We put educators first.
At Kodable, we believe that teachers are the gatekeepers of learning. So we’ve built our product from the ground up with teacher’s needs in mind. From scripted lesson plans to automated assessment tools, everything we do is designed to help educators spend less time preparing, and more time teaching. Because that’s where you make the most difference.
Bring Joy to the Classroom
Teachers in over 50% of US Elementary Schools use Kodable and the fuzzFamily to bring Computer Science education to their students.
Join Our teamMeet the Team
Jon Mattingly
Founder
A self-taught programmer himself, Jon wrote his first line of code at 6 years old on a computer that didn’t even have a mouse. A member of the Forbes 30 under 30 as well an Unreasonable Fellow and Y Combinator/Imagine K12 alum, Jon is passionate about giving every child the opportunities he had as a child. He holds a degree in marketing and entrepreneurship from the University of Louisville, where he played football. Having hung up his cleats, he now enjoys snowboarding, playing basketball, and spending time in nature.
Grechen Huebner
Founder
Grechen's interest in design started with editing the CSS/HTML on her MySpace page in highschool. Grechen later taught herself design so that she could create the art and world within the Kodable game. A Westly Prize winner, member of the Forbes 30 under 30, and Business Insider’s Women to Watch under 30, Grechen is inspired to make Kodable a tool to enrich the lives of kids and adults. In her free time, Grechen can be found exploring in the redwoods, climbing mountains, and hanging out with Kodable's Chief Morale Officer, her dog Mo.
Brie Gray
Chief of Staff
Before joining Kodable, Brie taught elementary school for 5 years and has nearly a decade of experience working in education. As a Teach for America alumni (Bay Area, ’12), Brie believes all kids should have equal access to enriched learning experiences, including Computer Science education. With a passion for early childhood development, Brie’s goal is to build a CS mindset in kids early. A former University of Connecticut soccer star, Brie still enjoys a competitive game from time to time.
Greg Allen
Art Director
Greg brings the world of the fuzzFamily to life with beautiful graphics and illustrations. Greg earned a Bachelors of Fine Art in Illustration from Academy of Art University in San Francisco. A Sunnyvale native, Greg has been creating art and animation for kids learning games for over 20 years. Though his passion is in visual arts, Greg also loves making music, writing and spending time with his daughter Jade.
Xiaohan Gao
Senior Game Developer
As a game developer at Kodable, Gao uses his 7+ years of experience in Unity3D and his academic background in game design to help build Kodable. Having experienced various educational systems from around the world, he believes that Kodable's mission is an important step into the future of education. Outside of doing one-hour game jams, Gao spends his free time reading manga and playing rhythm games.
Dejan Cecar
Staff Engineer
With many years of game development under his belt Dejan wants to help kids learn how to code and make games and no better place to do that than at Kodable. When not programming he enjoys spending time with family, riding motorcycles and skiing.
Brandon Applegate
Senior Game Designer
Brandon graduated in 2010 with a B.S. in Media Arts. In 2011, he co-founded an award winning ed-tech studio that taught fundamentals to early learners, ages 2 to 6. Brandon believes in creating the greatest positive impact he can on as many lives as possible, which is why he came to Kodable. When he isn't hunched over his laptop, you can find Brandon enjoying all types of mountaineering, coaching his kid's soccer clubs, and most commonly…disc golfing.
Chloe Sonsteng
Senior Game Developer
Growing up home-schooled, Chloe loved playing all sorts of educational games. She also taught herself how to code!. She joined Kodable to help show kids how fun, exciting, and accessible coding can be. Besides her passion for programming she strives to be a positive example for trans youth. When not working she spends most of her time with her dog Tucker.
Emily Greenman
Teacher Success Manager
Emi has a passion for education! After spending a decade in the STEM education world teaching computer science and robotics she has transitioned to be Kodable’s Teacher Success Coordinator. She believes that all children deserve the chance to learn how to problem solve, persevere and learn CS in an engaging and creative way. She is zealous about making Kodable accessible to children in classrooms and homes around the globe. In her free time she loves to travel, foster pups and try out new restaurants around Chicago!
