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.
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Meet Our People
February 17, 2023
Abigail Sieman ›
Abbey joined the Playworks Indiana team in September of 2021 as the Engagement Specialist after recently graduating from Indiana University with a degree in Political Science and International Studies. It…
October 31, 2023
Charlene Hecht ›
Coach Charlene is so excited to be a part of the Playworks team as a Site Coordinator! Charlene recently graduated from UW-Oshkosh in Spring of 2023 with a Bachelor’s in…
September 22, 2017
Jena Barjenbruch ›
As Program Manager, Jena leads and empowers educators at multiple schools throughout four school districts to independently provide safe and healthy play for their students and ultimately transform overall school…