Meet Our Administrative Staff

Aurora Pipeling — Chief Executive Director

I am proud to have been the Founder of The Work-Family Connection in 1989. Since that time, I have held every position in the organization as it grew from one to over twenty-five Before and After School Programs, Kindergarten Extended Day Programs and Summer Camp Programs all over the state of New Jersey. I truly love working with our staff, our parents, and most of all seeing the smiles on the children’s faces.

I have a BA from Douglass College and graduated from the Wellesley College School-Age Care Leadership Institute. I have completed graduate credits at the Wharton School, Columbia Graduate School of Business, and Cornell University. I am trained in Positive Discipline, Conflict Resolution, and CPR & First Aid Instruction. I am a certified Endorser for the National After-School Alliance, and have served as President and Board Member of the New Jersey School-Age Care Coalition.

I have served as Vice-President on my local Board of Education and chair the Communications and Policy Committee. I also also have served as Vice-President of the Educational Services Commission. Prior to 1989, I was in Executive Management at AT&T. I have lived in Hunterdon County since 1976. I am the proud mom of Katie and Clinton.

Heather Turco — Senior Director - Quality Management, Staff Development, Program Development

I have been with WFC since September of 1998. I began as a Site Director at one of our After School Programs while I was attending college at the Rutgers School of Business.  I have held various positions in the organization and have worked at almost all of our programs. I received my Bachelors Degree from Rutgers in 2001.  Since then I have gotten married and now have a wonderful son. I live in Pennsylvania with my family and pets (2 dogs, 2 cats, turtle and fish). I am now a Senior Director and enjoy being able to focus my energy in strengthening the quality of all our programs. I love my job and look forward to coming to work everyday. If you ever have any questions please contact me and I will be happy to help!!

Venetia Weeks — Senior Director - Public Relations, Marketing, & Fund Raising

"Ms. V" is what most of the students, families, co-workers call me.  As a Senior Director with WFC since 2003, I have a job that incorporates many of my favorite things.  I enjoy helping young people to learn life skills:  independence, self-reliance, manners and good communication skills.  I enjoy helping to train site director's and teachers, giving them the tools they need to do a great job. I enjoy talking with parents each day about the most important people in their lives. I enjoy planning WFC special programs and events, such as our fashion shows, Family Financial Literacy nights,  Parent Appreciation Events, Basketball trips, and more.  Most of all, I enjoy being able to write for grants and secure corporate sponsorships that help to support our growing not-for-profit programs. 

When I am not at work, I enjoy traveling the United States, listening to live music and walking with my dog, (Boon).  I am married to Jay (also known as Mr. V), we live on a farm in Hunterdon County, and have 2 grown sons, Ryan and David.  Ryan is married, enlisted in the Air Force and is currently stationed in Virginia Beach.  David presently attends Montclair State University.

Katie Pipeling — Senior Director - Human Resources Manager

I am living in Bloomsbury, where I purchased my first home in January 2006. I have a 9 year old cat, Calvin who holds a huge piece of my heart! I also have two Miniature Schnauzer puppies named Abbey and Henry. I am very lucky to have such great company in my quiet home.

I am responsible for human resources and payroll. I am proud to say that my mother built this company in 1989. She is my mentor and my closest friend. After researching for quality care for my brother and me, she decided to create herself what she wasn’t able to find: quality, safe and flexible enrichment programs for kids!

I have worked in many capacities with WFC for a total of 11 years. I began working as a Jr. Assistant when I attended Voorhees H.S. In between that time I worked as a full-time professional Nanny for a wonderful family of 3 children for over 2 years. I have attended Raritan Valley Community College and St. Elizabeth’s College. I am proud to be a positive role model for your children, to hire great staff and progress in the company.

Deb Kreger — Office Administrator

I am the friendly voice of the Work-Family Connection office.  I am a lifelong Jersey Girl and live with my husband in Hunterdon County .  I have three adult children, a son-in-law, and a precious grandson.  My objective is to maintain an efficient back-office operation so that the site directors, teachers, and staff can concentrate on their most important responsibility – your children. 

Please call me with questions regarding registration, schedule changes, billing, or other administrative concerns.

Megan Giunta — Site Coordinator

My name is Megan Giunta and I am a Site Coordinator for The Work-Family Connection. I have my Bachelor of Science is Elementary Education and Psychology. I have been with The Work Family Connection since August of 2007.

On my down time I am involved in many charitable organizations. I participate in Stanton Holly Trail, Star Fish, Alex’s Lemonade and I am also a Sunday School Teacher. I also enjoy hot air ballooning (chase crew), Green Bay and Michigan football and cars.  I am also a Court Appointed Advocated for Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties. In March of 2010 I was blessed wtih a beautiful baby girl, Haley Ann. Becoming a mom has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. I cannot wait until she can attend some of the programs and summer camp that The Work-Family Connectin has to offer.

I am very excited about this upcoming school year. My team and I have many great ideas and goals that we would like to reach. If you ever have and questions or comments please feel free to contact me at any time.

Stephanie Piccola — Site Coordinator

I have been working with WFC connection since September 2007, and love how much of a family it is! I graduated college in 2005 with a BS in Elementary Education, and I am also a certified teacher for the state of New Jersey. I live in Warren County, and I have two adorable Shih Tzu's. I have worked as a Kindergarten teacher in a day care, as well a Preschool teacher. I enjoy singing, music, scrapbooking, and hiking. I am also on the worship team at my church as a singer, and singing is one of my favorite things to do. I am very excited to be a Site Coordinator at WFC and work to ensure that each of my programs has a high quality.

Michael Farr — Site Coordinator

My name is Michael Farr and I am the Site Coordinator for The District of the Chathams, Florham Park, Long Hill, Montclair and Mt. Arlington. I have a Bachelor of Arts in political science. I have been working with elementary school-age children with a number of non-profit organizations in various before and after-school settings for seven years. I have also worked with senior adults with cognitive impairments. I and the highly qualified staff in these districts look forward to providing the very highest quality before and after-school programs possible.

I currently reside in Parsippany, NJ, and I love the diversity and quick access to multiple points of interest that the location offers. On a personal note, I am a huge sports fan, especially football and baseball. As you might be able to tell from the major I chose in college, I am very interested in politics and a future political career. I have done some grassroots campaigning on behalf of local candidates.

I am looking forward to this school year. My staff and I will be planning some exciting activities, and piloting new programs. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time.