Miss Monique is a New Yorker and adventurous caregiver. Her days involve library visits, outdoor play, cooking, crafting mysteries for kids, and continuous learning. Beyond caring for tiny humans, Monique navigates an autoimmune disorder impacting mobility. “These endless possibilities make learning exciting for young minds, even for toddlers. Clixo adds fun and brightness to my work, enhancing the joyful moments in my daily adventure.”

Favorite Clixo creation
Wearable art—my Transformer’s on the go!

Dori is an occupational therapist who has worked with the neurological population in outpatient hospitals for over 10 years. She has a specialty in working with individuals who’ve sustained strokes or have multiple sclerosis. “As an OT, I love using new modalities to help people reach their functional goals. When not working, I enjoy spending time with my two kids (age 2 and 4) and exploring NYC.”

Favorite Clixo creation
Hanukkah menorah

Cara is an Educational Technology Specialist and STEAM teacher at the Churchill School and Center. Her school is specifically designed for students with dyslexia and language based disabilities to reach their highest potential. “With tools like Clixo, I give students opportunities to engineer, design, and create so they feel empowered to solve our world’s current and future problems.”

Favorite Clixo creation
Trophy

Laura teaches Art to over 500 students at an elementary school in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. Her school is the main hub for deaf and hard of hearing students in our area.  Laura has been teaching for over 13 years, and has 4 kids of her own ranging in ages from 1-6.  “My love of Clixo began over pandemic when my son and I would create jewelry together, him using Clixo and me working beside him. I love toys and love seeing how kids play and use toys as educational building tools.”

Favorite Clixo creation
Jewelry: necklaces, bracelets

Lori is a Pre-K teacher at an independent school just outside of Washington, DC. Her teaching and tutoring experiences span Pre-K through Fifth Grade. She also enjoys creating curriculum and working in her school’s extended day enrichment program. “As an educator, my favorite lessons are fun-filled and guide students to share and expand on their ideas in a collaborative setting. Traveling to exciting destinations with my children and becoming immersed in a book are my favorite pastimes.”

Favorite Clixo creation
Airplane

Mary Phillips is an award-winning elementary STEAM teacher in southwest Michigan. She believes that a playful approach to learning encourages risk-taking and frequently adds dance breaks to her lessons. She is a maker and adventurer. She loves trying new things and working with her hands. With her husband and two kids, she runs a hobby farm that reflects the family’s varied interests. They raise ducks, woodturn, and make maple syrup.

Favorite Clixo creation
My son’s wearable superhero gadgets!

Mr. Andy is a pre-K teacher in a public school in NYC. He strongly believes in a child centered inquiry and play based approach to learning. He loves learning new ways to keep students engaged and love learning in his classroom. The experience he has as an early childhood educator has helped guide him in raising his own children. In his free time, he loves to explore cultural institutions in the city with his family. These visits often inspire him to bring in new ideas to the classroom and home. He also loves to play video games.

Favorite Clixo creation
The classic ball and the Lunar New Year Zodiac animal designs