Hello, I’m Martina! I founded Playwell in 2022 to better support families and young children with play-based learning, parenting guidance, and a like-minded, collaborative community to lean on.

Before Playwell I ran a nature preschool inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, taught future teachers about the importance of play, and founded a self-directed learning center. I love being in the company of children. I take the discovery of children’s interests seriously, and cherish the honest conversations, raw emotions, and earnest curiosity that children embody. My love of children led me to the field of early childhood education, but it was my respect for children that led me to the philosophies that define Playwell’s unique offerings and approach to learning and play. 

I also believe we can’t take good care of children if we don’t also take care of parents. Parents need balance. Parents need support. Parents need play! My goal is for Playwell to serve and inspire everyone from infants to adults for the benefit of the individual, the family, and our community.

My Own Family

We are a creative family. Lucian is a full-time sculptor, working on commissions and his own work in a home studio. Nico, our 5 year old, has intense passions and loves to learn all he can about whatever he is most interested in. First it was trains, then astronauts, outerspace, and rocketships. Now it's all things science. We feed his curiosity through books, art, play, and field trips. Leo joined us three days after Christmas, two weeks early, weighing just over 10 pounds! He brings a love of life, laughter, and storytelling every where he goes. He is our social butterfly. We spend our family time cooking, gardening, renovating our 1800s home, going on hikes, and exploring the many museums & old towns within an hour drive of us.