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As an Early Childhood Coach, one of my objectives is to help my coachees connect with services or initiatives that will support their professional growth and improve quality. These services are key because they offer support, connection and professional development after the coaching services end. Working with Carol, she was able to utilize many of…
On Becoming a Teacher of Twos: Yslandy Taveras’ Story
I was impressed upon meeting Yslandy when she became my coachee at the Dominican Women’s Development Center/Mama Tingo Childcare & Learning Center, a Start with Stars program (soon to be QUALITYstarsNY!). The Dominican Women’s Development Center’s offers a year round dual-language (Spanish & English) full day program that focuses on healthy development and preparing children…
Using Puppets to Support Social-Emotional Development in Remote Learning
This blog came to creation when two of my coachees sent me a video to review. I was overjoyed and impressed at how they were using puppets to teach social emotional skills remotely. With their permission, this blog highlights their remote teaching practices and enhanced knowledge around the implicit teaching of social and emotional skill…
Lessons in Leadership Spotlight: Lisa Bridge
The Leadership Initiative invited its members to reflect on different aspects of leadership, bringing to light unique pathways, approaches, challenges and lessons learned. TLC hopes that through this series you get to know these diverse individuals and take away an appreciation for their journeys and leadership skills and its impact on the lives of children,…
Lessons in Leadership Spotlight: Jennifer D’Ambrosio
QUALITYstarsNY joined the Leadership Initiative in inviting its participants to reflect on different aspects of leadership, bringing to light unique pathways, approaches, challenges and lessons learned. TLC hopes that through this series you get to know these diverse individuals and take away an appreciation for their journeys and leadership skills and its impact on the…
Perspectives on Reopening:
An Interview with Cathy Halayko, Co-Director of Bethlehem Preschool, Inc.
As New York State slowly begins to re-open, many early care and education providers are wondering what work will look and feel like when they return to their centers. In the coming weeks, Teaching, Leading and Caring (TLC) will be sharing the perspectives of leaders of programs across the state that have stayed open throughout…
Perspectives on Reopening:
An Interview with Beth Doris, Early Childcare Director of YMCA Capital District, NY
As New York State slowly begins to re-open, many early care and education providers are wondering what work will look and feel like when they return to their centers. In the coming weeks, Teaching, Leading and Caring (TLC) will be sharing the perspectives of leaders of programs across the state that have stayed open throughout…
Who’s Playing— With Puppets?
In the time of a global pandemic, early childhood educators are discovering how to be and play together while we are apart. Some of us are playing in the digital sandboxes of remote learning. Yet for many, teaching and learning at a distance feels contradictory to the foundation of early childhood education. We all have…
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