Joan Hoffman, Class of 1966

Joan Hoffman, Class of 1966, is Vice President for Education at the recently expanded Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester. She is responsible for all programs and staff related to public events, visiting school groups, scouts, after-school groups, and the Charter School.

A former teacher and counselor, Joan was co-owner of Knowledge Systems, Inc., specializing in educational programs for schools, businesses, and financial institutions. She later joined Information Associates, Inc. and developed classroom and instructor materials. In April 2005, Joan received the Phi Delta Kappa Education Leadership Award, and in July 2005 was named a Fellow at Harvard University’s Project Zero Summer Institute.

Joan Hoffman was honored with the Distinguished Alumni award in 2006.