Podcasts about early childhood leadership

Today on the podcast, my guest is Shela Mobarak. Shela is passionate about high-quality early learning for everyone. She has a wide array of experiences, from corporate HR to faith-based weekday leadership, and she is the founder of Be The Seed of Change, a consulting and professional development organization based in Plano, Texas. She is known for her passion for the early childhood profession and collaborates with a variety of teams at all levels. Shela has a Masters degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution and is working on a PhD in Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy. She is well-researched in infant/toddler development and believes that high-quality care in the early years is paramount for a healthier, more well-rounded society as a whole! Our topic today is the importance of intentional and developmentally appropriate support for the physical development of infants and toddlers. We know educators play a crucial role in fostering the development of infants and toddlers in their classes, and we hope this episode will help you feel well-equipped to make the most impact in these critical years. We will talk through how you can encourage physical development that encompasses gross motor, fine motor, and health/well-being skills that align with research-based developmental milestones. Together we will share how environments for infants and toddlers should encourage exploration, movement, and sensory experiences and how you can partner with families to support the whole child.  Overall, Infant and Toddler teachers, we want you to know your work MATTERS! After this episode, we hope you learn or are reminded that the ways you interact with young children, the care and nurture you show, and the intentionality you use in planning and creating experiences for these tiny disciples, are the foundation of all other learning.  It's a huge responsibility and also the best privilege!    Additional Resources:  Instagram: @BeSeedChange Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeSeedChange/ Links we mentioned in the conversation: The link to the Texas Infant-Toddler Specialist Network is Texas ITSN – Texas Infant-Toddler Specialist Network Links to brain-building activities for young children - https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/brainbuildingthroughplay/ As always, we would love to connect with you on Instagram and on Facebook   

Tune in to learn more about 30 days of play and our interview with Jenny Edwards, the Capital Region Early Childhood Leadership Initiative panel discussion, overdose prevention in childcare programs, TORO book launch party, IT Child, upcoming trainings, mindful moments with Kim Polstein, some awesome bright ideas and more! 30 Days of PlayInterview with Jenny EdwardsCapital Region Early Childhood Leadership Initiative Panel DiscussionNYS's Overdose Prevention LetterTORO Book Launch PartyIT ChildUpcoming TrainingsBright Ideas--Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

TAMERA FAIROne day Tamera wanted to make God laugh so , she told him her life plan. The plan was to leave a legacy as an advocate and educator of children. For over twenty years, she served as CEO to a chain of successful child care facilities in the Chicagoland area. Her degrees in English from Fisk University and graduate degree from National Louis University in Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy, reflect her preparation for her plan. God responded to her, “Im not through with you.” “Get ready, things are about to change.” Never in a million years did she think she would be in film, theater , or radio as anything other than a ticket holder.Moses BlueDon't let a day pass you by without filling in the ____ (blank). The blank is your why. Every day, there is a question that needs to be answered. Recognizing his potential, Moses Blue went on an adventure to uncover the blank or the why of his existence. From foster care to the struggles of life, Moses Blue never quite understood how God was aligning the pieces; he only saw the present moments. All he knew was that he had a speech impediment and that his life, so he thought, would be different, perhaps even quieter than he imagined.

TAMERA FAIROne day Tamera wanted to make God laugh so , she told him her life plan. The plan was to leave a legacy as an advocate and educator of children. For over twenty years, she served as CEO to a chain of successful child care facilities in the Chicagoland area. Her degrees in English from Fisk University and graduate degree from National Louis University in Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy, reflect her preparation for her plan. God responded to her, “Im not through with you.” “Get ready, things are about to change.” Never in a million years did she think she would be in film, theater , or radio as anything other than a ticket holder.Moses BlueDon't let a day pass you by without filling in the ____ (blank). The blank is your why. Every day, there is a question that needs to be answered. Recognizing his potential, Moses Blue went on an adventure to uncover the blank or the why of his existence. From foster care to the struggles of life, Moses Blue never quite understood how God was aligning the pieces; he only saw the present moments. All he knew was that he had a speech impediment and that his life, so he thought, would be different, perhaps even quieter than he imagined.

