About Playworks Wisconsin
All kids deserve the social, emotional, and physical benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.
Meet Playworks Wisconsin
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Wisconsin in 2012. Playworks Wisconsin serves low-income schools across the Greater Milwaukee metro area and southern Wisconsin through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Wisconsin through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.
Our Mission
Playworks’ mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.
Our Vision
Playworks’ vision is that one day every child in America will have access to safe, fun, healthy play every day.
Meet Our People
March 6, 2025
Porscha Nation-Webb ›
Porscha Nation-Webb joined Playworks Wisconsin as a Site Coordinator in the fall of 2024. Porscha brings two years as a recess coach, 10 years as an educational assistant, and five…
August 2, 2022
Courtney Gonnering ›
As a Regional Partnerships Manager, Courtney works with schools across the state to consult and create a positive recess and school climate. She is passionate about youth development, play, and…
March 7, 2025
Henry Metz ›
Coach Henry jointed Playworks Wisconsin in the fall of 2024. Henry graduated from St. Norbert College where he studied Communications, with a minor in Leadership and Spanish, which perfectly transfers…