Meet the Founder

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It's so nice to meet you! You probably want to know a little bit about who I am and why I do what I do!

I am a highly organized and creative person that has always felt that I see the world a little bit differently than others. I chalk it up to being homeschooled during a time when homeschooling was the uncool thing to do. I believe in spending my life finding ways to infuse creativity and whimsy into everyday situations.

I said I would never homeschool my son. I didn’t want him to feel like he was missing out on a normal life! Around fifth grade, I noticed that William was unhappy in school and since I had be recently laid off, it became apparent that homeschooling was a viable option for us. I was still adamantly against it but there was a full day, drop-off program that was offered by our local YMCA so I thought maybe this homeschooling idea could work! 

William began to thrive at home. I began to teach at local co-ops, became an active leader with the Fairfield County 4H organization, and to privately tutor students. I started to see not just my child, but other homeschooled students thriving in my classes. I began to realize this might be more than just a fluke, I had a unique way of understanding where each student was coming from and could help them to connect the learning dots. Parents were saying that their children were so excited for class and that they randomly recited class information at home, in stores, and were naming the Classical Orders on local buildings from the car window - what was I doing to get their child so excited about columns, math, and plants?!?

Once William graduated high school in 2018, I felt it was time to lend my time to supporting other homeschooled children and their families in my own studio space. 

Learning Streams at Sunflower Studio LLC,  has been a labor of love, a heartfelt project to give children a safe space to grow, thrive, and develop a love of learning. We have become a place where children can’t wait to attend their session, hug their teachers, and bond with their friends!

Be Inspired, 

Adrianne Roberts

Founder & Executive Director