Kristen Connelly, Director:
Kristen has been the center Director of Forever Making Music and More, Inc. since 1999. She and her family have been involved with the Music Together® program for the past eleven years. She has sung in musicals, church, concert, and regional choirs. Kristen was awarded Certification Level I, by the Center For Music & Young Children In Princeton, NJ, for outstanding achievement in teaching, musicianship, articulation of program philosophy, and parent education in March 2004 and Certification Level II for excellence in articulation of program philosophy, assessment of children's music development and teaching mastery in January 2006. Kristen has a BA in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Arcadia University.

Clare Fitzpatrick, Administrative Assistant:
Clare received her BS in Music Therapy from Duquesne Univ. Much of her music therapy experience was with developmentally delayed and emotionally disturbed children. She has taken a break from Music Therapy to stay at home with her children, Caitlin, Ryan and Danny, all have enjoyed our music together classes. Clare sang with the Duquesne University Chamber Singers and was also very involved in the music at the University Chapel. Currently, she sings at St. Luke RC Church and leads the Mom and Tots Group in music once a month.

Heather Jones:
Heather earned a BA in Theatre Arts from DeSales Univ. and an M.S. Ed in Elementary Education from the Univ. of Pennsylvania. She is a member of the Choral Society of Montgomery Co. and studied voice privately for several years. Heather has experience singing in church choirs, musicals, and the Philadelphia Chamber Chorus. She has taught at the elementary level and is the mother of three children, Alice, Miles and Mili, all have enjoyed Music Together classes with their mom and dad.

Allison Kershner:
Allison studied at The Peabody Conservatory of Music and earned her BM in Music Education from The College of NJ.   She taught Middle School and High School band in Edison, NJ for 7 years. Her experience also includes teaching general music and private instrumental instruction. She plays trumpet in the Eastern Wind Symphony, Trenton, NJ, and has recorded numerous CDs with them. Allison offers private trumpet lessons.  She was awarded Certification Level I by the Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton, NJ in March 2007.  Allison and her husband enjoy Music Together with their daughter, Hannah and their son, Aaron.

Jen Chipman:
Jen has enjoyed music since she was young.  She took private voice lessons for seven years and participated in musicals and theater in high school and college.  Jen earned a BA in English and Spanish from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. She earned her Master's degree in Elementary Ed from Arcadia University, and taught at Ancillae Assumpta Academy for five years.  Jen is currently taking a break from teaching elementary school to be a stay at home mom.  Jen not only enjoys teaching Music Together, but enjoys taking classes with her son Joey.

Natalie Vecchione:
Natalie has been a Board Certified Music Therapist for over 15 years. She graduated from East Carolina University with a BM in Music Therapy. She has experience working with a variety of populations, including children with special needs and the elderly.  In October 2005, Natalie was awarded Certification Level I, by the Center For Music & Young Children In Princeton, NJ, for outstanding achievement in teaching, musicianship, articulation of program philosophy, and parent education. Natalie is also a member of the "Special Needs Development Workgroup" with Music Together Headquarters in Hopewell, NJ. Natalie is a music therapist for a local Philadelphia pre-school and a music teacher for Bala School for Young Children. She plays several instruments, including flute and guitar. Natalie offers private flute lessons. She and her husband have enjoyed the Music Together program with their son, Nicholas.


*All staff members are registered Music Together teachers, and are involved in continuing professional development with Music Together LLC in Princeton, NJ.