ConneXions School For The Arts
  • Home
  • News!
    • Calendar
    • Schools
      • About
        • Middle School>
          • Staff
            • Middle School Documents>
              • Student Handbook
                • Discipline Policy
              • High School>
                • Staff
                  • Seniors
                    • Exhibitions
                      • High School Documents>
                        • Student Handbook
                          • Uniform Policy
                            • Discipline Policy
                          • Testimonials
                            • Faculty and Staff
                              • Baltimore Teacher Network
                                • Coalition of Essential Schools
                                • The Arts
                                  • Visual Arts
                                    • Performing Arts
                                      • Travel Company
                                        • Faculty
                                        • Programs
                                          • Student Support
                                            • Special Education
                                              • Life Skills Education
                                                • Athletics>
                                                  • Athletics Handbook
                                                    • Winter Sports
                                                    • HealthCorps
                                                      • Debate
                                                      • Students
                                                        • Student Government
                                                          • Student Clubs
                                                            • Bridge Projects
                                                              • Student Resources
                                                                • College Center
                                                                • Community
                                                                  • Parent Action Team
                                                                    • Support Us
                                                                    • Contact Us
                                                                    • Staff
                                                                      • Professional Development
                                                                        • Employment Opportunities
                                                                          • Staff Site
                                                                          • Photo Gallery

                                                                          ConneXions School Staff


                                                                          Co-Directors

                                                                          Picture

                                                                          Cynthia Wilson-Shirley, Middle School | E-mail
                                                                          Bio forthcoming.
                                                                          Picture

                                                                          Dana Polson, High School | E-mail
                                                                          Dana Polson is a Co-Director, teacher, and founder of ConneXions School for the Arts. At ConneXions she has taught Social Studies and American History, coached policy debate, served as an advisor, and worked collaboratively on all facets of school administration. She is a doctoral candidate in the Language, Literacy and Culture program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Ms Polson holds a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies and an MA in Music from the University of Virginia. She earned a Master of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music, studying viola performance with John Graham. She has worked as a string quartet violist, teacher, freelancer, and in music administration. Ms. Polson began teaching through Baltimore City's Resident Teacher Program and taught at Carver Vocational Technical High School for four years before helping to start ConneXions.

                                                                          Dean of Students

                                                                          Picture

                                                                          Kia Harper | E-mail


                                                                          Office Staff

                                                                          Picture

                                                                          Nikkia Pompey-Lawrence | E-mail
                                                                          Office Manager
                                                                          Picture

                                                                          Sidney Brooks | E-mail
                                                                          Facilities Manager
                                                                          Picture

                                                                          Ismail ibn Ali | E-mail
                                                                          Webmaster
                                                                          Picture

                                                                          Sara Brostrom | E-mail
                                                                          Technology Coordinator


                                                                          Student Staff

                                                                          Picture

                                                                          Our office staff is also supported by dedicated students who gain experience by working in a professional environment.


                                                                          ConneXions School for the Arts | 2801 N. Dukeland St., Baltimore, MD 21216 | (443) 984-1418