Learning Through Play for All Ages: Joyful Reflections from the Field

April 16, 12:00 pm ET

Join us for a delightfully playful panel discussion on the importance of playful learning in the positive development of young people and adults in a variety of settings. This session will highlight the important role playful learning takes in supporting multilingual learners, classroom culture and older adults.

Moderated by Amanda Charles, program officer at The William Penn Foundation and James Doyle, program officer at The Grable Foundation, this session will also serve as the kickoff to the Playful Learning Impact Group for Grantmakers for Education members interested in learning more about this innovative work.

Playful learning seeks to augment learning that takes place in schools by transforming cities, public spaces and everyday places such as bus stops, supermarkets and parks into fun, engaging and interactive learning opportunities for children and families. Playful learning advances children, youth and adult learning and development while also promoting community-led change.

This event is exclusive to Grantmakers for Education members.

There is no cost to attend this Grantmakers for Education program. Registration closes 15 minutes prior to the program time. By registering for this program, you agree to our Learning Environment Commitment. Thank you for your patience; we review each registration in advance.

About the Speakers

Amanda Charles
Program Officer, Children and Families
William Penn Foundation

Amanda Charles manages grantmaking under the Children and Families program related to advancing our Out-of-School Learning and Caregiver Supports objectives.

Previously, Amanda worked as a child care specialist with the Arlington County Government in Virginia, balancing caseload management of child care facilities while working collaboratively to improve program quality.

Amanda holds a master’s degree in education from the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree in education from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, where she majored in elementary and special education. When she’s not at work, Amanda enjoys walking her dog on local trails, visiting the Free Library of Philadelphia and exploring the Philadelphia food scene.

James Doyle
Program Officer
The Grable Foundation

James Doyle is a program officer at the Grable Foundation. Previously, James served as the chief operating officer of the Environmental Charter School and the executive director of Higher Achievement Pittsburgh, and the coordinator of out-of-school time for Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS).

Also featuring:

• Justin Foranzo, Executive Director, Open Field
• Irv Katz, Senior Fellow Emeritus, Generations United
• Asia Mason, Principal, Pittsburgh Minadeo School