{"id":6300,"date":"2023-03-16T16:27:04","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T20:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/?p=6300"},"modified":"2025-03-18T18:49:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T22:49:52","slug":"celebrating-our-americorps-members-during-americorps-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/2023\/03\/16\/celebrating-our-americorps-members-during-americorps-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating our AmeriCorps Members during AmeriCorps Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week is AmeriCorps Week, and we want to take a moment to highlight all of our awesome AmeriCorps Coaches serving in Boston Public Schools every single day.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Keep reading to hear the wonderful (and hilarious) things that their students have to say about what makes them great<\/p>\n

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Coach T, Hurley K-8 School<\/strong>
\n\u201cMy favorite thing about Coach T is that he\u2019s nice. I like when he gives us feathers, and when he says \u2018good job, nice try\u2019 then gives us a high five.\u201d -Kimberly, 2nd grade<\/p>\n

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Coach Savvy, Grew Elementary School<\/strong>
\n\u201cMy favorite thing about Coach Savvy is that she shows us how to play so many new fun games!\u201d -Rohan, 4th grade<\/p>\n

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Coach Josh, Rafael Hernandez School<\/strong>
\n\u201cMy favorite thing about Coach Josh is that he\u2019s always very energetic and he runs around and plays with us. I wish we could have Class Game Time with him every day!\u201d -Tatiana, 6th grade<\/p>\n

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Coach Stizz, Murphy K-8 School<\/strong>
\n\u201cMy favorite thing about Coach Stizz is that he\u2019s really funny and makes everyone feel comfortable.\u201d -Abigail, 5th grade<\/p>\n

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Coach El, Paul A. Dever School<\/strong>
\n\u201cMy favorite thing about Coach El is that she teaches us fun games and makes Junior Coaching really interesting!\u201d -Layla, 4th grade<\/p>\n

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Coach Brady, Sumner School<\/strong>
\n“He’s a lot of fun and always teaches us cool stuff during Junior Coach training… and his name sounds like Tom Brady.” -Kasheem, 4th grade<\/p>\n

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Coach Sam, Thomas J. Kenny School<\/strong>
\n\u201cMy favorite thing about Coach Sam is that he\u2019s very kind and he\u2019s a really good basketball player!\u201d -Kayden, 4th grade<\/p>\n

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Coach K, Orchard Gardens School<\/strong>
\n\u201cMy favorite thing about Coach K is that he\u2019s nice, he\u2019s fun to play with and he taught me how to play kickball. I was just okay at it before but I love to play it now, and I\u2019ve gotten a lot better.\u201d -Soriyah, 5th grade<\/p>\n

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Coach Q, Condon Elementary School<\/strong>
\n\u201cMy favorite thing about Coach Q is that he\u2019s fun, he cares about us, and he always makes sure we\u2019re doing okay.\u201d -Josmeiry, 4th grade<\/p>\n

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Coach Becca, Mather Elementary School<\/strong>
\n“My favorite thing about Coach Becca is that she’s so nice to us, she’s so fun, and she always lets us play with hula hoops!” -Jovanna, Kindergarten<\/p>\n

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Coach Mase, Thomas Edison School<\/strong>
\n“When Coach Mase shows up, he shows out! The kids always mention how he makes all the games fair and fun, and he has a special way of making all the students feel seen.” -Deanna, Playworks Program Manager<\/p>\n

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Coach Jorie, Josiah Quincy School<\/strong>
\n\u201cMy favorite thing about Coach Jorie is that she\u2019s so nice and kind and fun. Playing Silent Ball with her is the best!\u201d -Jenny, 2nd grade<\/p>\n

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Coach Valdo, McKay Elementary School<\/strong>
\n\u201cMy favorite thing about Coach Valdo is that he always comes up with really creative games, and he cares a lot about our safety!\u201d -Sofia, 4th grade<\/p>\n

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