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Supporting early childhood educators now: strategies for building a voice and a community

February 3, 2022

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Supporting early childhood educators now: strategies for building a voice and a community

Duration: 57 minutes
Status: Now available on demand

Retaining and uplifting early childhood educators has never been more important—or more challenging. Amid ongoing workforce shortages and pandemic pressures, many educators feel unheard and undervalued. In this recorded webinar, we focus on giving educators a voice, promoting professionalism, and building strong, reflective communities.

Early learning consultant Amy Kronberg shares findings from her dissertation research focused on infant/toddler educators and teacher advocacy. Joined by Colleen Haddad of LENA, the conversation offers practical, field-tested strategies that center the educator experience and help create spaces for meaningful growth and connection—both individually and as a community.

In this session, you’ll learn:

  • Simple, actionable ways to elevate the voices of early childhood educators
  • How to build Professional Learning Communities that foster deep reflection
  • The difference between “head” and “heart” conversations—and when to use each
  • How LENA Grow supports educator confidence, competence, and goal-setting

Panelists:

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Amy Kronberg
Early Learning Consultant, Preschool Promise (Dayton, OH)
Adjunct Professor, University of Dayton
Amy focuses on teacher advocacy, mental health, and infant-toddler development. She is completing her PhD in Educational Leadership with research centered on teacher self-perception and professional voice.

Colleen Haddad
Advisor for Child Care Strategy and Special Projects, LENA
With over 25 years of experience in early childhood education, Colleen specializes in building quality environments and supporting workforce development through innovative strategies like LENA Grow.