{"id":85,"date":"2025-10-26T09:00:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T09:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metis.institute\/?page_id=85"},"modified":"2025-12-01T14:28:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T14:28:54","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metis.institute\/?page_id=85","title":{"rendered":"About Metis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Metis was born from a simple idea:&nbsp;the best learning happens when you\u2019re doing something that excites you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve spent years teaching and tutoring students across different languages, backgrounds, and learning styles. And time after time, I saw the same thing: the best results came from people experimenting and building. That\u2019s when people actually started to see ideas and concepts come to life, and I&#8217;ve seen it do a lot more for people than books and pop quizzes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Why I started Metis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Growing up, most of what I learned came from projects I built myself, small ideas that turned into something I use in daily life. I wanted to bring that same experience to every student, no matter where they live or what resources they have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s what&nbsp;Metis&nbsp;is all about: a space where kids can explore what inspires them, work on hands-on projects, and connect with others who share their curiosity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/metis.institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/472852d5-59cf-4014-ae74-7ba93db4dfa6-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metis.institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/472852d5-59cf-4014-ae74-7ba93db4dfa6-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/metis.institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/472852d5-59cf-4014-ae74-7ba93db4dfa6-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/metis.institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/472852d5-59cf-4014-ae74-7ba93db4dfa6-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/metis.institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/472852d5-59cf-4014-ae74-7ba93db4dfa6.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Join us<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you believe learning should be hands-on, practical, and full of excitement and possibility, we\u2019d love to have you with us.<br>Explore, build, and grow &#8211; because learning is not something should never stop at the classroom door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-discord  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/bWpqt2Rz\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20.317 4.369A19.88 19.88 0 0 0 15.894 3a14.145 14.145 0 0 0-.719 1.518 19.205 19.205 0 0 0-5.351 0A14.183 14.183 0 0 0 9.104 3 19.896 19.896 0 0 0 4.682 4.369a18.921 18.921 0 0 0-3.012 12.52 19.929 19.929 0 0 0 6.081 3.097c.487-.65.922-1.339 1.3-2.061a12.445 12.445 0 0 1-1.958-.896c.165-.12.326-.246.483-.374a12.445 12.445 0 0 0 8.946 0c.157.128.318.253.483.374-.627.371-1.281.683-1.958.896.379.722.813 1.41 1.3 2.061a19.94 19.94 0 0 0 6.081-3.097 18.921 18.921 0 0 0-3.012-12.52ZM8.12 15.233c-1.202 0-2.184-1.09-2.184-2.431 0-1.34.97-2.431 2.184-2.431 1.213 0 2.202 1.09 2.184 2.431 0 1.341-.97 2.431-2.184 2.431Zm7.757 0c-1.202 0-2.184-1.09-2.184-2.431 0-1.34.97-2.431 2.184-2.431 1.213 0 2.202 1.09 2.184 2.431 0 1.341-.97 2.431-2.184 2.431Z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Discord<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Metis was born from a simple idea:&nbsp;the best learning happens when you\u2019re doing something that excites you. 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