Miss Amy
Pronouns: she/her
About Amy: I am a mother of four children and ten pets! All the way from an axolotl to birds to dogs and more! I love video games and am super excited to offer a safe environment for you kids to play. Being in a loud house myself, I love the energy and excitement that kids bring to games!Â
 Favorite Games: Splatoon, Zelda, Minecraft & Fortnite
Miss Ashton
Pronouns: she/her
About Ashton: I love helping kids become their best selves! And the best way to do that is showing interest and enjoying their hobbies together. I’m so excited to be able to share in your students’ interests and let them make new friends.
Favorite Games: Pokemon, Pokemon TCG, Animal Crossing, Hollow Knight
Miss Chelsea
Pronouns: she/her
About Chelsea: I love being able to help kids. It’s why I’m a social worker as well. And now I love even more that I get to interact with kids in their hobbies. I am a life-long gamer and love to play with my family as well. I can’t wait to meet your kids!
Favorite Games: Pokemon, Diablo, Animal Crossing, Mario
Miss Jasmyne
Pronouns: she/her
About Jasmyne: I've been playing since I was a kid. If I haven’t heard of a game, I’m always willing to try it! I love all things nerdy like video games, anime, DnD, and so much more. I'm passionate about my art and helping others who have the same drive find their way!Â
Favorite Games:Â Minecraft, Stardew Valley, Powerwash Simulator, Dead by Daylight
Miss Jaynie
Pronouns: she/her
About Jaynie: I’ve had an online presence for years now and I’m so happy to be able to hang out with your kids too. It so important for the online world to have positive and kid friendly role models and that is something I strive to be.Â
Favorite Games:Â Pokemon, Zelda, Fortnite, Mario
Miss Julie
Pronouns: she/her
About Julie:Â I was an elementary school teacher for music for 15 years and now I love being able to teach using video games! Working with kids is what I love to do and now I love being able to do it with mutual hobbies and interests.
Favorite Games:Â Animal Crossing, Zelda, Pikmin, Stardew Valley
Miss Katie
Pronouns: she/her
About Katie: Hello! Lifelong gamer here. In fact, I loved gaming so much, it’s why I got the degrees I did. I loved the stories and music teleport us to different worlds and how they change us. But I love being excited for people’s interests even more and can’t wait to share that excitement.Â
Favorite Games:Â Pokemon, Zelda, Splatoon, Sonic
Miss Kitty
Pronouns: she/her
About Kitty: I have a firm belief that video games are an underutilized educational tool. Using a hobby or interest to teach is such a wonderful idea to keep attention and I can’t wait to use that ability here in the VGU.Â
Favorite Games: Pokemon, Zelda, Minecraft, Stardew Valley
Miss Kristin
Pronouns: she/her
About Kristin: I love teaching! Being able to teach with video games means everything to me. Working and helping kids in a safe and inviting environment is my goal. I can’t wait to show students that it’s possible to combine your hobbies with what you need to learn.Â
Favorite Games:Â Pokemon, Final Fantasy, Zelda, Mario
Miss Lindsey
Pronouns: she/her
About Lindsey: I have a love for education, kids, and combining all interests together. I love being able to craft, bake, teach, and play using video games to show everyone that we don’t have to draw a line between work and hobbies. They can all work together!Â
Favorite Games:Â Minecraft, Zelda, Overwatch, Mario
Miss Marta
Pronouns: she/they
About Marta: If you want art, then come join me in my classes! I love sharing my passion of games and art with students. I work both in the traditional and digital format. I love working with kids and seeing them light up when sharing their art and helping build confidence in their talents.Â
Favorite Games:Â Pokemon, Final Fantasy, Story of Seasons, D&D
Mr. Mikel
Pronouns:Â he/him
About Mikel: I’ve had a love for games since I was 7, helping my little brother beat Super Mario World over summer vacation. I enjoy utilizing gaming to build safe places for communities to grow and discover new passions.
Favorite Games:Â Fortnite, Spelunky 2, Rocket League, Pokemon
Miss Nancy
Pronouns:Â she/her
About Nancy: As an ex-professional video game player, I understand how important it is to let kids’ interests and ideas flourish in an inviting atmosphere. Games can be as serious as you want them to be, and have so much to offer growing young minds.
Favorite Games:Â Pokemon, Zelda, Fire Emblem, D&D
Mr. Rizer
Pronouns:Â he/him
About Jake: I have played games my entire life and enjoy getting to share games with my students! Currently I also teach Elementary Music online! My 3 passions in life are Music, Gaming, and Teaching, and I love getting to combine them in fun ways!
Favorite Games: Pokemon, Monster Hunter, Zelda, Elden Ring