We talked with President and CEO of Illinois Action for Children, April Janney, on the new Maria Whelan Leadership Institute and Early Childhood Emerging Leaders Fellowship launching this summer. This new fellowship builds leadership capacity at the mid-career level, which is key in nurturing and increasing the pool of new and diverse leaders in the field. Together with this new initiative and our programs at Erikson Institute that focus on established leaders, the pipeline of early childhood leaders and people of color at decision-making tables will grow in numbers.Learn more about the fellowship: https://bit.ly/3tkdMkT

Lauren has an in-depth conversation with Catherine Dennis, early childhood specialist, adjunct faculty, and Mom to seven kiddos.Catherine explains how she came to better understand the effects of trauma in children, and in what ways it changed her approach to working with children and adults. Teaching emotional regulation skills at a young age gives kids tools for adulthood. Catherine explains her own experience in truly learning emotional regulation skills.  “I wasn't ready to hear this, until I was ready to hear it.”Items mentioned in this episode:5 Frame (or 10 Frame) is a math activity used to teach counting. CLASS - Classroom Assessment Scoring System in Head StartACEs - Adverse Childhood ExperiencesBook recommendations:The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.Help for Billy, by Heather T. Forbes, LCSWThe Behavior Hub blog posts mentioned in this interview:Thinking Brain: The Wise OwlEmotional Brain: The Barking DogGuest Bio:Catherine Dennis is an Early Childhood Specialist for the Office of Head Start (OHS) Training and Technical Assistance (TTA), Region X, located in Walla Walla, WA. She provides professional level expertise in trauma-informed practice, Challenging Behaviors, Practice Based Coaching, School Readiness, Transitions, Reflective Supervision, Implementation Science, Dual Language Learners and Family Engagement. Catherine holds a BS in Elementary Education, a MS in Early Childhood Leadership, Administration and Management and an EdS in Educational Leadership.  She is a current doctoral student in Special Ed and Early Childhood. Her passion is trauma-informed practice because she sees how this supports positive child outcomes and long-term success for children and families. She is a former Director, Education Manager, Teacher and is a current adjunct faculty member in the ECE department. Her best job is a mom of seven and Gigi to two. She is a former foster parent and adoptive parent. You can also find Catherine on LinkedIn. Try at home tip: Implement a self “check-in”. Take your emotional temperature on a regular basis and work to bring yourself back into balance.  Questions? Let us answer it in a future episode! Email to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list to find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blog Struggling with behaviors? Not sure where to begin? Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

As a Denver native, Kim Desmond was raised in the Five Points neighborhood in Denver, Colorado where she graduated from Manual High School. Kim has over 15 years of experience in the non-profit and government sector within the field of diversity, inclusion, racial equity work, and early childhood development. Kim holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor’s in Sociology from Fort Hays State University, Master’s in Community Counseling from Fort Hays State University, Master’s in Education Administration and Policy Studies from the University of Denver, and an Early Childhood Leadership certification from the University of Denver. She is currently the Director within the Mayor’s Office of Social Equity and Innovation, charged with operationalizing racial equity into local government programs, processes and policies by eliminating systemic racism. The key function of this office includes: Policy and Operations: Improve policy, service delivery and equitable distribution of resources to ensure that priorities of equity are integrated in key programs, practice and processes. Implementation: Support a variety of equity and inclusion initiatives by applying tools and training to normalize social justice practices across all city departments. Learning and Development: Create a culturally responsive learning and development platform for all city departments to enhance the skills needed to address racial disparities. She serves on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Health Equity Commission, Denver Public Schools Bond Oversight Committee, and Women’s Foundation of Colorado’s board as a trustee.Follow the podcast on Instagram! https://instagram.com/resilienceandresistancepodcast?igshid=w1za86oy55u6Music: Inte-Gritty by Bianca MikahnArt: Maite Nazario | http://www.maitenazario.comPodcast Producer: Julius Hinton | https://www.theplug-agency.com/Learn more about Marisol & EMDR Therapy www.marisolerlacher.com

Gina Sherwood: Early Childhood Leadership (no. 21)

Susan MacDonald: Early Childhood Leadership (no. 11)

Susan MacDonald: Early Childhood Leadership (no. 11)

Kathy Lee: Early Childhood Leadership (no. 15)

Gina Sherwood: Early Childhood Leadership (no. 21)

Kathy Lee: Early Childhood Leadership (no. 15)

