Teachers

Dan leads the development of the Hats & Ladders platform. A manager, coach and coder extraordinaire, he sets our technical direction and engineers solutions that build our capacity to do amazing things.

Kristen leads content and instruction at Hats & Ladders. She is motivated by the power of learning something new and seeks ways to make that experience accessible and fun for everyone.

Johann is a passionate educator and relationship builder. In addition to writing curriculum and leading trainings, what he loves most is sharing Hats & Ladders with educators and youth.

Robert is the talent behind our youth-facing app. He is a collaborative engineer dedicated to helping make our technology simple and better.

Ivonne is the talent behind Hats & Ladders’ vivid and impactful visual design. She brings a holistic, user-centered design approach to evolve our platform and provide meaningful experiences for educators and youth.

George is a full-stack engineering dynamo with a knack for design and a passion for helping youth find their place in the world. A motivated problem solver, George is always on the lookout for ways we can build better.

Leah is a social entrepreneur and educator, with deep expertise in creating interactive experiences that engage learners of all ages. Her passion for helping youth with career readiness is contagious.

Scott, an expert in evidence-based game design and development, is a results-driven jack-of-all trades and ace communicator. He leads partnership development efforts at Hats & Ladders, Inc.

Dan is our resident front end engineer. A teacher in a past life, he understands the twisting nature of career paths and is dedicated to engaging youth through technology.

Heather’s life mission is to improve lives, particularly for those for whom opportunities and justice are not a given. She directs business development and strategy for Hats & Ladders, Inc.