Crystal Massenburg is Playworks Durham’s February Coach of the Month. Crystal is a first year coach at Merrick-Moore Elementary School. Crystal’s always enthusiastic personality, ability to bring a ton of energy to…
https://www.playworks.org/southeast/2013/02/22/february-2013-coach-of-the-month/
A thoughtful Q&A with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Jane Lowe
https://www.playworks.org/news/better-physical-and-emotional-health-equals-better-learning/
A 5th grade student had Brittle Bone Disease, a rare condition where his bones are fragile and prone to fracture. In his four years at the elementary school, he had…
https://www.playworks.org/illinois/2024/09/20/adapting-play-for-varying-abilities/
A 5th grade student had Brittle Bone Disease, a rare condition where his bones are fragile and prone to fracture. In his four years at the elementary school, he had…
https://www.playworks.org/colorado/2024/09/20/adapting-play-for-varying-abilities/
Junior Coach K at Westgate Elementary used to be afraid of socializing. Becoming a Playworks Junior Coach changed that. Playing at recess doesn’t come easy for every kid. Some kids…
Current Role: Senior Manager of Experiences at IfOnly Who is Catherine Herzog? I’m a native to Southern California and have chased sunshine and adventure since I was a kid. I…
https://www.playworks.org/story-of-play/alumni-spotlight-catherine-herzog/
High quality recess contributes to the executive function, emotional self-control, resilience, and positive classroom behavior in elementary school children. Citation: Massey WV, Thalken J, Szarabajko A, Neilson L, Geldhof, J.…
Our Playworks AmeriCorps coaches make a positive impact every day at each of the schools we serve in Southern California. Coaches transform schools, engage communities, and inspire youth leaders. During…
https://www.playworks.org/story-of-play/americorps-coach-inspires-youth-leaders/
Our Playworks AmeriCorps coaches make a positive impact every day at each of the schools we serve in Southern California. Coaches transform schools, engage communities, and inspire youth leaders. During…
https://www.playworks.org/southern-california/2018/03/05/americorps-coach-inspires-youth-leaders/