I am thrilled to bring you Holly Elissa Bruno on today’s episode. She has a huge heart and has seven decades of wisdom to bring to you in times of change. She is an expert in legal issues as a “recovering attorney,” and has great advice on how to run a business with clear policies that protect you. We talk to Holly about persistence through challenges, the curved line of our paths, how knowing the law manages our expectations, trends and innovation within the industry, and being of support to the unique and authentic leaders making a difference in our future.   Key Takeaways: [8:13] Holly began in education and discovered that she would love to work with children while they are still open and forming their attitudes in early childhood. Along the way, she became a professor, attorney, and taught a course called “The Human Side of Management.” She had a great blessing of meeting and networking with early childhood leaders and felt inspired to continue on the path of changing lives. [13:37] Holly feels most passionate and inspired when working with leaders that work with children. Even though the work is so powerful, a lot of times we are seen as glorified babysitters, caregivers, or lucky to get paid to work with children. [18:41] Holly’s intention is to keep learning always and she has a fascination with life, travel and education. [21:49] One of the things she did to change her life immensely was to take her experience with law and travel and bring it into co-writing her book Managing Legal Risks in Early Childhood Programs. [29:07] Holly gives examples of when the law can be facilitative rather than restrictive, and how certain policies can help get an honest reference for a potential employee. [39:51] Children should get outdoors and have a free and fun environment. We don’t recommend eating dirt but there is something fun to making a mud pie or splashing in a puddle. [43:10] Holly defines herself as a recovering work addict. She is much less focused now on her accomplishments and to do list and more on being present. [45:57] It’s about the four L’s: living, loving, learning and laughing. Holly pulls it into one practice each day by asking “How much today was my life touched by love, and how much did I open my heart?” [52:16] If a child doesn’t feel safe the child can’t relax enough to learn. Until a child feels safe he/she can’t feel love and absorb any type of education. [56:03] Holly defines a rockstar as someone that is so true to themselves that they can use all of their unique and authentic self to make a difference.   Mentioned in This Episode: Kris Murray Child Care Marketing Solutions Child Care Success Academy Holly Elissa Bruno ChildCareExchange —  Articles are titled “Hold the Phone” / “Hold Harmless for Babysitting” Julie Bartkus   Quotes: “I saw that if I wanted to make a difference on earth, early childhood was the place to be.” “You change a child’s life — you change the world.” “We are a field of wisdom and a field of building relationships.” “When you are present with a child, there is something beautiful that comes about.”   More About Holly Elissa Bruno: Holly Elissa Bruno, MA, JD, is an award-winning, best-selling author, international keynote speaker, ground-breaking radio host, and seasoned team builder. She served as Assistant Attorney General for the state of Maine and Assistant Dean at the University of Maine School of Law. While working as Associate Professor and Dean of Faculty at the University of Maine-Augusta, Holly Elissa was selected “Outstanding Professor.” An alumna of Harvard University’s Institute for Educational Management, she taught leadership courses for The McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership and Wheelock College. iTunes has ranked Holly Elissa’s radio programs in its top 200 K-12 podcasts. Tune in to Holly Elissa’s online radio program, Heart to Heart Conversations on Leadership: Your guide to making a difference at BAMRadioNetwork.com.

A conversation about shifting early childhood leadership in education out of traditional negative, deficit-based frames of reference to develop cultures of hope and possibilities, and facilitating appreciative, strength-based conversations as the catalyst that provokes positive agency. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.com/ps54  

Cultural differences often creates big barriers to conflict resolution. In this segment we explore the insights gleaned from recent research that can help us become more skilled at managing cross- cultural conflict. Follow:@annelitwinphd , @SueOffutt, @hollyelissabrun @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork Dr. Anne Litwin has been a consultant to organizations and a coach to senior managers for more than 30 years in the USA and internationally. Author of, New Rules for Women: Revolutionizing the Way Women Work Together. Dr. Brandi Pritchett-Johnson is a Licensed Psychologist working as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida and ASPIRE Coordinator. Vonetta T. Rhodes, Ed.M. is the first African-American Director of the Niagara County Community College Child Development Center. Susan Offutt is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, providing leadership and overseeing the day-to-day operations that relate to the orchestration of tasks and establishment of systems.

We close the year with a look back and a look ahead with three of our most insightful regular guests. Follow: @Bloomfield @principalspage, @SueOffutt, @hollyelisabrun @bamradionetwork Dr. David Bloomfield is Professor of Education Leadership, Law, and Policy at Brooklyn College and the City University of NY Graduate Center. Michael Smith: is Superintendent of Tuscola Community Unit School District #301 in Tuscola, Illinois. He has more than 17 years of education experience as a teacher, coach, K-12 Principal, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent. Sue Offutt is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership.

Education leaders need to be positive through difficult times, right? Turns out that the answer may be no. In this segment our guests explain why your "can-do" attitude can produce a can't do or won't do response from the people you lead. Elise Foster and Liz Wiseman co-authored The Multiplier Effect: Tapping the Genius Inside our Schools, Elise teaches leadership to business and educational leaders, has served as a faculty adviser and coach to students at Indiana University (Kelley School of Business) and as a management fellow at Harvard University., Liz is the President of the Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, and was a former executive at Oracle Corporation for 17 years. Susan Offutt is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership. Patrick Larkin: @patrickmlarkin, is the Assistant Superintendent for Learning for Burlington Public Schools in Massachusetts.

