WHERE CURIOSITY COMES TO LIFE
Building a hands-on STEAM destination designed to spark wonder, creativity, and discovery for learners of every age.
Our Mission
To cultivate wonder, ignite creativity, and empower learners of all ages — from classroom students to homeschool explorers — through joyful, hands-on STEAM discovery that is accessible, inclusive, and community-driven.
How It All Began
The Georgia Exploreum began with a simple conversation between two longtime Fayette County teachers, Adele Moore and Kathryn Floyd. After decades in the classroom, they saw how powerfully children respond to hands-on STEAM learning — and how limited those opportunities were close to home.
What started as a shared dream quickly grew into a nonprofit initiative supported by educators, families, and community leaders across the region.
Meet the Founders
Adele Moore & Kathryn Floyd
With more than five decades of combined teaching experience, Adele and Kathryn have been innovators in STEAM education — developing curriculum, presenting at conferences, and securing grants to bring meaningful learning experiences to students. Their vision is rooted in classrooms, community, and the belief that every child deserves the chance to explore and create.
Meet our Leadership Team
Co-Founder and Board Member
Adele Moore
Adele is a retired educator with more than 20 years of experience—most of them spent in gifted classrooms where hands-on STEAM learning thrived. She loves exploring STEAM centers around the world and is passionate about bringing a world‑class, community-centered STEAM experience to people of all ages, guided by her belief in lifelong learning and giving back.
Co-Founder and Board Member
Kathryn Floyd
Kathryn is an innovative and dedicated educator with nearly 30 years of experience, including the past decade teaching elementary gifted and STEAM programs. She is committed to creating meaningful learning opportunities that encourage students to explore, think creatively, and discover through hands-on inquiry.
Chairman of the Board
Rob Learnard
Rob brings extensive experience in project and development management, having led regional teams and overseen major corporate office projects through his consulting firm. His background coordinating large, complex developments and guiding multi‑stakeholder teams strengthens the Exploreum’s commitment to thoughtful, community‑focused growth.
Board Member and Treasurer
Carol Schwinne
Carol holds an Industrial Management degree from Georgia Tech and an MBA in Accounting from Kennesaw State University. With 30 years of leadership experience in auditing and financial management for the State of Georgia, she brings deep expertise in fiscal stewardship and organizational accountability to the board.
Board Member
Danielle Hale
Danielle Hale is an award-winning local Realtor with experience in fundraising and nonprofit work. She is dedicated to strengthening the community and supporting educational opportunities for children and families.
Corporate Secretary
Tom Kassin
Tom serves as Corporate Secretary of the Georgia Explorium, bringing years of legal and operational experience working with management teams that helps him provide guidance to our Board as well as oversight of the organization’s governance and compliance.
Marketing
Zane Hale
Zane Hale is a designer, real estate professional, and community advocate passionate about creating engaging places that bring people together. He brings experience in architecture, experiential design, and local development to help guide the vision and growth of the museum.
Georgia Exploreum is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. EIN: 39-2531805