Congratulations to Kelli Simpson, Our Staff Member of the Month!

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We are proud to announce that our fabulous Staff Member of the Month is Kelli Simpson of Balsz Elementary! Kelli is always going above and beyond the call of duty working as a Reading Instructor and as the Playworks Recess Coach.

Kelli works hard to get to know every student by first and last name and to learn fun facts about them. She supports her Junior Coach squad daily, attends our after school trainings each month, and even reaches out to share celebrations like Junior Coach birthdays. Kelli truly embodies the spirit of Playworks and we could not do it without her! Double highfive!

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