Kids learn to program by coding a robot. Cool! I helped Sphero by tailoring their “SPRK” curriculum for the Apple iBook platform.

Writer, UX Designer

Smarty Ants is a comprehensive online literacy program used in schools. Kids (and their ant avatars) play hard in Ant World as they learn to read. The program spans pre-K through 2nd grade.

Designer, Producer

Disney Einstein Pals is a DVD series for preschoolers that collages puppets, animation and footage of real kids.

Script Writer

Redbird Advanced Learning is a kindergarten to 7th grade math program developed by Stanford University. My role? I oversaw the creation of 60 math games in 11 months, from concept to gold master. Phew.

Peek at a rotating samples of Redbird Games here: giftedandtalented.com/challenge-zone

Senior Producer

Tadoodles are nubby character-shaped crayons, markers and stampers designed for toddlers.

Backstory Writer, Line Naming

Speedy is a race car that (cough bang clank!) breaks down and needs expert kid-mechanic skills to be fixed.

Designer, Producer

AUDIO TIDBITS

Build your space station faster than your opponent! Choose the shipment of nails with the greater quantity. Select carefully and beware of tricky decimal and fraction labels.   Peek at a rotating samples of Redbird Games here: giftedandtalented.com/challenge-zone   Senior Producer

This toy is magical! Well, it seems like that, since the candles actually go out when they’re blown. Pretending it’s your birthday is a pretty fun game when you’re 2. Or 3, or 4… It’s ageless, really.

Designer, Producer

This octopus is a seek-and-find ball drop for toddlers that teaches colors and numbers. “Where’s the ball??” The kids are stumped.

Designer, Producer

AUDIO TIDBITS

This busy box is full of surprises, including unique mini stories each time a child touches the book, banter from imaginary guests when the door is opened, and playful opposites curriculum.

Designer, Producer

AUDIO TIDBITS

Toddlers engage in “put and take” play with Potsy, who responds with silly cooking sounds, raps about veggies and kid-friendly nutrition info.

Designer, Producer

AUDIO TIDBITS

Fridge Wash is a magnetic giggle-fest that encourages toddlers to make silly vehicles (“a boat-plane!?”) then sings goofy songs about how it “won’t go!”

Designer, Producer

AUDIO TIDBITS

Scribble & Write is an early writing toy that guides children through letter writing with an LED grid below the paper.

Researcher, Designer, Producer

Get crankin’, mathematicians! The factory is counting on you and your division skills to calculate how many crates are needed, pack the goods and load up the trucks. Learn from mistakes too as you watch your decisions play out onscreen.   Peek at a rotating samples of Redbird Games here: giftedandtalented.com/challenge-zone   Senior Producer

These snuggly pups help the littlest learners nestle into their naps with dreamy imagination prompts, sweet lullabies, and bedtime timers for soothing environmental sounds (like a train ambling by.) Zzzzzz…

Designer, Producer

AUDIO TIDBITS