In memory of our colleague Margarita Feliz
Margarita was instrumental in designing and facilitating training for child care providers across New York City.
A Snowy Day! Toddlers Joyfully Investigating and Exploring in Playful Interactions
Institute Coaches provide strengths-based coaching to Head Start grantees in New York City. Our work is guided by the NYS […]
What are the Benefits of Long Term Coaching Relationships?
The arc of a coaching conversation, which is the basic structure for our work, takes time for both the coach […]
A Reflection on the Value of Long-Term Coaching Relationships
For three years, it has been my great pleasure to work in the Early Childhood Education field as a Leadership […]
The Moms. We are Slowly Breaking.
Early childhood educators are mostly women and many of us are mothers or caregivers for elderly relatives, or both. After […]
Welcome to the Core Body of Knowledge Training and My Coaching Journey
After many tribulations, I was finally able to complete the six-day Core Body of Knowledge training. As we unpacked coaching, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Supporting the Process: Collaborating with Families of Children with Disabilities
Educators play a critical role in supporting families of young children with disabilities to help them engage in the special […]
A Moment to Pause
We are pausing to reflect and gather our strength. The Institute Coaches made this garden for you.