鈥淎 house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body.鈥� -Benjamin Franklin

In August of 2017, 优蜜视频鈥檚 long search to find a permanent physical space to offer our classes, workshops and meetings came to an end. By September, we opened the doors to 540 S. Marengo Avenue in Pasadena, welcoming excited students, parents and teachers into the new 优蜜视频 facility.

A gorgeous craftsman structure on the historic registry, the house saw its public debut as a learning environment with an 优蜜视频 Academy teacher training and a few days later, students in our Fall Academy session arrived for classes. We hosted our Gifted Support Group for the first time at the house in November and in December, nearly 50 children and parents joined us for an Open House and Tree Trimming event to celebrate the season.

优蜜视频 Academy teachers gathered for training at 540 S. Marengo.

With help from 优蜜视频 team members, kids enjoy holiday craft-making at December鈥檚 Tree Trimming and Open House.

As with 优蜜视频鈥檚 programs and services, our recently acquired home is intended to provide an exploratory space to feed the minds of young intellects and nurture their personal growth as individuals. Based on the enthusiastic reception from children and parents alike, 540 S. Marengo is indeed providing that 鈥渇ood and fire鈥� Benjamin Franklin said a home requires.

This enthusiasm has manifested in an outpouring of not just support but also in-kind donations of books for the library, children鈥檚 furniture, plants and flowers, office furniture and more. Students are eagerly displaying their class and personal projects to share with others and one student is even hosting his podcast series at the house.

In addition to outfitting 优蜜视频 with three classroom spaces and a conference room/library, 540 S. Marengo provides office space for our program team. With high ceilings and plenty of windows offering a lot of light, the house is comfortable and airy. Parents often congregate in the library or on the porch while their children are in class, sharing resources and ideas on how best to support their gifted child.

Eager young scientists in Academy鈥檚 Brain Anatomy class are prepared for learning with their safety gear.

A student in Academy鈥檚 STEM Building class observes the results of their design, using the open space of the house to carry out her experiment.

As wonderful as 540 S. Marengo is as a learning space for our community, 优蜜视频 envisions an even greater space. With the support of local foundation funders, we are planning to turn the kitchen into a science lab, complete with equipment and safety features that would allow for deep scientific and exploratory learning. Anticipated technology upgrades will enable rich, interactive discovery and allow our teachers and program team to add even more rigor to our courses.

The doors of 540 S. Marengo are always open to our gifted community. If you鈥檙e interested in a tour or looking for summer enrichment opportunities for your gifted child, we invite you to join us for our upcoming Open House on April 13^th. Swing聽by for class demonstrations, to meet Academy teachers and for your kids to enjoy craft-making.

Have ideas for 优蜜视频鈥檚 new home? Tell us in the comments section below or email us at 优蜜视频gifted@educationaladvancement.org.

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