Meet the Facilitators...
Rayo Adegoke is an author, educator, and storyteller with a deep passion for nurturing creativity and faith in kids. Born in Nigeria, and now living in Ontario, Canada, she brings a rich cross-cultural perspective to her work with children and families. With over a decade of experience writing for nonprofits, ministries, and purpose-driven brands—including Compassion Canada—Rayo has crafted devotionals, newsletters, and impactful stories that inspire both kids and adults.
As the author of a children’s book and co-facilitator of the Young Authors Club, she loves guiding children to find their voice through creative writing and drama. A longtime homeschooler and children’s ministry coordinator at Spirit of Life Christian Centre, Rayo brings warmth, imagination, and purpose into every space she leads.
She is married and a proud mom of a creative and curious daughter. When she’s not writing or teaching, you’ll find her drawing with her daughter, journaling by the window, or dreaming up new ways to make learning joyful, meaningful, and full of wonder.
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Amanda’s directing credits include In Seven Days (Grand Theatre, 2024), half n half (Piece of Mine Arts, 2022), Intergeneracial (Fiona Clarke’s Workshop Production, 2016), and Motherland (IFT Theatre, 2015). As an assistant director, she worked on The AMY Project’s Quiet Revolution (2016).
In 2024, Amanda served as wellness and voice coach for Matilda at The Grand Theatre High School Project and directed and dramaturged the Christmas presentation Coming Together at Impact Church. Amanda was part of bcurrent’s razin ensemble and completed the 2014 Obsidian Theatre Company’s Directing Apprentice Program. A participant in Diaspora Dialogues’ 2016 Emerging Playwright Program, she is currently developing her play Unknown Territory.Â
In addition to her artistic work, Amanda is training in Emotionally Integrated Voice Teacher Training with Fides Krucker and apprenticing with Paul de Jong as a voice coach. Born and raised in Mississauga, Ontario, Amanda values family, connection, and faith, and as a mother of two, she enjoys baking, nature walks, and sharing music and dance with her family.