About us

Mission:

Exploration Station provides children ages 2.9-8 years a place to explore, imagine, discover and create in a safe and inspiring environment.

 

Philosophy:

At Exploration Station, children's imaginations are stimulated in a classroom filled with science discovery learning materials and endless ways to explore with art. Teachers aim to boost children's imaginations, heighten their self-esteem, and invoke curiosity. 

 

About the owner and founder Melanie Hajjar:

"I graduated from UMass Amherst in 2000 with a BA in Art/Science Elementary Education. I have been living in Nantucket since 2002 with my husband. Since then, I have created programs for children of all ages. My original program was Cosmic Creations, which offered educational birthday parties and after-school classes. I also started Seafari Girls, a summer day camp program for girls ages 6-9 years. In 2012, I opened Exploration Station as a culmination of all my programs and a location for them to operate. In my free time, I like to travel the world and enjoy outdoor adventures with my husband". 

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About our Preschool teacher, Beth Gennaro:

Beth Gennaro graduated from Gettysburg College in 2000 with a degree in Classical Studies.  She then went on to get her Master’s in Education from Fitchburg State University in 2010 along with her Massachusetts Teaching license in Early Childhood Education. She had worked in both Sudbury Public School Systems and Nantucket Public School Systems since 2001. Beth is a mother to 3 children and has lived on Nantucket for the last 20 years.  In her spare time she enjoys exploring nature, gardening, foraging, and cooking.