Dean P. Johnson, a lifelong resident of South Jersey, has been writing journalism and teaching literature and writing for more than 30 years. He holds a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in writing, both from Rowan University. Dean has had essays published in newspapers across the country, including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, and Christian Science Monitor, among others. Reach out to Dean via email: dean@hopeloft.com

Isaiah Showell is Follow South Jersey's multimedia reporter and the host of its "What's Good South Jersey" segment. "What's Good" highlights positive stories and people from throughout the region, and new episodes are uploaded weekly. Isaiah graduated from Rowan University with a bachelor's degree in journalism in 2015. Reach out to Isaiah via email: isaiah@hopeloft.com