Creative Connections, an International Culture Educational Organization, Norwalk, CT
Our mission is to educate young people by encouraging their awareness, understanding, and appreciation of other cultures, as well as their own.
Keywords: Art, student, culture, higher order thinking, global competency, 21st Century Thinking Skills,education,critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
25 years
What is your primary product or service?
Inspiring global citizens! Through international cultural exchanges between classrooms here in the USA and with peer classrooms around the world.
Students share their art and their ideas.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
After teaching overseas and seeing the need for global awareness, understanding and appreciation of cultures, I wanted to make a difference.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Creative Connections offers a true global connection experience for students in grades 3rd through 12th. And we are the best at what we do!
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We are currently working in 21 countries and we are headquartered in Norwalk, CT USA. We are always working to expand understanding among students around the world.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are located in Mathews Park on West Avenue, number 303 in Norwalk, CT
What type of payments do you accept?
Checks and credit cards. We also offer limited underwriting for undeserved schools.
Which areas do you service?
Educational, grades 3-12.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Alan Steckler, Founder and President
What are your hours of operation?
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"We learned so much from your programs about the world and ourselves."
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Creativity is a form of knowledge." Drew Faust, Harvard President