Teacher | Playworker

Nina (she/her) has been humbled to work alongside many young children and families as a youth worker. She has spent several years playing and learning with children in arts programming and most recently in Minneapolis Public School’s pre-k program, High Five. She has a BS in Early Childhood Studies from Metropolitan State University. Nina likes to make stuff, be in the beauty of outside, and cook with loved ones.

Teacher | Director

Having happily spent her career and life exploring meaningful applications of creativity and play, Şeniz has nearly 25 years of experience teaching, designing youth and adult workshops, and managing arts integration programs in Minnesota and New York City. As a founding member of the North American Adventure Play Association and a Play Ambassador for the US Play Coalition, Şeniz is active in the global play community and has committed her entire life to making a difference through PLAY. Before this, Şeniz spent four glorious years teaching and learning at Bright Prospects Cooperative Preschool on East Lake Street in South Minneapolis. She performs with HUGE Improv Theater when she can and sings wild harmonies in the local indy-pop band, School for Girls. She loves hanging upside down, climbing trees, finding new ways to move her body, and hanging out with her two hilarious and exceptional kiddos and magnetic partner.