Dynamic Directors Series

Who doesn’t want to do their best everyday? We all want to be effective in our daily work and still have energy to enjoy time with family and friends after that work is done. We often wish for more time in the day or more hours to accomplish the things on our list. Often doing

While it may not be true everywhere this newsletter appears, it is often true in central Texas where the newsletter is written! April is a RAINY month! The phrase “April Showers” can actually be traced back to an English poet in the 1500’s! Wet weather in England inspired Thomas Tusser to write “sweet April showers

Honoring Pioneers in Early Childhood Education March marks Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on the trailblazing efforts of women who have shaped our world. This is especially relevant in the realm of early childhood education, where numerous women have made significant contributions, laying the foundations for the practices and principles we embrace today.

Hello, hello— In case you are just joining us, in our Dynamic Directors’ Design we have been thinking about the components of healthy programs. We started with healthy directors who are professional, flourishing, confident and organized. We know that a healthy director has empowered staff. These teachers and teams are intentional, reliable, responsible and creative.

The best sign of a successful center can often be found as one walks in the front door. If you hear laughter, conversation and the buzz of activity, then you know that the center is full of  HAPPY CHILDREN! As we have focused on a flourishing and well-run center we have discussed a healthy director

In the previous post, we talked about being a healthy director…and how essential that is to a successful center, school or business. Those four pieces of professionalism, confidence, organization and a flourishing and balanced life set the stage for positive outcomes in your work every day.  As we examine other parts of this successful school,

A successful early education program or child care business depends on four essential pieces. The first and foundational of those pieces is a Healthy Director. Being a childcare center director is an occupation that is built on so many others! You wear this hat of staff morale officer, you wear that hat of child development