{"id":4692,"date":"2020-10-29T14:14:09","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T18:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/?p=4692"},"modified":"2020-10-30T11:21:27","modified_gmt":"2020-10-30T15:21:27","slug":"playworks-americorps-coach-of-the-month-coach-jonah-williams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/2020\/10\/29\/playworks-americorps-coach-of-the-month-coach-jonah-williams\/","title":{"rendered":"Playworks Coach of the Month: Coach Jonah Williams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Playworks New England is happy to present Coach Jonah Williams as the \u2018Coach of the Month\u2019 for October! Coach Jonah is a second year Site Coordinator and has been with Playworks since starting as an AmeriCorps Coach in 2017. Coach Jonah is serving currently at the William E. Russell School in Dorchester, the Michael J. Perkins School in South Boston, the Kilmer K-8 School in West Roxbury, and the O\u2019Donnell Elementary School in East Boston.<\/p>\n<p>Since his time as a Coach, Jonah has been an important staple to Playworks programming. This year, Playworks programming looks a bit different as he utilizes platforms like Zoom to engage with students and educators.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCoach Jonah has stepped up in a big way this year,\u201d remarks Associate Program Director Morgan Redman. \u201cAs a Site Coordinator in the virtual learning world, it has been incredibly difficult to balance and navigate the needs of four different schools. However, Coach Jonah has tackled this challenge with enthusiasm and optimism. His energy and positivity are infectious, and I know his school communities feel the same!&#8221;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4693 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2020\/10\/JONAH-260x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2020\/10\/JONAH-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2020\/10\/JONAH-415x480.jpg 415w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2020\/10\/JONAH-288x333.jpg 288w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2020\/10\/JONAH.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>When asked what motivates him, Coach Jonah responded, \u201cWhen I started at Playworks, I was a Coach and saw the impact Playworks has in a school community. I wanted to spread Playworks\u2019 mission to more students and staff members. It\u2019s been really awesome to spread play and a sense of joy to so many students in Boston.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As a Site Coordinator, Coach Jonah has found the opportunity to form relationships with students from multiple schools to be the most exciting part. \u201cThe number of relationships you get to form as a Site Coordinator is really rewarding.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coach Jonah also expanded on some of the obstacles of the upcoming school year and ways his programming will have to adapt. \u201cWhat is most challenging this year is establishing myself as part of the school community,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2018m not physically in any school buildings, so learning about the school culture and getting to know the staff is difficult.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His programming also varies a bit by school this year. Some schools have Class Game Time (CGT) for each class, while others have virtual recess for each grade level. \u201cA benefit of\u00a0 this virtual setting\u00a0 is it is more flexible and easier to fit in more programming,\u201d Coach Jonah highlights. \u201cIn any given week, I am able to work with all my schools.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the changes in this new virtual climate,\u00a0 Coach Jonah\u2019s spirits are still high. \u201cI am most excited for the Junior Coach program to get started. I want to work with smaller groups of students and find new and exciting ways to engage the Junior Coaches in this virtual setting,\u201d he explains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coach Jonah joins many other Playworkers in helping to provide innovative programs to students in the New England area. 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