About us

The concept of game based kid driven learning is something that is necessary whether in school or out of school to engage 21st century kids with extra reps to become proficient readers and prepare for the new digital workforce.

Heroic Game Day creates a sense of HOPE and ENGAGEMENT for learning. The kid driven game is fun and guarantees outcomes. Students that spend 30 minutes per day completing Heroic Game Day missions will score proficient or better on the reading and math state test or we will coach them until they do.

Heroic Game Day and the Heroic Performance Team can move the needle for students k-6 in the state of Ohio.

Much like an athletic sports performance model that utilizes all resources to maximize the genetic potential of the athletes, we have created a Heroic Performance team that will support the whole child in maximizing their education potential to include:

Heroic Skills Coaches
Heroic Teammates
Heroic Parent Network
Heroic Business Partners

The Team

We are a team of about around 100 experts in game-based learning, social and economic success, health and wellness, 21st-century skills, and good character development. We have provided learning to over 10 million K-6 students over the years.

We have come together to create the world’s largest and most impactful global learning community for kids and their families. We help kids make the world a better place by becoming better themselves.

Stephanie Schlegel

Heroic Parent National Manager

I am proud to serve as the Heroic Parent National Manager. I am an experienced special educator who has worked with a variety of individuals, including those with mental health issues, students in foster care, and various special learning needs. Outside of work, I am a devoted wife of twenty years and a proud mother of three wonderful children. I am passionate about empowering youth and helping them achieve their full potential.

Thomas Reed

Heroic Parent Manager

Thomas Reed graduated from The Ohio State University in 1985 and began a career in public education spanning four decades. He earned his MS in Education Administration from the University of Dayton and a Ph.D. From The Ohio State University where he was awarded the prestigious Fawcett Scholar Fellowship for distinguished scholarship. Dr. Reed completed post-doctoral studies at the Center for Education Policy and Research at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education.

A former classroom teacher, principal, central office administrator, and district superintendent, Reed is widely recognized as a “Data Whisperer” for helping educators develop and apply data skills in service of better outcomes for children.

A lifelong resident of the Buckeye State, Dr. Reed resides in Dublin, Ohio with his wife Debbie.

James Portik

Onboarding Specialist and implementation Manager

Excited to share my educational journey of 17 years! As a General Education Teacher in Grades 1, 2, and 3, and later as a Technology Teacher in Grades K-5, I’ve had the privilege of molding young minds and fostering a love for learning. With a Masters in Educational Technology, I strive to incorporate innovative tools and techniques to enhance the educational experience for my students.Beyond the classroom, I’ve been serving as a High School Football Coach for 19 years, instilling discipline, teamwork, and a strong work ethic in my athletes both on and off the field. In my current role at Heroic Gameday, I’m proud to be an onboarding specialist and implementation manager, ensuring a seamless experience for our valued clients. Let’s connect and continue our journey of empowering students and educators alike!