About Playworks Wisconsin
All kids deserve the social, emotional, and physical benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.
Meet Playworks Wisconsin
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Wisconsin in 2012. Playworks Wisconsin serves low-income schools across the Greater Milwaukee metro area and southern Wisconsin through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Wisconsin through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.
Our Core Values
Meet Our People
June 3, 2022
PJ Dever ›
As Executive Director, PJ is responsible for leading and developing sustainable impact in Wisconsin and oversees two program managers, six site coordinators, and two Pro trainers that provide a range…
April 21, 2023
Samantha Kluever ›
Samantha, or Coach Sammi, is extremely excited to be joining the Playworks team as a Site Coordinator. Sammi went to University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee in Fall 2018. She graduated…
October 26, 2023
Faith Rae ›
Coach Faith, is a former dance instructor and coach who is so excited to join the Playworks team as a Site Coordinator. Faith graduated from the University of Wisconsin –…