Coach Chris is our resident artist. While participating in AmeriCorps service projects Chris adds his own creative flare to playgrounds by painting and designing positive images and color schemes. Chris also adorns the hallways of his school with amazing displays of playful art.
Thursday’s Coach of the Day: Coach Chris!!
- In honor of celebrating AmeriCorps week we are highlighting our champions of service!
- March 12, 2015

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