Recognition of the Glazer Children’s Museum (Elementary Education - Curriculum and Instruction Division)

Starting in the summer 2010, thousands of up-and-coming doctors, lawyers, engineers, and bankers will make their way to downtown Tampa. Ranging in age between three and ten years old, along with their families and chaperones, these new professionals will be regular customers of the under-construction Glazer Children’s Museum.

To Einstein, play may be “the highest form of research,” but to children, play is an indispensible medium to explore, learn, and develop as future leaders of our society. The Glazer Children’s Museum will provide this essential play through 15 carefully designed exploration galleries as well as multiple programming and demonstration spaces. Children’s museums celebrate a child’s innate ability to connect to the world around them. Where math, art, banking, science and other subjects are part of the same continuum of learning. Exhibit themes at the Glazer Children’s Museum will range from a grocery store, a bank, a construction site, to engineering and boat pilots. The 53,000 square foot museum will include over 175 exploration-based exhibits, seven classrooms, a special event hall, and a terrace overlooking Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and the Hillsborough River.

Joining the distinguished group of community and business leaders that serve on the Glazer Children’s Museum Board of Directors are Jennifer Faliero, School Board Member, and Barbara B. Hancock, General Director of Elementary Education.

* Motivate students to become responsible learners, * Promote a culture of safety, which is free from harassment, bullying, and aggression

This agenda item is for recognition and there is no financial impact to the district.