Welcome Our New Marketing Coordinator

Alicia Zappala – Marketing Coordinator Alicia Zappala started her journey in the Arts after discovering her love for creation in High School. She attended Marywood University in PA and graduated in 2013 with her Bachelors of Fine Arts and a Minor in Art Education. After graduation, she moved back to Florida, and worked as an…

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April Volunteer Spotlight

Meet Tyler Libera Tyler is a senior at the University of South Florida (USF) and will graduate this coming May. Tyler will earn her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a minor in Nutrition. Tyler has been interning at GiGi’s Playhouse since January 2023. She is currently a Program Lead for Language Music N’…

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One Year Full of Cheer

One Year Full of Cheer ~ Tori Windon-Johnson This month GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa celebrated the one year anniversary of Tori Windon-Johnson, Program Coordinator. Tori is a dedicated and enthusiastic staff member whose passion of helping families is evident in everything she does. Tori has a background in Exceptionality Education, ranging from Down syndrome to giftedness.…

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Matching Passion to Purpose at GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa 

Ever since GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa was welcomed in the Tampa Bay area, I knew of their mission of acceptance for all. It became personal in 2016 when my best friend’s daughter, Sophia was born, and I wanted more than ever for acceptance to be universal.   As I started to write today, a Facebook memory appeared.…

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July Volunteer Spotlight

Meet Yan Ping Yan Ping joined GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa in 2019 as a parent. She quickly became involved in volunteering. She has helped with many programs and events and has recently become our Math Coordinator. Leading the Math Tutoring Program, Yan Ping is a huge asset to our playhouse family. Thank you, Yan Ping, for…

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1st Year of Amina Grace Speech and Language Program Recap

1st Year of Amina Grace Speech and Language Program Ends on a High Note The Amina Grace Speech and Language Program has provided GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa participants the opportunity to build on their existing communication skills with individualized therapy sessions. With the Amina Grace Speech and Language Program, GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa has been able to…

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June Volunteer Spotlight

Meet Yaneisy Yaneisy just recently joined GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa. She began as a volunteer to fulfill college hours and has since become very involved in leading programs and helping with other projects. Yaneisy jumped right in and hit the ground running by offering to lead several programs this summer while our regular program leaders are…

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April Volunteer Spotlight

Meet Michelle Michelle joined GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa this year as an intern. Michelle helps with many different projects around the playhouse including data entry, events, cleaning and administrative tasks. She always comes eager to learn and help, and always with a positive attitude. We are extremely fortunate to have Michelle as a member of our GiGi’s…

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May Volunteer Spotlight

Kyra joined GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa in the fall of 2019 and has continuously volunteered ever since. Kyra helps with many different projects and tasks around the playhouse and leads our Down to Dance Program. She is an amazing dancer, advocate and volunteer. Kyra has also recruited some of classmates to come and clean the playhouse…

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