https://blog.cospaces.io/meet-our-newest-ambassadors-february-2025-88e505c6a43b
Meet our newest CoSpaces Edu Ambassadors! 🎉 Their creativity, passion, and enthusiasm for learning will bring fresh ideas to our community and inspire the future of digital education.
Lisa Young
Meet Lisa Young, a K-6 Educational Technology Integrationist at Bellows Free Academy in Fairfax, Vermont, with over 20 years in education and a passion for all things tech. She first discovered CoSpaces about eight years ago and has been hooked ever since! Now, in her role as an EdTech integrationist, she loves brainstorming creative projects for different grade levels, finding new ways to engage students through immersive technology.
Connect with Lisa on X and BlueSky.
Stefano Cecere
Stefano Cecere has been in the game — literally — since the 90s, evolving from a game developer into an educational game designer with a passion for game-based learning. Based in Italy, he now dedicates his time to bringing the power of play into the classroom, teaching game design and XR technologies to educators and students alike.
Connect with Stefano on X.
Claudia Foggetti
Claudia Foggetti is a dedicated middle school teacher in Montefiascone, Italy, who has been bringing digital innovation into her classroom for over a decade. A passionate CoSpaces Edu user, she loves how immersive and inclusive it is — so much so that one of her students discovered a love for coding and chose to pursue computer science in high school!
Connect with Claudia on X and Instagram.
Cristiana Pivetta
With over 30 years of teaching experience, Cristiana Pivetta brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for innovation to her classroom at IIS G. Asproni in Iglesias, Italy. She specializes in Latin, Italian Literature, and Geohistory. She has also trained others on the smart and strategic use of technology in daily teaching.
Connect with Cristiana on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.
Alan Róger da Costa
Meet Alan Róger da Costa, a Programming Teacher in Canoas, Brazil. Alan is always finding creative ways to make learning fun — especially through game development. With a knack for connecting with students and making complex concepts feel accessible, Alan creates an engaging, interactive classroom where logical thinking and creativity thrive.
Connect with Alan on X, Instagram and TikTok.
Ashley Bates
Ashley Bates is an award-winning educator and the Digital Learning Lead at a private school in Surrey, UK, where he seamlessly blends technology with learning to create engaging experiences for students. Beyond the classroom, he runs Mr Bates Creates, a platform dedicated to making education fun through online lessons and educational videos that have won the hearts of both parents and kids.
Connect with Ashley on X, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and TikTok.
Luke Rigby
Luke Rigby is a Digital Learning Support Assistant at ESMS Junior School in Edinburgh, always on the lookout for innovative ways to bring technology and digital learning to life for his students. With a diverse background and a knack for creative problem-solving, he’s all about making learning engaging and hands-on. When he’s not helping students explore new tech, you’ll find him running a film and arcade games club!
Connect with Luke on X and LinkedIn.
Pedro Luis Sánchez-Ortega
Pedro Luis Sánchez-Ortega is an Electronic Engineer, University Professor, and Researcher in educational technologies at the Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Burgos in Spain. With a strong focus on VR and AR, he explores innovative ways to develop digital skills in both students and educators. He also trains educators to become trainers themselves. Pedro integrates tools like CoSpaces Edu to enhance creativity, collaborative learning, and computational thinking. His work also extends to interdisciplinary projects, with an emphasis on technology and accessibility in education.
Connect with Pedro on X and LinkedIn.
Laura Leonardi
Laura Leonardi is a scientific journalist and researcher at the National Institute of Astrophysics in Palermo, Italy, where she blends her love for art, multimedia, and technology to make science more immersive and exciting. She’s passionate about using CoSpaces Edu and Merge Cube to bring scientific concepts to life.
Cindy Gonzalez
Meet Cindy Gonzalez, a K-4 technology teacher at Gulliver Prep in Miami, Florida. Cindy has 25 years of experience and an unstoppable passion for cultivating creativity in young learners. Always on the lookout for new ways to engage her students, she brings energy and innovation to everything she does. When she’s not teaching, she’s off making memories with her two daughters, two rescue pups, and an RV full of adventure!
Connect with Cindy on X, Instagram and BlueSky.
CoSpaces Edu is an online creation platform for kids that’s used in schools all around the world and can easily be used at home and on any device.
Kids get access to a creation toolbox to build anything in 3D, a visual coding language to program their creations, and fun ways to explore what they’ve created, including Virtual and Augmented Reality!
Learn more about CoSpaces Edu on cospaces.io