Ben is the founder of Recess who brings his passion for storytelling, physics, games, and teaching to create transformative learning experiences. With interests spanning from surfing to skiing, he embodies the playful learning philosophy that drives Recess. His mysterious 'Project Fish' hints at exciting new ways to blend education with adventure, always keeping students curious and engaged.

Josiah serves as Curriculum Designer at Recess, specializing in advanced Minecraft Java development through data packs and resource packs. Whether working one-on-one or leading game studios with 2-3 students, he teaches coding, project management, and 3D modeling using Blockbench. His students create custom content that modifies game mechanics and visuals, learning to collaborate on ambitious projects like adventure maps, minigames, or even custom Minecraft updates.

Jackson is a published author and founder of WordPlay Writing Co who specializes in making writing fun and accessible. Through lightning-fast three-minute story challenges and weekly genre explorations, Jackson helps young writers overcome perfectionism and discover their unique voice. Whether teaching quick wordplay games or guiding teen writers through science fiction and epistolary storytelling, Jackson brings authenticity and encouragement to every session.

Ryan is a professional game developer and YouTube creator who makes game creation accessible to teens. In his Unreal Engine 5 course, students build their own 3D maze game while learning industry-standard tools. For aspiring designers, his 6-week professional course covers everything from game mechanics to pitch decks, helping students think like real developers and turn their passion into design vision.

After a decade of scaling companies, Alan now crafts transformative experiences for kids through CoLab Cohorts. His immersive weekly sessions blend Pokemon-style adventures with Sherlock Holmes mysteries, where students develop critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and teamwork skills. Through collaborative challenges like saving endangered Lumifoxes or escaping enchanted dungeons, Alan helps kids build real-world leadership abilities through the power of play.

Kevin (Kev) is a professional game artist and YouTuber who teaches students to create epic animated bosses, custom weapons, and beautiful texture packs in Blockbench. His comprehensive course covers 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, and animation, with personalized guidance through exciting projects. Students develop spatial awareness, color theory, and animation skills that can launch early careers in the games industry.

Bridget is a multimedia artist with gallery experience who guides students through diverse creative journeys. From leading the Minecraft Girls Survival Club to teaching anatomy through drawing, she creates safe spaces for exploration. Her courses span phone photography, traditional and digital art, and even Procreate design, always encouraging students to find their unique artistic voice while building technical skills and confidence.

Simon is a Roblox Studio content creator with a popular YouTube channel who has taught thousands to make their own games. In his intro course, students create two complete games - a parkour course and third-person shooter - while learning Studio basics, Lua scripting fundamentals, and game design principles. With step-by-step guidance, students go from beginners to published game creators on Roblox.

Eric teaches the secrets of computers inside Minecraft through logical Redstone. In small groups of 4 students meeting twice weekly, he guides learners through binary logic, Boolean algebra, and computer engineering concepts. Students build their understanding step-by-step, culminating in creating their own Redstone-powered minigame. It's a hands-on way to explore computer science that can inspire future coders and engineers.

Josh is a full-time content creator with over 100,000 subscribers and 13 years of experience. Starting as a homeschooler with a webcam, he now teaches strategic video creation. His 8-week course helps students analyze trends, master storytelling, understand analytics, and create compelling titles and thumbnails. Students create two strategic videos with personalized guidance from someone living their YouTube dreams.

Lanie is a professional television writer with credits on The Neighborhood (CBS), Act Your Age (Netflix), The Mindy Project, and Champions. Over 10 weeks, she teaches students to write their own TV episode, from premise to performance. Students learn script structure, character voices, joke writing, and the collaborative art of television writing, finishing with a partial or full sample episode of their favorite show.

Tieran teaches almost 100,000 students how to draw on his YouTube channel @brokendraw. His 8-week course transforms students from struggling artists to confident creators who can draw anything they imagine - from unicorns riding ninjas to monsters fighting superheroes. Through weekly challenges and personalized techniques, students develop their own artistic style while mastering fundamental drawing skills.

Miranda creates a supportive drop-in math environment where students work better together. Whether tackling homework, reviewing tricky concepts, or making math more enjoyable, she offers structure and guidance in a collaborative setting. Flexible to any curriculum, her sessions help students stay on track, build confidence, and discover that learning math can be energizing with the right community.

Brianne is a story chaser and word weaver who specializes in coaching and mentoring young minds. With her unique approach of 'turning messes into messages,' she helps students discover their voice, build confidence, and express themselves authentically. Her supportive guidance creates a safe space for creative exploration and personal growth.

Jippity brings cutting-edge AI education to young coders. From training custom machine learning models to creating browser-based games with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, students peek behind the AI curtain while building real projects. Whether creating rock-paper-scissors computer vision models or developing complete games with AI assistance, learners gain hands-on experience with the technologies shaping our future.