About

Dr. Charlene Woodham Brickman is a career educator with experience as a teacher, Title I facilitator, technology coordinator, assistant principal, school improvement specialist, and college instructor. Teaching in private and public schools and most places in between has provided her with a wide array of experiences. At the beginning of this journey, she believed that play was a necessary part of childhood, but in her career, she has watched the practice of play erode for both children and adults, alike. 

Dr. Brickman’s research centers on recess policy and the beliefs/perceptions of those asked to implement these policies.  Now, more than ever, children need breaks to socialize and burn off energy and simply have unstructured time.  In this way, we are protecting their mental health and allowing them the privileges of childhood.

Dr. Brickman serves on several local boards:

Athens-Clarke County Library in Athens, Georgia

Regional Board

ECE