Thus he spoke as he climbed. When they got to the top, The lad cleared his throat and he shouted out, “YOPP!”

And that Yopp…
That one small, extra Yopp put it over!
Finally, at last! From that speck on that clover
Their voices were heard! They rang out clear and clean.

And the elephant smiled. “Do you see what I mean?…They’ve proved they ARE persons, no matter how small.

And their whole world was saved by the smallest of All!”

- Dr. Seuss (from Horton Hears a Who)

Yopp! inc About

Our Mission

Yopp! inc. is devoted to bringing family-friendly, educational and cultural events to our community. We strive to create community through events that inspire creativity and empowerment of youth.

Our Directors

Heddy Vernon
Graduated from UF's college of Journalism with a minor in Theater. She worked with the Boston public school system helping to integrate technology into the classroom. She has been involved in community theater in Gainesville since 1991. She currently travels to high schools across Florida, giving presentations with Monster.com's Making It Count program. Heddy is excited to be one of the founders of Yopp! inc. and looks forward to seeing it grow into a unique and beautiful community arts program.

Beth Hunter
Graduated from UF's college of Exercise and Sport Sciences with a specialty in fitness and wellness. She has been interested in movement and music her whole life. She loves to play the guitar and sing especially with her children. She is inspired to be creating events in our community through Yopp! inc. and looks forward to meeting everyone.

Angela Habeck
Has her degree in Elementary Education and is a trained child care provider. Angela's love of art has been passed down through her family from her grandparents, avid painters, and her father, a photographer. She has taken many courses in the arts and has traveled to Washington D.C., New York, London, and Paris to visit some of the world's finest art museums. Angela is proud to be able bring her passion for education and the arts together.