Jason has expressed his passion for creativity since he was a child. Having 3 brothers, imagination and adventure was a big part of childhood. He has a background in visual art, design, and fashion merchandising and is always looking for new inspiration. Read More …

Brianna Brown graduated from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. She received her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Illustration in May of 2018. Brianna is currently the art teacher for The Connection AfterSchool Program and also works at Color Me Mine here in Summit. Read More …

Ever since she was a child, Agata has been fascinated by the natural world. Growing up, her family frequently went hiking and camping throughout New Jersey. Now she spends most of her time tending to her vegetable garden, cooking, traveling, and hanging out with her dog, Kenya. Read More …

Maria Taute is a Mathematics major at Montclair State University. She is also getting certified in K-6 Elementary Education and Middle School Math. At The Connection this summer, Maria will be a SummerFun Counselor in the morning and a STEM Coordinator in the afternoon! Read More …