About me
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 schools, Payne gained enough experience points to level-up to a Program Manager position. Once attaining a Master’s Degree, Payne mastered his skills as a Playworker and is now working as a Program Director. In his spare time, you can find him defeating dragons in RoShamBo, casting protective spells at recess, and including everyone in his time-traveling adventures