Our Team
Meet the Staff!
Riley's Learning Academy is built by people who care about making online learning simple, safe, fun, and engaging for young learners and their families.
Our Mission:
Our team believes online learning should feel personal, safe, and exciting — not crowded, rushed, or stressful. That is why Riley's Learning Academy keeps things simple, engaging, and focused on young learners. Our team believes online learning should feel personal, safe, and exciting — not crowded, rushed, or stressful. That is why Riley's Learning Academy keeps things simple, engaging, and focused on young learners.
Riley
Riley is the Founder of Riley's Learning Academy, the user-interface designer of LearnWithRiley.com and the SykekeCraft Minecraft server network, and the lead teacher. He is passionate about creating a safe, engaging, and non-traditional online learning environment where young learners can build confidence, stay motivated, and genuinely enjoy learning. With over 5 years of experience working with students ages 5–17, including more than 3 years as a virtual teacher specializing in Kindergarten and First Grade, Riley brings both expertise and energy to every class.
Specializes in K–2 online education, homeschool support, and interactive virtual gaming experiences.
Oceana
Oceana is the Co-Founder of Riley's Learning Academy and the creative force behind our products, curriculum design, and website experience. She is deeply involved in the day-to-day operations and overall structure of the business. With over 7 years of experience working with students ages 5–18, a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Washington State University (WSU), and extensive experience in digital content design, Oceana brings both insight and intention to everything we build.
Focused on curriculum design, digital content creation, and building engaging, user-friendly learning experiences.
Sydney
Sydney is an Assistant Teacher at Riley's Learning Academy and helps support our virtual classrooms, gaming programs, and growing SykekeCraft Minecraft server network. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Modern Languages with an emphasis in Japanese and brings a creative background as a freelance artist. With a strong interest in gaming, digital creativity, and collaborative online experiences, Sydney brings a unique combination of communication, creativity, and technical skill to the team.
Focused on Minecraft-based learning experiences, digital creativity, learner support, and building safe, positive online communities.
Justin
Justin is an independent technical collaborator who contributes coding insight, technical strategy, and development support as Riley's Learning Academy continues expanding its online platforms. Through ongoing collaboration, brainstorming, and problem-solving sessions, he helps strengthen the technical side of the business by offering guidance, fresh ideas, and development perspective.
Supports web development strategy, coding workflows, and technical brainstorming.