About Playworks Utah
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 Utah
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Utah in 2011. Playworks Utah serves low-income schools across Salt Lake and Davis Counties through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Utah through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.
Our Core Values
Meet Our People
September 28, 2022
Mariana Sine ›
Prior to Playworks, Mariana had been working with children for 6 years and loved every moment. She is excited to be a part of something that will really make a difference in not only the children’s lives but hers as…
May 1, 2023
Eric Payne ›
Eric Payne (aka Payne) began his Playworks quest in 2014 as an AmeriCorps Coach. His background in early childhood development fit perfectly with the way Playworks supports children’s social and emotional growth. After five years of providing direct service to…
August 23, 2022
Savannah O’Sickey ›
Savannah is a Site Coordinator at Playworks Utah. Before moving to Utah, Savannah lived in Washington, DC for six years and was a 4th Grade Reading and Social Studies teacher at a DC public school. During her free time, you…