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The arc of a coaching conversation, which is the basic structure for our work, takes time for both the coach and the coachee to learn and use to maximum effect. The following steps comprise the arc of a coaching conversation (Aguilar 2013): check in and chat; create a plan for the conversation; check in on prior…
Lessons in Leadership Spotlight: Kasia Kaim-Goncalves
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,…
Bank Street Film Strips Revisited
My roots as an early childhood educator date back to 1975 as a Bank Street graduate student seeking my MA in Elementary Education (N-6); teaching in the Bank Street School for Children 1980-84; receiving my M.Ed. Supervision & Administration from Bank Street in 1986; and continuously connecting with colleagues in the field who have experienced…
Leadership: Staying Present, Connected and Positive
Leadership is most needed during times of stress and crisis. Jenna Pettinicchi is currently transitioning from her role as the Director of FirstStepNYC, a high quality early childhood program located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, to take a leadership role at the Institute’s Early Childhood Leadership Initiative. As a program director, Jenna demonstrated how…
Glenn Peters Puppet Shows – Connecting with Young Children
The COVID-19 crisis has brought up hard feelings for all of us – teachers, families and children. Early childhood educators know their role is supporting children’s ability to recognize and name their feelings. They also have new opportunities to empathize with families and help parents manage their own feelings about recent changes. Glenn Peters is…
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