Our Staff
YOONHEE LEE, CREATOR
Dr. Yoonhee Lee, with a Ph.D. in Education from Arizona State University and noted for her research in game-based literacy learning, teaches pre-service educators at ASU's Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College and founded Playful Digital Learning (PDL). Her extensive teaching experience in diverse K-12 and adult settings in Korea and the US fuels her advocacy for integrating technology to boost active learning and engagement. At PDL, she merges digital gaming with learning, demonstrating the powerful combination of play and education.
ASHTYN DIAL, LEAD LEARNING COACH
Ashtyn Dial graduated from Arizona State University with a Master's in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. She has worked with children for over seven years and has taught several subjects, including swimming, music, coding, and writing. She loves streaming video games and writing fictional stories in her spare time.
CHARLEY GOODWIN, LEARNING COACH
Charley Goodwin is a student studying Computer Information Systems at Arizona State University. His interest lies in programming including Software Engineering and Data Analytics. He started playing Minecraft when he was 12, which sparked his passion for all things computer-related. He believes more children should be exposed to technology, and Minecraft can be their gateway as it was for him.
TANNER ORR, LEARNING COACH
Tanner Orr graduated from Kenyon College with a Bachelors in Religious Studies. Tanner has worked with kids in tutoring programs in athletics, academics, and esports. He loves spending his time streaming games and practicing for tournaments.
MICHELLE RESUBAL, LEARNING COACH
Michelle Resubal is a student at San Diego State University. She is currently studying for her Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Michelle spent 4 years as an Air Force JROTC cadet in high school, where she found her passion for leading and working with others. She has combined this with her passion for designing in Minecraft and other art forms to encourage creativity within young students.
CHRISTOPHER GONZALEZ, LEARNING COACH
Christopher Gonzalez is a senior Game Design student from Fitchburg State University. When he was 5 years old, He was filled with wonder with how video games could bring stories to life. He became a game designer to help pass that wonder down to the next generation.
JOSHUA DANA, LEARNING COACH
Joshua Dana is a film student at Santa Monica College and a part-time genealogist. He met his first friends through Minecraft after moving to a new town in 2012, and they still connect through the game to this day. Joshua enjoys sharing his passion for learning and exploration with others through a love for creativity.