The grown-ups who make it great

Kayleigh's sunny personality is always popular with PlayScape members. She's worked with children in the past as a teacher, and has hosted Minecraft and Roblox clubs for several years. She's also the mom to a kitten named Webby, who you might see in the Zoom call!

Luke is a friendly and welcoming videogame enthusiast. He’s worked with several developers to create the sights and sounds of various indie games, he coaches karate to kids as young as 7, and he’s eager to share his time and knowledge with others. Currently, he’s in school chasing a degree in English education, and he pays for that by unloading trucks in a warehouse.

Maya is the CEO of PlayScape, where she manages day-to-day operations and leads direct parent support. Having worked in the gaming and Minecraft industry since childhood, she brings lifelong passion to her role. Outside of work, Maya enjoys singing and baking sweet treats for everyone to share.

Tyler is a long-time Minecraft and Roblox club host. He has a fondness for building with redstone and is always happy to share his knowledge. He also loves roleplaying games, especially Dungeons & Dragons where he frequently leads campaigns as the Dungeon Master.

Alex is PlayScape's engineer and makes sure all the buttons do what they're supposed to. He went to college and earned a degree in Game Development, a topic he's very passionate about. He's had a long career working at the intersection of technology and education. In his free time, he writes, knits, and naps.

Matthew has spent over five years creating Minecraft animations, constantly refining his craft and bringing block-based worlds to life through storytelling and motion. Passionate about helping others, he enjoys teaching creators how to use animation tools and mods while providing technical support within the Minecraft animation community. Outside of animation, he loves experimenting in the kitchen, cooking a variety of dishes inspired by his Polish heritage and sharing his appreciation for great food.

I've always believed that the best learning happens when children feel safe, encouraged, and excited to ask questions. My goal is to create a classroom where every learner feels seen, valued, and confident enough to try something new—even if they make mistakes along the way. Outside the classroom, I'm a big reader (especially fanfiction!), a lifelong Taylor Swift fan, and someone who's always counting down to the next concert or camping trip. I love stories, creativity, music, and discovering new experiences, and I enjoy bringing that same sense of curiosity and fun into my lessons.

Nyah is an engaging and empathetic storyteller with a flair for the dramatic and a passion for fantasy! Since graduating from a game development course, she worked as a freelance writer for many moons. Nyah has always enjoyed working with children, whether it was at her drama youth group or teaching young pet owners about animal husbandry, and is currently studying a teacher training qualification. Her greatest joys in life are storytelling, primarily through Dungeons and Dragons, music, baking, and animals!