Brooklyn Children’s Museum hired Kaylynn Mayo as its new Director of Education.
Mayo, an artist and educator, brings more than a decade of experience leading community-focused and informal learning programs for children of all ages. Mayo now oversees school and camp programs, art initiatives, outreach efforts, and engagement with the museum’s living animal collection and 30,000 cultural and natural science objects.
"I'm honored to join Brooklyn Children's Museum as Director of Education and help carry forward its long tradition of inspiring curiosity, celebrating identity, and cultivating joyful learning," said Mayo.
She previously managed school programs and community outreach at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan and was part of the opening team for BCM’s ColorLab, teaching its first programs and summer camp activities.
She holds a B.A. in International Studies from Haverford College and an M.Ed. in Human Development and Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education.
“We're thrilled to welcome Kaylynn back to Brooklyn Children's Museum as our Director of Education," said Atiba T. Edwards, president and chief executive officer of Brooklyn Children’s Museum. "Her deep expertise in developing innovative programs, combined with her firsthand understanding of our community and commitment to making learning joyful and accessible for all children, makes her the perfect leader for this role."
