A young girl was accidentally dropped off at the wrong preschool. What do you do? Shifting gears,  I share insights into how observing and coaching can be more impactful than immediate critiques or corrective actions. Finally, we tackle a ...

Can a simple bottle of wine transform the way we show appreciation to educators? Join me in this extended play episode as we explore the art of meaningful recognition, venturing beyond the standard pizza party. Whether you’re an educator o...

In this episode of Stumbling Through Work, we unravel an incident in Philadelphia where three daycare workers face charges after leaving a seven-month-old baby locked inside a closed facility. Shifting gears, we examine how the underlying cultu...

Can you imagine entrusting your child to a daycare, only to discover that the teacher is abusive? This episode kicks off with a jaw-dropping account from Florida, where a 20-year-old teacher shockingly admitted to kicking, slapping, and flippin...

This week on Stumbling Through Work, we confront the unsettling realities of child care center vandalism. Hear the details of a shocking incident that left a preschool in disarray, Switching gears from crisis management to proactiv...

Unchecked teacher behavior? We critique the responses of those involved and emphasize the importance of confronting problematic behavior head-on, ensuring a safe and nurturing space for young learners.Reflecting on the unchecked teacher...

What happens when an early childhood teacher oversteps her boundaries and administers medication to infants without parental consent? Effective communication is the backbone of any educational setting, and in the second chapter, we...

This shocking incident kicks off our latest episode, where we address the crucial topic of safety in early childhood education. While I sprinkle in a bit of humor to lighten the mood, the focus remains on practical strategies to enhance safet...

Ever had that moment where you walked out of a performance review feeling blindsided? We're going to explore the surprising realities of educator evaluations and how they can truly foster growth instead of dread. We're setting the stage for hon...

Think back to a time when a simple lapse in attention could have led to dire consequences. That's a scenario no one in childcare should ever face, yet it's what we tackle head-on in our latest episode, where the disturbing trend of children bei...

Ever grappled with the tricky tango of workplace dynamics, especially in the world of education?  In this episode, I share two educators who do not get along and how harmony in the workplace doesn't require friendship, but a collective com...

People get upset and leave... then try to come back. Nope, I'm not accepting you back with open arms.

We spend more time supervising than mentoring our staff. Are you guilty of this?

I've taken another online assessment quiz, this time for Conflict Management. To address any conflict in your school, you have to understand what your style is first. Here is a link to the quiz I took.http://www.thesmartworkplace.com/wp...

I thought everyone knew how to behave when you have company over... people don't care about that anymore, just listen...

How many times do people who don't even work with you ask about staff schedules? If you're confused, just listen...

Stop celebrating holidays and focus on seasons.  How do holidays make all of your families feel?

How do you have a relationship with your staff outside of business hours? We can give our teachers too much information when they start. What do you let them know in the beginning?

Who reports to you and who do you report to? What is the culture and climate of your school?

One of the worse things is to work with someone with a nasty attitude. Do you dress professionally at work?

Staff and families, do not go around me because I always know. How do you have effective meetings?

Then new school year is about to start! Get ready and hire good people!

How important are references in 2023? What do your references say about you? What do you say about a reference?

Does your school represent a multicultural environment in and out of the classrooms? Restraint is something all directors must have!

Directors have to work both "on" and "in" their schools. To achieve this, how do you delegate tasks to yours staff?