b'TUHON/SHIHAN DURAND HOWARDBlue Life KarateAges served: 3 - adult1882 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood908-967-8132 | bluelifekarate.comIto attain goals they thought were impossible to reach. have spent my life educating adults and children from all back-grounds Our martial arts classes put students on a journey that is fun and educational, providing them with tools to function at a high level, both socially and academically. As students reach each challenge, they grow in confidence and respect for themselves and others. The self-confidence, self-discipline, focus and leadership skills that students build in our martial arts classes last for a lifetime and pre-pare them to be effective leaders and caring adults.BECKY FISHERLittle Apple ArtsAges served: 4 - 12littleapplearts.comlittleappleartstheatre@gmail.comL ittle Apple Arts is a small and mighty Theatre Enrichment program built to create a joyful space for kids to discover and explore the dramatic arts. Created by Broadway artists, we happily drive our classes, camps and pop-ups in the FUN lane of life! We strive to celebrate the strengths of our kids while also stretching their abilities and imaginations. Our teaching artists pass their love of theatre to the next generation through purposeful play and genu-ine connection. We LOVE spending time with kids and making them feel comfortable as they grow into future artists and arts appreciators. We are Broadway At Play!LYNN BUREKAcademy of Saint ElizabethGrades served: 9 - 122 Convent Road, Convent Station973-290-5200 | aosenj.orgF ounded in 1860 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, we are proud of our legacy as the oldest high school exclusively for young women in the state of New Jersey. As a private, Catholic, independent school, our mission is to promote academic excellence and moral responsibility within a nurturing community of faith. I believe that all students deserve to be educated in an environment where they may flourish while feeling safe and secure. They should have a deepconnection to the learning community so they can develop a sense of self and purpose through meaningful experiences that foster intellectual growth and curiosity, commitment to goals and achievement, and an appreciation for the values of faith, family, community, and service. 26/ matters magazine / spring 2022'