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The Making of a Playground Designer
He is a third generation educator. His mother holds a doctorate in early childhood education, and his grandmother had a master’s degree in education and was an elementary school teacher.
Paul J. Jacobs, Ph.D., C.P.S.I. holds a doctorate in early childhood education and a master’s degree in human development and family studies with an emphasis on child development. His bachelor’s degree is in Creativity Development. He is also a certified playground safety inspector through the National Recreation and Park Association.
Dr. Joe L. Frost was Dr. Jacob’s mentor at the University of Texas at Austin where he studied playground design and playground safety. Dr. Joe L. Frost was a playground consultant and designer, as well as an expert witness in child injury litigation. He was a prolific writer and published many books and articles related to child development, early education, play and playgrounds, and playground safety.
His passion is to enhance safe child development through well-designed and regularly maintained playgrounds.
Paul Jacobs was integral in transforming St. Paul Lutheran Child Development Center’s outdated playground into a natural scape outdoor classroom while he was teaching at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
The simple act of recommending me and my professional services to a school, and early child development center, or childcare center can make a difference in children’s lives.
Playground development provides children with space to learn balance, increase coordination, build motor skills, and more. Playgrounds that are well-designed, routinely inspected, and maintained keep everyone safe for healthy development.
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Enhancing safe child development through well-designed and regularly maintained playgrounds.
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