{"id":141,"date":"2020-11-21T07:53:52","date_gmt":"2020-11-21T07:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hobbyquest.com\/md1\/?page_id=141"},"modified":"2021-01-17T21:36:29","modified_gmt":"2021-01-17T21:36:29","slug":"meet-the-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hobbyquest.com\/md1\/meet-the-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Team"},"content":{"rendered":"
WHO WE ARE<\/span><\/div>

ADAM & ADINA HEAVENRICH, OWNERS<\/span><\/h1><\/div>
Educators for over 20 years, and proud to be bringing Hobby Quest enrichment to schools, centers and camps throughout Connecticut since 2017<\/div><\/header>
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Adam and Adina met while on staff at the Exploratorium science museum, the pioneer of inquiry-based STEM learning, in San Francisco. Since then, they have continued to teach children of all ages and run educational programs in schools, camps and museums.<\/p>\n

Adam has taught science, music and social studies, creating innovative curriculum to make learning hands-on and fun. He has also served as executive director of nonprofit organizations. Adina co-lead the Yale Children\u2019s Theater for many years, conducting drama workshops and productions throughout New Haven. She also teaches a popular parenting class, giving parents practical skills and confidence in their vital role.<\/p>\n

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EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION<\/span><\/div>

OUR MISSION<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/header>
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We aim to empower every child to learn new skills, take on challenges and channel their creativity.<\/p>\n

As educators and parents ourselves, we value communicating directly with school staff, coordinators and parents in order to best educate all students according to their unique needs.<\/p>\n

Hobby Quest serves over 70 schools and community centers in nearly 40 towns throughout Fairfield, New Haven and Hartford counties.<\/p>\n

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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
\u201cThank you for the amazing class! You taught me to love taking photos and I will keep photographing!\u201d \u20145th grader, Greenwich<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div>
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WHAT OUR PARENTS SAY<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
\u201cWhat an incredible opportunity this was! Every single class was full of equal parts fun and education. I had the pleasure of watching one of the classes and the kids remained engaged the entire time. They were laughing, they were learning, it was a great thing to see.\u201d \u2014Shana S, Parent, Wethersfield<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div>
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WHAT OUR EDUCATORS SAY<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
\u201cThank you for bringing Hobby Quest to our school! The interest has been phenomenal and the instruction of the classes is excellent.\u201d \u2014Principal, West Hartford<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div>
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WHAT OUR ENRICHMENT COORDINATORS SAY<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
\u201cWe love working with you! Your classes are among the most popular and consistently are well received! Thanks so much for all you do for the kids and for making our job so easy!\u201d \u2014Julie, PTO Enrichment Chair, Avon<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div>
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CONNECT<\/span><\/div>

BE IN TOUCH!<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/header>
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We look forward to partnering with you to inspire the kids!<\/p>\n

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