Updates

Playworks Indiana recognizes Staycie Lievens, kindergarten teacher and recess coach at New Augusta South, as its January Teacher of the Month. Why was this teacher nominated? Site Coordinator Abby nominated Miss Lievens and her kindergarten team from New Augusta South for their amazing job at making sure that all students are active at recess. You can catch Miss Lievens…

Playworks Indiana recognizes Rosa Vazquez, social-emotional learning teacher and Junior Coach lead at Arlington Woods, as its December Teacher of the Month. Why was this teacher nominated? Playworks Site Coordinator Abby nominated Ms. Vazquez for her diligent work to form a strong and capable Junior Coach team to lead recess changes at Arlington Woods. How does this teacher…

Playworks Indiana recognizes Chantal Rawlins, Spanish teacher and K-3 recess aid at CFI 70, as its November Teacher of the Month. Why was this teacher nominated? Coach Care nominated Ms. Rawlins for her positive, engaging presence while working with students. She is present at kindergarten through third grade recess periods. At each recess period, she joins in and…

Playworks, the Pacers, and Fever team up to support Indiana youth [Indianapolis, IN]—November 1, 2017—From funds raised through the Fever Cares Bowling Tournament, the Pacers Foundation has provided a grant to fund Playworks Indiana’s Real Players Don’t Bully social media and outreach campaign.  This two month long digitally driven campaign leverages celebrity influencers and community…

When students at Lew Wallace, IPS 107 get ready to rock recess every day, they turn to Playworks Indiana Coach Al to get them moving. Driven by his desire to work with kids and create an environment in which they can feel successful, Al made the move from Chicago to join the Playworks team in the…

A graduate of Carmel, Indiana schools, Coach Carolyn "Care" loves working in her hometown school district. Driven by her love of the outdoors and her desire to get all kids moving and outside every day to improve their well-being, Coach Care found Playworks to be a natural fit. "I wanted to work for Playworks because I want…

Happy AmeriCorps Week!  A big whoosp clap to all of Playworks Indiana coaches for all that they do!

Coach Clifton Jackson, “Coach J,” is the engine that drives recess powered by Playworks at the Kindezi Academy, formerly Joyce Kilmer IPS #69. Coach J joined the Playworks Indiana team in the fall of 2016 and is making change happen one recess at a time. Raised in central Indiana, Coach J understands what makes our community…