Harry Wahl
Growth Marketing Manager
Harry has done a little bit of everything when it comes to Marketing but his real passion is creating content to help people easily find solutions to their problems through digital channels. He joined Kodable to help more teachers, parents, and students find and use Kodable to continue the company’s mission of making computer science education accessible.
Nick Pels
Game Developer
Two of Nick’s biggest passions are programming and games. While he’s been playing and loving games almost his entire life, he wasn’t introduced to programming until he was in high school, and ever since then he has always felt like it should be taught at a younger age. Being at Kodable allows him to work with both of his interests on a daily basis, while also making a difference by helping kids like him discover their own love for coding. In his free time, Nick also enjoys creative writing and playing D&D with his friends.
Mike Herold
Senior Software Engineer
Mike's journey into software engineering began with a childhood curiosity about how things work. From dismantling computers to crafting elegant code, his passion for creative problem-solving has always been at the forefront. At Kodable, Mike channels this passion into developing innovative solutions. When not immersed in code, he enjoys expressing his creativity through music, exploring nature on his paddleboard, and relaxing with his loyal companion, Hildy.
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Mason Reed
Game Developer
With a lifelong love of games, Mason knew from a young age that he wanted to make games. After seeing the world evolve to use more and more software throughout his life, he wanted to use his game development experience to show kids that programming can be fun and rewarding. To destress and disengage from the computer, he plays beach volleyball and jams on his guitars.
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Larry Wu
Senior Game Designer
When Larry was 7 years old, he told his parents he was going to be a game designer when he grew up and never looked back. He’s now been a professional game designer for over a decade at companies like WB, Undead Labs, and Riot. Larry loves playing any and all games (except Monopoly) but has a special place in his heart for games that better the lives of the people that play them, a passion that has led him here to Kodable. Outside of gaming, Larry likes to paint, play basketball, tennis, read in coffee shops, and travel to Japan.
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Hayley Sanchez
Teacher Support Specialist
Hayley brings a decade of K-5 teaching experience to Kodable. As a 2014 Teach for America alum, she developed a passion for educational equity. Hayley firmly believes in the transformative power of education and advocates for every student to have a strong foundation in computer science and coding. Witnessing first-hand the positive impact Kodable has on children in the classroom, she eagerly joined the Kodable team. Outside of work, Hayley finds enjoyment in outdoor adventures like camping and hiking with her family.
Mo
Chief Morale Officer
Mo is a dog. She does dog things. But more importantly she has been with Kodable since the very beginning, laying by Jon and Grechen's side long into the late nights when the first versions of Kodable were built in a living room. Surprisingly, she seems to be immune to the stresses of starting a startup. Top minds are currently studying her brain waves to understand how this is possible. Results so far have been inconclusive.
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Pierre
Assistant to the Chief Morale Officer
Pierre is also a dog. He also does dog things. However, unlike Mo, Pierre is constantly stressed about everything. This has prevented the advancement of his career as a Morale Officer at Kodable. Jon has suggested he find another calling. Pierre hasn't listened.
A Note from the Founders
We founded Kodable with a simple goal. We wanted to make it easier for people to teach their kids about computer science. In the years that followed, we’ve been overwhelmed with the response we’ve received from teachers, parents, and kids around the world. We never dreamed that something started at a kitchen table could be used by over 50% of elementary schools in the United States and over 200 countries around the world.
Jon started programming when he was 6, and knows firsthand the incredible effects it can have on people’s lives. Nothing before in history has existed that can have such a transformational effect on a child’s life - regardless of race, gender, or even economic background. Our mission today is simple - we want to bring that opportunity to every child in the world.
We’re just getting started.
️Grechen and Jon
