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Sharon McInroy is The Coordinated Child Development Program (CCDP) Executive Director for Our Children’s Place (OCP) at Canandaigua, NY and Clifton Springs, NY. After graduating from Keuka College and earning a master’s degree from Jones International University in education administration and leadership, Ms. Sharon taught special education at Hillside Child Centers and South Seneca School…
Incorporating Linguistic and Cultural Diversity into Early Childhood Practice
When I began working at the Division of Early Childhood Education as an Instructional Coordinator in 2014, I noticed that teachers often did not have the tools they needed to address the full range of Emergent Multilingual Learners’ (EMLL) needs in Pre-K practice. Children who speak a language other than English at home have different…
Lessons in Leadership Spotlight: Criselda Carmenate
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: 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,…
From Teaching to Coaching to Teaching in the Time of COVID
Throughout my career in early childhood education, I have held a variety of roles. I have been a teacher, an education director, an instructional coach and a parent. Through each of these experiences, my perspective has shifted, enabling me to reflect on my practices and develop as a professional. Most recently, I have temporarily moved…
Lessons in Leadership Spotlight: Dr. Yessenia Rosario-Adon
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,…
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: Christine Wicks
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: Eileen Ellrodt
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,…
Simple Reflections on First Grade while we wait for a President…
One thing I keep thinking about is the fact that our country isn’t just terribly divided, it is divided by hate, and a desperate lack of civility. In many ways, I blame our public education system for this. In the last few years I have wondered what high schools are teaching. Where is our awareness of the…
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