An Innovative Place to Grow and Learn on the First Coast
by Ted Regis
It has been said that if we resist advancements in tech and innovation , we may be left behind while our communities at large move ahead . Recent years have seen swift shifts and adaptations in education and work culture . It is hard to imagine life without remote learning , work-from-home programs and all manner of food delivery services .
One nearby entity embraced future trends to an exceptional level . It may surprise you to know that this is happening more or less in our backyard . For residents of northern St . Johns County , The Link is an innovative , environmentally friendly coworking facility in Ponte Vedra that stands apart as a veritable visionary . Known for its “ learn-play-think-do ” philosophy , The Link boasts 5,000 square feet of creative , educational , recreational , event and office space . It is a hub on a mission to foster a sense of community interaction that is meaningful and balancing .
In terms of child learning , The Link houses Sapna Academy - a versatile learning center where kids aged 4 to 14 benefit from dynamic programming that lends itself to a self-directed experience . In his observation of arbitrary boundaries that can hinder learning , The Link ’ s co-founder Raghu Misra notes that “ The only division that should really matter from a child ’ s … standpoint is curiosity to learn .” Feigned boundaries might include the subdivision where a family happens to live , socioeconomic status or even a conventional academic bell schedule . “ Imagine a modern-day schoolhouse where kids are grouped … by ability and interest rather than age and allowed to explore their interests and find their passion ,” Raghu shares . He and his wife , Gurpreet , opened their doors to the First Coast in the summer of 2021 . Prior to this , Gurpreet worked in municipal growth management following her Urban Planning
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