Education
TOPOnexus in Harbor Springs offers a new way to learn
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Coddiwompling isn’t a word you might hear too often, but at TOPOnexus in Harbor Springs, it’s a way of life and learning. Unofficially, coddiwompling is the act of traveling with purpose but with no clear destination. It’s about exploring and being curious, and TOPOnexus believes it’s the most powerful way to learn.
The educational nonprofit organization founded by Molly Ames Baker develops education tools, makes them accessible to the community, and uses those tools to deliver dynamic, place-based and educational experiences.
“We’ve only had a space in Harbor Springs for about a year and a half now,” said Baker. “We started as a traditional LLC, and quickly realized the nonprofit model worked better for us.”
Baker, who has a background in adventure learning and experiential education, said TOPOnexus has been a long-term project.
“TOPOnexus as a concept has been evolving for almost 30 years,” said Baker. “The idea definitely involved my time as an experiential and adventure educator and I began to realize how it could fit in the traditional classroom and through life.”
TOPOnexus currently operates out of Harbor Springs, but they offer opportunities and educational experiences on a national scale for anyone who’s interested in connecting with their communities.
“Our name is our mission,” said TOPOnexus project manager Kate Cohen.