Mount Zion Christian Schools

Exciting news! Mr. Newell is stepping into several new roles at Mount Zion this year:

💛 Middle School Team Lead
📚 Academic Coordinator
💻 Technology Coordinator
✅ Testing Coordinator

With more than 20 years in education—including over half of that time serving in Christian schools—Mr. Newell brings a wealth of experience and a heart for Christ-centered learning.

He is passionate about helping students grow in literacy, writing, and reasoning skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom. Mr. Newell is excited to jump in, support our teachers, and work alongside the students of MZCS this year!

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Newell on his new roles! 💙💛

Our verse for the 2026–2027 school year is Colossians 3:12! 💙💛 We pray these words shape how we learn, serve, and grow together as an MZCS commUNITY this year! 🦁

Mrs. Kosa is beyond blessed to have been called to serve as the new third grade teacher at Mount Zion! Mrs. Kosa has a diverse background in technology, law and Christian education. The stars truly aligned with the opportunity to pursue what she loves most…teaching, children and Christ.

She and her husband, alongside their three children, live in Manchester, NH and are active members at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Mrs. Kosa grew up in Worcester, MA and attended Arizona State University. She cannot wait to for the new school year to start and to make an impact on our community here at Mount Zion.

✨ Get to Know MZCS: The MZ Ways! ✨

Who we are as a school is about more than what happens in the classroom—it’s about how we learn, serve, grow, and live in commUNITY together. 💙💛

The MZ Ways are five statements that help define our culture and the expectations we have for ourselves and one another. These aren’t just words on a wall—they’re part of what it means to be a Mount Zion Lion! 🦁

📣 More exciting news at MZCS! 💛💙

This school year, she is excited to add Volunteer Coordinator to her roles at MZCS! She looks forward to connecting families with opportunities to get involved, serve together, and make a difference in our MZCS commUNITY. 🤝💛

Mrs. Simoneau is passionate about building relationships with our families and serving wherever she is needed—whether that means weeding in the summer, spreading mulch, painting, or simply lending a hand around the school! 🪴🎨

Don’t worry—you’ll still see Mrs. Simoneau taking photos around the school 📸, running our social media, and reading with students in the LION-Brary! 📚 Now, she’ll also have the opportunity to work more closely with our parents and families as we come together to serve and strengthen our commUNITY. 🦁💙💛

Sarina is so excited to officially join the Mount Zion staff as the new Event Coordinator. She and her husband Dan live in Nashua with their two daughters, who will be entering 4th and 2nd grade this fall. Her family has been an active part of the Mount Zion community through volunteering over the years. Many families will recognize Sarina from the colorful murals she has painted throughout the school, including a new mural currently in progress for the 4th-grade space.

Outside of Mount Zion, she works as a muralist, graphic designer, and is also the administrator and worship leader at Faith Worship Center. She is passionate about serving the Mount Zion community and looks forward to helping make school life even more meaningful, memorable, and fun for students, teachers, and families.

Same Heart. New Role. 💙💛
Marcia Therrien: Admissions Director

Being able to introduce new families to the close-knit, academically challenging environment of MZCS is what Marcia loves most about her job. As a grandparent to three of our current students, she has long been acquainted with the nurturing culture here and eagerly came onboard last year when an opportunity arose. Watching students learn while growing in their faith is one aspect she embraces most about MZCS. Leaving the front office work behind, she's excited to focus her attention on the Admissions role in the future.

Marcia and her husband, Ken (also a MZCS staffer) reside in Litchfield where they help direct workcampNE, a non-profit Christian organization that seeks to grow students’ faith through free home repairs to families in need. Being around like-minded people who love to serve is her joy. Serving as a youth group sponsor, working with teens every summer and working at MZCS is the perfect fit for her!

We’re still searching for the right person to join our MZCS commUNITY! 💙💛 Please join us in praying for our 1st Grade Teacher opening—and help us spread the word! 🍎🙏

Interested applicants: Please email [email protected] to learn more and apply!

Help us get our classrooms ready for an incredible school year! Whether you can spare a few hours or a full day, we’d love to have you join us. Every helping hand makes a difference! 💙💛
Please reach out to [email protected] or the main office for more information on how to get involved!