merredith christos

Executive Director

Merredith joined EverWonder Children’s Museum in June 2018 as the part-time Operations & Outreach Manager and was promoted to Executive Director later that same year. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Sport, Recreation, and Tourism Management from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

With a professional background in customer service, sales, marketing, and management, Merredith brings both strategic leadership and contagious enthusiasm to EverWonder. Her vision is to grow the museum into a regional destination for hands-on STEM learning where curiosity is encouraged, questions are celebrated, and every child feels welcome to explore.

Merredith believes that wonder is the starting point of all learning. She is passionate about inspiring children from their preschool years through adolescence, helping them see themselves as problem-solvers, innovators, and future leaders in STEM fields. While much of her work happens behind the scenes through grant writing, partnerships, and community outreach, her favorite moments are spent on the museum floor, watching sparks of curiosity turn into unforgettable “aha” moments.

Merredith lives in Sandy Hook with her husband and three sons. Outside the museum, she enjoys dancing, skiing, playing volleyball, cheering on Big Ten sports, and proudly supporting her boys as they grow up in the same curious, creative community EverWonder serves.

robyn abrams

Education & Outreach Manager

Robyn has been a part of EverWonder since the opening of its expanded space in 2015. She brings a background in music and art, as well as years of experience in customer service and administrative support. Naturally curious, her passion for science, as well as the arts, includes, but is not limited to: Astronomy, Botany, Herpetology, and Earth Science. She attributes her lifelong curiosity and love of nature to the influence of family and dedicated educators, and she believes strongly that nurturing children’s creativity and innate curiosity, as well as empowering them to think “outside the box” is essential to their overall well-being. She hopes to instill in the next generation of creative, young learners that same lifelong love and inquisitiveness for the world around them. Robyn has lived in Newtown for over fifteen years where she enjoys photography, spending time outdoors in nature, folding origami, and creating handmade greeting cards. She is an award-winning photographer, as well an active member and former President of Newtown’s Flagpole Photography Club.

niki giordano

Museum Manager

Niki began working at EverWonder in January 2021.  She is enthusiastic about learning and is awed by so much that is still unknown and to be discovered.

Niki is especially interested in history and natural sciences. Her love of the outdoors was created from early childhood by realizing there is so much to see, hear, and do. She has worked in a variety of corporate and nonprofit companies, usually with a marketing and social media aspect. In addition, she spent 15 winters as a ski and snowboard instructor in Colorado, teaching children not just the sport, but also passing on information about the high alpine Rocky Mountain environment and the local mining and development history.

Niki has lived in Newtown since 2015. She and her husband have 2 children in local schools. They try to take every advantage of the local area for hiking, biking, and kayaking, as well as skiing and snowboarding.

pam fagan

Lead Educator

Pam spent her career as an educator in the private and public sectors.  She has an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and a Master of Science in Reading.  Following six years of teaching in Danbury and Fairfield, the majority of her 33-year teaching career was spent at Middle Gate School in Newtown which included 10 years of teaching kindergarten and 17 years as the Math/Science Specialist for Middle Gates’ K-5 (later K-4) students.

Pam is currently a volunteer for EverWonder’s Story Lab sessions on Tuesday and Thursday mornings as well as lead instructor for in-house field trips and summer camp sessions.  She has lived in Sandy Hook for over 40 years with her husband, Brian, and enjoys traveling and visits with their children and grandchildren who live in Maryland and New Hampshire.

reia remson

Educator

Reia started at EverWonder in 2024 after graduating from Roger Williams University with a BA in Elementary Education. She was inspired by the classroom hands-on learning opportunities and her time as a tour guide in college. She joined as a camp director and has since come to fill multiple roles at the museum, such as front desk, Invention Convention Coordinator, and now with the new Wondersphere!

Reia considers herself a lifelong learner, always trying out new hobbies. She is a choreographer with the Newtown Marching Band program and spends her weekends during racing season at Lime Rock Park as a part of the guest services team. In her free time, she is an automotive photographer, graphic designer, writer, and social media enthusiast. 

lily friedland

Front Desk & Party Host

Lily started working at EverWonder in October 2025 as a party host and joined the front desk team in January 2026. Before that, she was a frequent museum visitor when she was younger (even making a cameo in one of our early camp photos!).

She is a student at Bethel High School and has always loved learning. Lily is a member of the BHS chapter of the National Honor Society and serves as treasurer of the Tri-M Music Honor Society. She spends much of her free time in the music department, whether singing in the chamber choir, playing guitar, or helping plan events.

Outside of school, Lily enjoys stage managing for Bethel Middle School musicals, teaching first grade religious education at St. Mary Parish, spending time with friends and family, and being outdoors. She plans to attend a four-year college to study political science or public policy.

sadie singlak

Front Desk & Party Host

Sadie has grown up with EverWonder, first attending the museum when it opened over 10 years ago. She later became a volunteer and officially joined the staff in September 2025 as a party host and floor staff member. More recently, she has taken on additional responsibilities as part of the front desk team.

She is currently a sophomore at Newtown High School, where she is actively involved in athletics, playing soccer and lacrosse, as well as skiing.

Outside of school and work, Sadie is a member of F.U.N., an organization dedicated to supporting individuals with special needs. In her free time, she enjoys hiking throughout Connecticut, skiing, exploring interests in medical engineering careers, and spending time with friends and family.