Why Recess Matters: The Importance of Unstructured Play and How to Fight for It (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780897336840)

Catherine Ramstetter, PhD, is the coauthor of the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy on Recess and a school health consultant with Successful Healthy Children, assisting schools with wellness initiatives and recess implementation. In 2019, Cathy was recognized as a Fellow of the American School Health Association for her contributions to ASHA's work in communities across the country. Dr. Ramstetter is a founding member of the Global Recess Alliance, a group of scholars, researchers and educators from North America, the United Kingdom, and Australasia, that guides schools to rethink policies and practices for recess. Cathy's research has been published in the Journal of School Health as well as professional publications for educators. She has also presented her research at local, state, national and international conferences and delivered workshops and trainings for schools. She has been interviewed by USA Today, Time magazine, and ABCNews, as well as other radio and news outlets.