The Grown-Up Experts

Our team of childhood researchers all have areas of specialty and serve as our go-to resource for learning what kids want and how best to help them as they grow from baby to toddler to preschooler and beyond. But more than anything, they have a passion for play, for helping parents make life easier and filled with more fun.

Meet the Play Lab Team

Corinne Eggleston, Ph.D.

Ph.D. Elementary Education

Ed.M. Early Childhood Education

B.S. Early Childhood/Childhood Education

Expertise (aka Superpowers): Early learning & development, guided play, childhood development theory

Favorite Childhood Toy: Fisher-Price Puffalumps Bunny — I took her everywhere!

Rachel Wachowski, B.S.

B.S. Childhood Education

Expertise (aka Superpowers): Early childhood education & development and preschool play-based learning

Favorite Childhood Toy: I loved my Fisher-Price Loving Family Grand Dollhouse.

Krystal Starke Ph.D.

Ph.D. Curriculum, Instruction & The Science of Learning

B.S. Psychology

Expertise (aka Superpowers): Neurodiversity, play-based learning and child research methods

Favorite Childhood Toy: Fisher-Price Viewmaster especially with my Winnie the Pooh reels!

Corinne Eggleston, Ph.D.

Ph.D. Elementary Education

Ed.M. Early Childhood Education

B.S. Early Childhood/Childhood Education

Expertise (aka Superpowers): Early learning & development, guided play, childhood development theory

Favorite Childhood Toy: Fisher-Price Puffalumps Bunny — I took her everywhere!

Rachel Wachowski, B.S.

B.S. Childhood Education

Expertise (aka Superpowers): Early childhood education & development and preschool play-based learning

Favorite Childhood Toy: I loved my Fisher-Price Loving Family Grand Dollhouse.

Krystal Starke Ph.D.

Ph.D. Curriculum, Instruction & The Science of Learning

B.S. Psychology

Expertise (aka Superpowers): Neurodiversity, play-based learning and child research methods

Favorite Childhood Toy: Fisher-Price Viewmaster especially with my Winnie the Pooh reels!

Nicole Mackiewicz, M.S.

M.S Childhood & Special Education

B.S. Fashion & Textile Technology/Merchandising

A.S. Liberal Arts and Sciences

Expertise (aka Superpowers): Early childhood education & development, adaptive planning & research technologies

Favorite Childhood Toy: My "Mall Madness" board game & Polly Pocket dolls

Courtney Craig

B.S. Business Management and Communications

A.A. Entrepreneurship Business

Expertise (aka Superpowers): Building Connection, Creative Recruiting & Team Collaboration

Favorite Childhood Toy: Fisher-Price Fun with Food Kitchen, I would play for hours, had all the accessories & still have it today!

Nicole Mackiewicz, M.S.

M.S Childhood & Special Education

B.S. Fashion & Textile Technology/Merchandising

A.S. Liberal Arts and Sciences

Expertise (aka Superpowers): Early childhood education & development, adaptive planning & research technologies

Favorite Childhood Toy: My "Mall Madness" board game & Polly Pocket dolls

Courtney Craig

B.S. Business Management and Communications

A.A. Entrepreneurship Business

Expertise (aka Superpowers): Building Connection, Creative Recruiting & Team Collaboration

Favorite Childhood Toy: Fisher-Price Fun with Food Kitchen, I would play for hours, had all the accessories & still have it today!

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