attend Main Street Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Easley’s four (4) children currently attend RCCA (Preschool through 12th grades).

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RCCA is thankful to have Mr. Tim Easley on the faculty team.

B.A., English & Elementary Education, Houghton College

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Mrs. Lane joined the RCCA faculty in 2002 as a sixth grade teacher. This was a return to full-time teaching for her, as she had taken several years away from teaching to be at home with her children. Her prior teaching experience included a year at Northstar Christian Academy in Rochester, NY and two years at Christian Central Academy in Williamsville, NY.

 

After moving back to this area in 1989, Mrs. Lane taught Junior High English and Spanish at RCCA. During the years that she was at home with her children, Mrs. Lane served as a substitute teacher at RCCA and volunteered at Zion Lutheran School in Owego, NY. After her return to RCCA in 2002, she taught sixth grade for four years before moving to her current role as RCCA's 7th-12th grade English teacher.

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Mrs. Lane and her husband, Stephen, have three children - all graduates of RCCA. They are active members of Straits Corners Baptist Church in Candor, NY. She is passionate about her faith, family, and sharing her love of the written word every day in the classroom.

​M.S. Education Administration, Bob Jones University

B.A. German, Bob Jones University

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Miss Maassen grew up in the Owego, New York area and is a member of Tioga Center Baptist Church. She attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, where she received her BA and MS degrees.

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After college, Miss Maassen taught at West Side Christian Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida before God led her back to New York to take care of her mother. She taught at Tioga Center Christian School while serving in her home church. During those 30+ years, Miss Maassen was also the caregiver for both of her parents in their latter years.

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When Tioga Center Christian School closed in 2012, the Lord directed Miss Maassen to Ross Corners Christian Academy, where she has joyfully and faithfully taught middle and high school for the last 14 years.

M.Ed., Clarks Summit University

B.S. Business Administration, The Pennsylvania State University

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Mr. Antolick joined the RCCA teaching team in June 2025 will serve as our Jr/Sr High Math Teacher in 2025-2026. He came to RCCA from Abington Christian Academy, where he taught middle school.  Prior to ACA, Mr. Antolick served as a long-term sub in local districts in the Clark Summit area.  He earned a BS in Business Administration from The Pennsylvania State University and a Masters in Education from Clarks Summit University.

 

Mr. Antolick teaches middle school students at his church, and he has been the keynote speaker at Rock Mountain Bible Camp for junior and teen summer Bible camps. Mr. Antolick and his wife, Jessica, are members and serve in their local church, Heritage Baptist Church in Clark Summit, PA.  

We are excited to have Mr. John Antolick on the faculty team at RCCA.

     

"I enjoy engaging with my students…learning what makes them tick and seeing the lights come on when they grasp a concept. I love reading and studying God’s Word, and working through passages with students. I especially love the Gospels.” – John Antolick

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M.Div, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary

B.S Life Sciences & Biochemistry Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Mr. Platz came to RCCA in 2022.  He holds a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Life Sciences and Biochemistry from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

 

Prior to coming to RCCA, he taught 6th-12th grade science at Cortland Christian Academy and worked as a substitute teacher in Newark Valley High School.  

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Mr. Platz served for six years as the Lead Pastor at First Congregational Church in Berkshire, NY, and helped to lead the college and young adult ministries as well as evangelism and discipleship training, worship leading, and coordinating discipleship and missions conferences at Park Street Church in Boston, MA (for 15 years).

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Mr. Platz has been married to Mrs. Kathy Platz for over 35 years and they have two grown children, Elizabeth and David.  He enjoys handyman projects and studying church history.  

MS Occupational Therapy, Boston University

BA Chemistry/Science, Gordon College

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Mrs. Kathy Platz began teaching 7th-12th science at RCCA in 2018. Prior to coming to RCCA, she taught in multiple educational settings covering many different academic courses, including science. Mrs. Platz also worked as an Occupational Therapist, and spent 12 years working as a Research Technician at Boston University Medical School. She has also taught at Clear Vision Connection  (Vestal) in the high school science department. She served as a pastor's wife for 24 years. 

 

Mrs. Platz has a passion for learning and teaching science from a biblical worldview. She and her husband, Jerry, are active members at Grace Point Church in Vestal, NY.