Playworks
Eileen Pedersen has extensive experience in program innovation and educational leadership, currently serving as the National Director of Special Projects at Playworks since April 2012. Previous roles include Program Consultant at Mindful Schools, Founder of Education Program Design at EP Consulting, and Director of Programs in New Mexico for Citizen Schools. Eileen led Yaxche School as Executive Director and previously as Dean of Students, demonstrating a strong commitment to educational advancement. Additional experience includes co-founding Acacia Community School and directing a distance learning program at Chamisa Mesa High School. Eileen began a career in international service as an Agriculture Extension Volunteer with the Peace Corps. Educational qualifications include a Master of Education in Secondary Social Science from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Denison University.
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At Playworks we believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. We are changing school climate by leveraging the power of safe, fun, and healthy play at school every day. We create a place for every kid on the playground to feel included, be active, and build valuable social and emotional skills. We partner with schools, districts, and after-school programs to provide a service or mix of services including on-site coaches, professional training for school staff who support recess, and consultative partnerships. Playworks’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play. Today, Playworks is the leading national nonprofit leveraging the power of play to transform children’s social and emotional health. Playworks currently serves more than 1,200 schools across the United States and reaches more than 700,000 students directly and through professional training services. http://2020.playworks.org/#play-movement