Mind Games founder, Jenny Levin, M.S., is an educator at heart. After receiving her Master's degree in Elementary Education from Nova Southeastern University, she spent ten years teaching for the School Board of Broward County. During those years, Jenny acted as Director of After School Programs, Teacher's Union Representative, Grade Chairperson and New Educator Support Coach.

After years of working in the field of education, Jenny decided to bring her knowledge and passion for intelligent play to elementary school children. She is excited and proud to offer her original and research-based enrichment program, Mind Games!

Meet Ms. Anna! Graduating with a Masters in Social Work in 2023, and pursuing a certification simultaneously as a RBT in ABA, she has found the passion to continue her work with kids. She holds over 10 years of experience providing support to children in early education and elementary schools. Ms. Anna would consider herself an outdoorsy girl filled with a fun energetic spirit. As a Playologist, she looks forward to creating an atmosphere in the classroom where children are able to learn and grow through mind working, hands on play.

Meet Ms. Ava! She was born and raised in Wellington, Florida. She is a senior at Wellington High School where she has been involved as a member of the DECA academy, Varsity cheerleading, Key Club, and National Honor Society. She aims to obtain her MBA in college. In her free time she enjoys volunteering at an animal shelter and summer camp. Ms. Ava is excited to be part of the Mind Games team to create a fun learning environment for students!

Ms. Beth has worked in the education field for over fifteen years as both a teacher and tutor. She also was a Girl Scout leader in which she was able to support her scouts as they worked toward their goals. Ms. Beth is an active volunteer for the Chasing a Dream Foundation and The United Way. She loves playing board games and looks forward to helping students enhance their critical thinking skills through hands on play.

Cheryl received her B.S. in Psychology from York College of Pennsylvania. She worked with mentally ill adults for several years before leaving to start her own family. Cheryl has been actively involved for the past 10 years at Panther Run Elementary and Polo Park Middle School. She has been a PTA memeber in many capacities as well as Room Parent volunteer. Cheryl loves being back in the elementary school setting, working with children and being a part of the Mind Games team!

Ms. Christine has over 17 years of experience teaching PreK in NY, where she also led a Girl Scout troop from 2nd grade through graduation.  As a young adult, Christine spent 10 years living in Paris with her twin sister where they recorded an album, went on a 40 day tour, and filmed 350+ episodes of a children’s television show.  A lifelong enthusiast of all kinds of games—board games, puzzles, and strategy challenges—Christine is passionate about using play as a tool to help students think critically, work together, and have fun while learning.

Mr. Edmond was born and raised in Florida. He is the owner of Edmond Empire Production, a photography, videography, and business marketing services company. He is also a Dr. John C. Maxwell certified coach, speaker and trainer for leadership development and personal growth. He has taught leadership and career development for over 7 years as a former teacher at Toussaint L'Ouverture High School. He loves helping people achieve their personal, and business goals.

Originally from New York, Ms. Elysa started her career as a Speech and Language teacher for the New York City Board of Education. Additionally, she worked on the school-based support team doing evaluations alongside a team with Occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists and educational evaluators and together created educational plans for children in need of extra services. She ran an after-school program helping children with articulation and Speech but what gives her the most joy is watching the children progress and blossom and gain confidence through play and interaction with their peers. She believes there is a sense of deep fulfilment when you help others. Ms. Elysa moved to Florida in 2016 and has raised 2 children who are now grown, successful adults. Missing the interaction with her own children, she is happy to immerse herself once again with the youngsters through Mind Games.

Armed with a degree in Business from the University of Florida and certified in kid-friendly yoga and meditation, Jenna is your go-to guru for fun! As the Cubmaster and CFO (Chief Fun Officer) of Cub Scout Pack 176 in Palm Beach Gardens, and a seasoned camp counselor, she’s a pro at turning any moment into a playful adventure. Whether she’s mastering a card game or showing off her hula-hooping skills, Jenna brings boundless energy and joy to every game she plays!

Ms. Kezia graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2011 with a bachelor's degree. For many years, she dedicated herself to working with children, driven by passion for creating warm, nurturing environments that inspire a love of learning. In her free time, Ms. Kezia enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, rollerblading, playing tennis, working out, and exploring quaint coffee shops.

Meet Ms. Leah! Originally from New Jersey, Leah was an active student leader in high school, participating in the National Honor Society, Ambassadors, DECA, and several other organizations. She also gained hands-on experience working with children through aftercare programs, which sparked her love for mentoring and supporting young learners.

Now a freshman at Florida Atlantic University, Leah is pursuing a degree in Biology with the goal of becoming an anesthesiologist. She is thrilled to bring her energy, dedication, and enthusiasm to the Mind Games team and looks forward to helping students learn and grow through play!

Ms. Madelyn was born and raised in New York and made Florida her home six years ago. After a career in technology and corporate training, she found a new calling in education and has been working as a substitute teacher in the Palm Beach school system. She loves working with children and being part of their growth and learning. Outside of the classroom, Madelyn enjoys playing board games with her family as often as she can. She has always believed that playing games with her son and his friends was not only fun but also a wonderful way to help them learn teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills. She is excited to bring her energy, creativity, and love for learning to the Mind Games family.

Ms. Nicole is a graduate of Norwood University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. She worked in the hospitality industry for six years before choosing to dedicate the next 20 years to raising her two daughters as a full-time mother.

Passionate about animals, Ms. Nicole has spent much of her free time fostering and rescuing pets. She brings valuable experience working with children through various aftercare programs in New Jersey.

Now newly relocated to Florida, Ms. Nicole is excited to join the Mind Games team and looks forward to inspiring students through the fun and learning that comes with our program.

Mr. Steve is excited to return to the Mind Games classroom! Along with a great deal of business experience, Mr. Steve is the former owner of Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe. He is most looking forward to working with the students and teaching them how to best strategize and communicate with their peers. 

Wendyvette Edwards is a proud AFRO-Latina, born and raised in a small community known as “Muck city” on the rural outskirts of Palm Beach County, Florida. Her background of growing up in a low-income and disadvantaged community is what contributes to her passion and commitment to serving disadvantaged and underrepresented student populations to overcome these labels. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Family-Child Sciences from Florida State University, as a First-Generation college student and recently graduated with her Masters in Higher Education from Louisiana State University. She began her journey in Elementary Education teaching 2nd grade before moving back home to transition into Higher Education where she continues these efforts toward Student Achievement working in K-12 Grant Project partnerships and college readiness initiatives.