Ms. Pfeifer, a new teacher with a background in school counseling, brought a deep commitment to social-emotional learning to her classroom.
Through her partnership with Coach Isaiah, she embraced the Playworks approach and saw the ways play could reinforce leadership, conflict resolution, and confidence among her students.
Together, she and Isaiah worked to nurture students, guiding them to discover their strengths and build connections with their peers.
Ms. Pfeifer witnessed firsthand how Isaiah’s mentorship helped her students feel seen and valued, creating a stronger and more supportive classroom environment. Read more about one of Ms. Pfeifer’s students, Angel
“He has an ability to see things in students, even when they may not see it in themselves. He can see their strengths and areas of need and build them up,” shared Ms. Pfeifer.
Ms. Pfeifer is just one of many stories of Coach Isaiah’s impact, and one of thousands from communities across the country that embrace play and Playworks. Explore more of Isaiah’s impact