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2,500+
STEM Students
K-9
Grade Range
Est. 2016
Founding Year
Orlando, FL
Our Home
The Curriculum
Five Domains. Real Skills.
Every program at Synapse covers the five pillars of modern STEM — from block code to Python, from LED circuits to full robotics builds.
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Coding
Scratch, MakeCode, Python & JavaScript. Block-based to text-based progression.
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Microcontrollers
Arduino, micro:bit, Circuit Playground. Real hardware, real programs.
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IoT
Connected sensors, data transmission, and smart-device fundamentals.
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3D Design
Tinkercad to parametric CAD. Students design and print real objects.
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Robotics
Motion, sensors, and autonomous systems — from wheeled bots to arm assemblies.
Our Programs
Find the Right Track
Three age-appropriate tracks, each built around official hardware, a structured curriculum, and hands-on projects that grow in complexity every session.
Our Students in Action
LIFE AT SYNAPSE ORLANDO
The People Behind Synapse
MEET OUR TEAM
A family-run organization with a shared belief: every child deserves access to real, hands-on STEM education.
Maria Christina Lee
Owner & CEO
Maria has been in the childcare industry for over 15 years. She believes STEM education is fundamental in every child's life and is passionate about seeing children learn and have fun with science and technology.
Charlyne Cruz
Assistant Director
Charlyne has been our Assistant Director since we opened and has worked alongside Maria for over 11 years. She is passionate about teaching children of all ages and preparing them for life.
Vernon Lee
Owner & R&D Director
Vernon leads research & development, identifying and selecting the educational platforms used across all programs. He believes STEM education for school-aged children is a proven path to increasing diversity and representation in technology fields.