National Recreation and Park Association
Sara L. Kreiss is the Founder and President of Spaces For Play, Inc., a design-to-build playground company specializing in project management for outdoor play environments at public parks, military bases, and elementary schools, primarily serving early childhood centers. Sara holds multiple certifications, including Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) and Certified Early Childhood & School Outdoor Play Inspector (NPPS), which focus on identifying and mitigating hazards in public playgrounds and outdoor play environments. Prior experience includes serving as a Lab School Lead Teacher at Concordia University Chicago, where Sara taught early childhood education and incorporated various educational philosophies. Sara also owned and directed the Discovery Learning Center, the first child care center in Jo Davies County, Illinois. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree and a Bachelor's degree from Concordia University Chicago.
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National Recreation and Park Association
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. NRPA advances this vision by investing in and championing the work of park and recreation professionals as a catalyst for positive change in service of equity, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being. NRPA’s network of more than 60,000 park and recreation professionals and advocates represents public spaces in urban communities, rural settings and everything in between. NRPA champions and supports the field of parks and recreation through professional development, advocacy, grants and programs, research, publications and more.