There are myriad pros and cons to having and using a cell phone in the classroom. Our guests offer guidance on creating a sound and viable cell phone policy. Ann Ditty is Past President of the National Association for Regulatory Administration which provides education and consultation for licensors and agencies responsible for child care programs. Suzanne Eckes is an associate professor at Indiana University in the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. Sue Offutt Ph.D. is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership. Lee Kolbert is an educator, and self-proclaimed geek who has been with Palm Beach County Schools for over 27 years.

In this segment we look at what causes so many education leaders to be so kind, compassionate, nurturing and supportive of others, yet so hard on themselves. Our guests say that being kind to yourself is a critical leadership skill. Without this ability its difficult to succeed. Learn how to start being kinder to yourself right now. Britta Larsen graduated from Wellesley College in 2004 with a BA in psychology. She received her MA and Ph.D. in experimental psychology from the University of California, San Diego, where she studied social interactions and cardiovascular health. Her research has explored the physiological effects of stress and recovery from stress, with a focus on social cognitive processes such as social support, rumination, and forgiveness. Susan Offutt is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, providing leadership and overseeing the day-to-day operations that relate to the orchestration of tasks and establishment of systems.

When should an education leader disrupt and shake up their organization? According to our guests the answer is now and the question is how. Tune in to learn about the value of disruptive leadership and how to skillfully use disruption to take your organization to a new level of performance. Britta Larsen graduated from Wellesley College in 2004 with a BA in psychology. She received her MA and Ph.D. in experimental psychology from the University of California, San Diego, where she studied social interactions and cardiovascular health. Her research has explored the physiological effects of stress and recovery from stress, with a focus on social cognitive processes such as social support, rumination, and forgiveness. Susan Offutt is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, providing leadership and overseeing the day-to-day operations that relate to the orchestration of tasks and establishment of systems.

Most will agree that forgiving and forgetting is a lot easier said than done. In this segment we look at what happens when petty hurts and offenses create grudges in early childhood settings. Moreover, we look at how education leaders can help create work place where people can more easily and rapidly get over the small stuff. Britta Larsen graduated from Wellesley College in 2004 with a BA in psychology. She received her MA and Ph.D. in experimental psychology from the University of California, San Diego, where she studied social interactions and cardiovascular health. Her research has explored the physiological effects of stress and recovery from stress, with a focus on social cognitive processes such as social support, rumination, and forgiveness. Susan Offutt is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, providing leadership and overseeing the day-to-day operations that relate to the orchestration of tasks and establishment of systems.

Leadership transitions are inherently complicated and rich with the potential for problems. However, taking over the reigns from a founder of an organization poses a unique set of issues for the new leader. In this segment our guests offer insights on how to step out of the shadow of the founder and lead. Tom McLaughlin formed McLaughlin & Associates after nearly two decades as a nonprofit consulting specialist with two national accounting and consulting firms. Susan Offutt is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership.

Educating children, preparing them for the future and raising student achievement is a serious responsibility. Our guests today say that we'll all do a much better job off meeting those goals if we approach them with a spirit of play. Learn more... Stuart Brown MD is the founder of the National Institute for Play, where he speaks, consults and educates organizations, corporations, universities, and public policy makers about the importance of play in our lives and the unexpected, serious consequences that occur when play is neglected. Susan Offutt is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, providing leadership and overseeing the day-to-day operations that relate to the orchestration of tasks and establishment of systems.

Principals and directors are on all day and often into the night, making decision after decision after decision. We know this is not a healthy practice, but who hasn't gotten into the rut of not taking breaks? Our guest says this practice can have profound consequences, compromising your ability to make sound decisions or even handle yourself in critical management situations. Learn more... Author Roy Baumiester is the Social Psychology Area Director and Francis Eppes Eminent Scholar. Self-control, choice, decision making is part of his ongoing research. Susan Offutt is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership.

Principals and directors are on all day and often into the night, making decision after decision after decision. We know this is not a healthy practice, but who hasn't gotten into the rut of not taking breaks? Our guest says this practice can have profound consequences, compromising your ability to make sound decisions or even handle yourself in critical management situations. Learn more... Author Roy Baumiester is the Social Psychology Area Director and Francis Eppes Eminent Scholar. Self-control, choice, decision making is part of his ongoing research. Susan Offutt is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership.