Peaceful Playgrounds Staff
Peaceful Playgrounds is the best selling recess program nationwide. We are currently in 9000 schools and have been the choice of school administrators for creating a colorful and peaceful recess environment for over 25+ years.
Our painted games and markings contribute to motor skill development, physical activity and engaged students playing peacefully. The Recess Kit has everything you need including: stencils, equipment, training, posters, forms, paint and paint machine and lots more for adding over 100 games and markings to your playground.
Students love the markings and games. Principals love the decrease in playground hassles and headaches. Parents love that children are learning to Play Nice.
Peaceful Playgrounds is a Woman Owned Small Business operating since 1998. Innovators and pioneers of stencil markings for Recess and Physical Education.
Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer Founder Peaceful Playgrounds, Inc.
#1 Problem in School Playgrounds Today
I invite you to view the overview video of the Peaceful Playgrounds Program. It shares what I learned and what you can do to improve your playground.
#1 Problem on School Playgrounds
Join us in bringing the Peaceful Playgrounds Program to your students. Then sit back and enjoy the benefits of active kids who are more focused. They are also more calm and ready to learn.
Here’s a little secret that I learned along the way: Healthier students make better learners.
President and Founder of Peaceful Playgrounds Inc.
Hi! You may know me by my social media name, the RECESS DOCTOR. I spent 29 years in public schools in California as a teacher, principal, and county office administrator.
I finished my doctoral work at U.C.L.A. I was a principal struggling with the discipline problems at recess. I soon learned that most schools face the same thing on their playground. Remembering that recess was MY favorite activity at school I set out to make it an enjoyable place for students.
What I discovered may surprise you. Through observation and research on the playground, I learned that most playground problems fall into 5 main areas. I call them the Peaceful Playgrounds Creed. These problems and my solutions make up the Peaceful Playgrounds Recess Program today.
Conflict Resolution
Rules
Equipment
Expectations
Designs.
Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer AKA “The Recess Doctor”
Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer- Past President and Founder of Peaceful Playgrounds, Inc.
Zia Bossenmeyer
Vice President
Zia has been with Peaceful Playgrounds since 2007. Zia has a degree in Film, TV and New Media from SDSU. She has worked on TV, national commercials, Educational TV productions and the short film industry in a variety of roles including producing, set design, production assistant, producer’s assistant roles between 2000-2007.
Her expertise in video production, filming, editing has been invaluable in the production and development of the Peaceful Playgrounds You Tube Channel. She was producer of How to Have a Peaceful Playgrounds Video and on Peaceful Playgrounds Instructional Games Videos.
She assisted in the delivery and development of a number of the webinars like the How to Have a Peaceful Playgrounds Webinar, the Peaceful Playgrounds Product Questions and Answers Video. She developed the Peaceful Playgrounds Promo Video and Fundamental Product Promo Videos.
She also produced the very popular and highly viewed One Minute Video Series.
Carrie Flint
Master Trainer
Carrie has worked for Peaceful Playgrounds for the last 17 years. She coordinates onsite training and also conducts Peaceful Playgrounds Webinars.
Carrie was an elementary and adapted physical education teacher. She draws on her own unique teaching experience, she shares teaching strategies, creative lessons, and shares her own music.
Her expertise is not just on quality physical education but how to help non-physical educators (classroom teachers) teach lessons that are “doable”. Carrie’s passion and enthusiasm are contagious for she is an experienced speaker and presenter.
She has given well over 500 trainings and presentations on physical education in local, statewide, and national settings including 3 National SHAPE Conferences (NC, Minneapolis, & Boston)
Carrie also presents for the Bureau of Education Research on “101 Strategies to Strengthen You Physical Education Program” She has written a book with all her helpful tips and travels all over the country sharing her passion.
Israel Collazo
Website Manager and IT Support
Israel is a web designer and programmer with 17 years experience and has been a trusted advisor for as long with Peaceful Playgrounds. We value the long term relationship through the growth and many iterations of company rebranding.
Abraham Guerra –
Warehouse Manager & Graphic Designer
Abraham is a graduate of Pittsburg State University in digital media and graphics. He has won multiple awards for multimedia and photography and are pleased to welcome him to the team. Abraham is the dynamic force behind our office operations and warehouse management. With his unparalleled dedication and unwavering work ethic, Abraham seamlessly bridges the gap between administrative tasks and warehouse logistics, ensuring the smooth functioning of our business at every level. Beyond the confines of the office, Abraham transitions seamlessly into his role as our warehouse manager. Here, his leadership skills and hands-on approach come to the forefront as he supervises inventory management, coordinates shipping and receiving, and optimizes warehouse workflows for maximum efficiency. Under his guidance, our warehouse operates like a well-oiled machine, with every product accounted for and every order fulfilled promptly.
