Testimonial Category: Teachers and School Staff

January 30, 2026

Kelsey GoodeSupport Staff, Aloha-Huber Park SchoolOregon

“Playworks has helped us collaborate to increase teacher capacity” ›

As a support staff, Playworks has helped us collaborate with other educational assistants and recess staff to increase teacher capacity around supporting students during recess.

January 30, 2026

Courtney MutschlerTeacher, Shaver Elementary SchoolOregon

“Students AND staff have learned and engaged with problem solving skills” ›

I have seen major changes in peer relations during play since partnering with Playworks. Students AND staff have learned and engaged with problem solving skills, as well as how to…

January 30, 2026

Isaac TafoyaSchool Support Staff, Ashley Elementary SchoolColorado

“Interact more with their peers” ›

It’s great at getting kids who are otherwise unengaged or not being active to find something to do and to interact more with their peers.

January 30, 2026

Savannah Pullen School Support Staff, Park Lane Elementary School

“I love Playworks in a school!” ›

Playworks in a school has a huge impact on the kids and all adults that are outside. It gets everyone involved in a good way that connects everyone for fun…

September 25, 2017

Teacher, Horn Elementary SchoolHouston, Texas

“Students are working better together” ›

Students are working better together both in the classroom and outside. They are able to resolve most problems on their own.  

September 25, 2017

Teacher , Malley Drive ElementaryDenver, Colorado

“Common problem-solving expectations and skills” ›

We have built on our common language and common problem-solving expectations and skills. The atmosphere on the playground has dramatically improved. Kids are excited to go out and play their favorite…

September 25, 2017

Teacher, American Indian Magnet Elementary SchoolSt. Paul, Minnesota

” A sense of community and teamwork” ›

Playworks has given each classroom a sense of community and teamwork. It gives the students healthy competition and the ability to handle success and defeat in a respectful way.  

September 25, 2017

Brenda Derrick P.E. InstructorDurham, North Carolina

“One of the best ways to get students active” ›

I have 30 years of teaching Physical Education under my belt and have attended many conferences, but I have to say, Playworks is one of the best ways to get…

September 25, 2017

Kathryn Malý EducatorSeattle, Washington

“The resources to make incremental changes” ›

[Playworks Trainers] empower everyone with the vision and the resources to make incremental changes that begin to positively impact not just the recess culture, but the entire learning culture of…