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Finally, last year I worked at an elementary school in Illinios as a special education aide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PM: <\/strong>What drew you to being a coach with Playworks?&nbsp;<br \/><strong>CM: <\/strong>I love working with kids and making a positive impact on their lives. The games are an added bonus because I&#39;ve been involved with sports my whole life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PM: <\/strong>What are some highlights of your first month as a Playworks Coach?<br \/><strong>CM: <\/strong>Helping out with the school dance, working with my Junior Coaches, assisting with my schools volleyball team and having my own after school program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PM: <\/strong>Could you outline your super-creative approach to your after school program (ASP)?&nbsp;<br \/><strong>CM: <\/strong>In college I was a foreign language major and was lucky enough to have studied and travel abroad. While traveling I saw the importance of learning about other cultures and traditions. 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