From the startup team at PBS KIDS to the original Games & Learning project at the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, Michelle has developed a network of dedicated makers who share a belief in the power of digital learning.
About Locket
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Our Purpose
In 2012 we met at the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, where we researched how “new” media could transform the delivery of impactful learning experiences just like Sesame Street did for children’s television.
Later we became parents, navigated pandemic remote learning; and drawing on our 20+ years at PBS Kids and Sesame Workshop, advised digital leaders on creating trusted and easy to access learning environments. Most importantly we listened closely to our fellow parents and media makers, as they struggled to meet kids’ urgent and evolving learning needs.
Bottom line- there were no easy to find solutions.
So together we founded a company to meet those needs. At a time when families deserve support more than ever, we are on a mission to create a more impactful and supportive community for learning games, apps, and tools that kids love and parents trust.
The Problem
Today’s app stores just aren’t built with parents and kids in mind. Over half of parents say finding the right tools for their children feels like searching for a needle in a haystack—and it’s no wonder. With 450,000 “educational” apps out there, it’s overwhelming and stressful to sort through it all. Parents told us they wished for:
- An age-appropriate kids space they can trust
- Easy to find and buy expert-reviewed apps
- More transparent and flexible payment options
- A way to support other families who don’t have limited resources
Meanwhile, the best kid-focused apps—often made by passionate small teams—are getting lost in the shuffle, lacking the reach and support they need to thrive.
Our Solution
Locket by Games & Learning is the only digital learning community that makes it easy for families to discover high-quality, web-based apps, games, and tools that help kids learn and thrive.
- We find the best of the best—only evidence-based, kid-tested, ad-free experiences that parents can trust and kids actually enjoy.
- With a simple dashboard, parents stay in control of subscriptions and can see exactly what their kids are using.
- Every purchase helps provide free access for families in need.
- We support a vibrant community of mission-driven creators so they can focus on what matters: helping kids learn and grow.
Meet the Locket Leaders
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Michelle Miller
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Sadaf Sajwani
As a daughter of immigrants, first-generation Muslim-American, and mom of two, Sadaf is passionate about representation in children’s media. She has helped launch initiatives including Sesame Street Pakistan, reaching 20M viewers.
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Ray Fernandez
With two decades of creative, production, and media experience, Ray delivers community-driven communications results. Leading creative at March of Dimes, he made it easy for grassroots family teams to raise millions in support of healthy babies.
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Lynn Godfrey
A visionary brand and marketing leader, Lynn brings her experience as CMO for Girl Scouts, Chief Communications Officer for the NYC Housing Authority, and head of marketing for PBS KIDS to our marketing and parent engagement strategies.
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Mark DeLoura
Mark’s experience as a veteran technologist includes industry-leading work at Nintendo, Sony, Google, and Ubisoft. He also served as White House Senior Advisor for Digital Media from 2013-2014 and editor-in-chief for Game Developer Magazine.
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