Great Minds Tour

Great Minds® believes every child is capable of greatness. Our goal is to improve Pre-K through grade 12 education by supporting teachers with knowledge-driven and coherent curriculum materials and services in math, English, science, history and other subjects.

In 2020 Great Minds made the decision to relocate from Washington DC to Richmond. The relocation effort was led by founder and CEO, Lynne Munson. She became enamored with 840 Hermitage Road. A diamond in the rough at the time, it was clear to her that the building embodied authentic craft and purposeful design. Three years later, Great Minds now celebrates its new location as a house of knowledge, a place of innovation and thought leadership, and a study of workplace innovation.

Designed with a reverence for the historic structure, the modern intervention is set purposely to invite a creative dialogue. The new architecture is minimal and reserved, allowing it to be a canvas for artwork and modernist furnishings. Stan, a full sized 40-foot scientific replica of a T-Rex, acts as an ambassador of perpetual curiosity and wonder. The space serves a variety of uses from everyday workplace, leadership and academic team retreats, media events, and ultimately, school group tours.

Speakers for this event include:

• Lynne Munson - Founder and CEO of Great Minds
• Peter Fraser - Director of Brand Experience at Great Minds
• Jessie Gemmer - Architect at Fultz&Singh Architects
• Amrit Singh - Partner at Fultz&Singh Architects
• Brad Sauer - Sauer Properties
• Moderated by Helen Reed - Modern Richmond Past Chair+Director of Marketing/Helen Reed Design

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