February AmeriCorps Coach of the Month: Coach Drew

  1. Updates

Coach Drew brings his contagious positive energy to the playground every day at East Midvale Elementary.

He spreads high-fives far and wide and encourages his students to create fun, new, and inclusive rules for Playworks core games to make them their own. Coach Drew truly lights up the playground and every kid is excited to get the opportunity to play with him at recess every day!


Learn more about Coach Drew:

What is your favorite game/sport?

Disc golf.

How do you usually relax after a long day?

By playing disc golf, playing the guitar, or reading.

What is your guilty pleasure?

The TV show MASH.

Tell us two fun facts about yourself!

I was born in Hawaii on July 18th (7/18) at 7:18 a.m.

 

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