It is difficult to put into words just how much our experience with Joan Batson has impacted our lives. And I say “our” because she not only teaches my son but our whole family. It is just such a wonderful thing, truly a blessing, to have a teacher that loves learning about the world and imparts that excitement in everything she brings to us. There is no such thing as “boredom” in her classes! The time always flies by too quickly, with the children as well as the adults. The preparation, detail, and hands on activities she brings, are exceptional in every way. Mrs. Batson is a portable classroom, lab and workshop ready to engage and excite learners, wherever they may be. We began with her at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, then had a few semesters at PALS Enrichment classes in Pittsburgh and now she comes right to our front door. The evolution of our “classroom” experience is particularly important to me because there is no difference in the quality of the experiences she offers, no matter what the venue. Mrs. Batson is one of those “special” teachers that children (and adults) will remember for the rest of their lives.

— parent