About Us

Game Bard is powered by a small, passionate team of educators who share a common goal: to revolutionize education through play. We offer educational and professional development related to ludic learning and games-based instruction.

  • Website Manager + Editor

    Mandy, an experienced elementary school librarian, brings a unique perspective to our team. She serves as a sounding board for new ideas, helping to refine and improve our game concepts. You can follow her on Instagram @bookiesncreme.

  • Founder

    Robert is a veteran educator with over twenty years of classroom experience. He is a certified 7-12 English and writing instructor. Robert is also game enthusiast and has experience in game design. Through the lens of game design he has evolved his pedagogical practices. His ideology is simple: learning should be fun, challenging, and memorable.

  • Development Specialist

    Karissa is an English teacher with a background and expertise in special education. She brings a revolutionary approach to her classrooms through game-based learning. She enjoys creating vibrant, interactive spaces where students engage deeply, communicate openly, and explore ideas in dynamic ways.