Coach Jennifer is an all-star coach that has high energy and pizzazz! She encourages play and continuously seeks out and creates new games to be played in difficult small spaces with her students. Witnessing her sing a cheer is like being a part of an onstage production of a musical. Currently she is going above and beyond to develop an Active All-Star 3k walk for her Community Engagement Initiative that will promote living a healthy and active lifestyle to all of her University Yes Academy students, staff, and parents.
Monday’s Coach of the Day: Coach Jennifer
September 11, 2026
Case Study: School Culture is Built on the Playground ›
How Farmington Public Schools and Playworks Michigan used playground data and hands-on training to reduce conflict, build staff confidence, and strengthen school culture from the ground up. Was the ball…
January 28, 2026
Six Signs of a Joyful Playground ›
Spotting joy on the playground is not always obvious at first glance. Sometimes it shows up in small, meaningful moments, the kind that assure you kids feel safe, connected, and…
September 30, 2025
6 Game Tips for a Strong Start to the School Year ›
We are wrapping up our back-to-school blog series with some tips to help kick off the year with play! The first few weeks of school have a huge impact on…