About Wonderli
Wonderli is a creative community where children are encouraged to imagine, explore, and create in ways that build confidence, spark curiosity, and foster meaningful connections.
Through hands-on creative experiences, children discover the joy of expressing themselves through art, music, theater, movement, and imaginative play. We celebrate the creative process over perfection, believing that every child deserves the freedom to experiment, take creative risks, and grow in confidence.
More than a place to make art or perform, Wonderli is a place where children feel seen, build friendships, and experience the joy of creating, connecting, and belonging.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Creativity grows here.
Our philosophy is rooted in research, guided by heart, and brought to life through meaningful, hands-on experiences.
We create space for children to slow down, explore deeply, and connect with themselves and others. When children create together, they learn to see each other -
and the world - with wonder.
We celebrate the "Beautiful Oops"
We believe the creative process is just as valuable as the finished product. Every paint smudge, unexpected idea, and joyful mistake is an opportunity to learn, grow, and build creative confidence.
We value the Gift of Presence
Wonderli offers hands-on, sensory-rich experiences that invite children to slow down, engage deeply, and experience the joy of creating in the moment.
We foster the Art of Empathy
Creativity is collaborative, not competitive. As children create together, they practice kindness, perspective-taking, problem-solving, and making space for everyone to belong.
We Create
We celebrate process over perfection. Every "oops"
is an opportunity to
learn, grow, & be proud
of the journey.
We Include
We make sure everyone belongs. All childresn are welcome, respected, and celebrated for who they are.
This is how we
create together.
At Wonderli, we believe meaningful experiences help shape confident, compassionate, creative children. Here are the values that guide everything we do.
THE WONDERLI WAY
We Wonder
We ask questions, stay curious, and try new things. Wonder is where
new ideas begin.
We Care
We treat materials, spaces, and one another with kindness. We take care of what we have and the people around us.
We Grow
Mistakes help us learn and challenges help us grow. We keep trying, keep imagining, and keep becoming.
MEET THE FOUNDER
A space to belong.
For as long as I can remember, I wished for a place where I could simply be myself. A place where I didn't have to worry about getting it just right. A place where creativity
mattered more than perfection, and where
belonging came before achievement.
As I became an educator—and later a mom—that vision stayed with me. I realized I wanted to create the kind of creative community I had always longed for.
Today, Wonderli is that dream brought to life. A space
for my children—and yours. A place where every
family is welcomed, every imagination is celebrated,
and every child knows they belong.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about Wonderli. I'm an elementary educator, lifelong creative, and mom who believes every child deserves the freedom to wonder, create, and simply be.
Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with children of all ages and learning styles. Those experiences have shaped the way I teach—with patience, encouragement, and the belief that every child is capable of creating something meaningful when they're given the time, space, and support to explore.
Every class, workshop, and experience is thoughtfully designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, connection, and joyful learning through the arts. My hope is that every family who walks through our doors feels welcomed, inspired, and truly at home.
ELEMENTARY
EDUCATOR
HARVARD GSE
ALUMNA
FOUNDER OF
WONDERLI
EVERY CHILD
BELONGS