Meet Andrea Kimmel—Certified Instructor through the School of American Mah Jongg and proud enthusiast of tiles, tactics, and a really good table conversation. What started as a curiosity quickly turned into a full-fledged passion, and Andrea hasn’t looked back since.

She now teaches Mah Jongg throughout the Cleveland area, creating classes that are welcoming, easy to follow, and—most importantly—fun. Andrea has a knack for taking what can feel like an intimidating game and turning it into something approachable, helping players feel confident enough to jump in and actually enjoy it.

Andrea believes the best part of Mah Jongg isn’t just the winning hand—it’s the people around the table. She loves helping players move past the “I think I get it?” stage into real confidence, where the game starts to click and the fun really begins.

Whether she’s teaching, hosting, or finding a game wherever she goes, Andrea is always ready to shuffle up and play. For her, Mah Jongg is the perfect mix of challenge, connection, and joy—and a hobby that just keeps getting better.