Ms. Rouse is our Power Educator of the Month. She embodies healthy play with her students 100% of the time. Out at recess, you can find her playing every game with a smile and encouraging healthy play through positive language and lots of high-fives. You can also hear common Playworks lingo and positive group management strategies in her classroom. Watch an interview with Ms. Rouse.

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