Leadership Events

Equity is a word that has become more widely used in society and in the education field in particular. Conversations about implicit bias, racism, and culturally responsive education are important in all settings, and particularly in early childhood. In fact, NAEYC has released an equity position statement* specifically focused on the importance of working to create equitable environments for all children in early childhood environments. 
 
At this Dine and Discuss, we will hear from a moderated panel of early childhood professionals  and leaders about their work to create equitable environments for children in early childhood settings. Participants will be encouraged to set a goal to work towards advancing equity in early childhood education.

*All children have the right to equitable learning opportunities that help them achieve their full potential as engaged learners and valued members of society. Thus, all early childhood educators have a professional obligation to advance equity. They can do this best when they are effectively supported by the early learning settings in which they work and when they and their wider communities embrace diversity and full inclusion as strengths, uphold fundamental principles of fairness and justice, and work to eliminate structural inequities that limit equitable learning opportunities." (https://www.naeyc.org/resources/position-statements/equity)

The Early Childhood Leadership Initiative is proud to present the next event in our Dine and Discuss Series. Each session focuses on a different aspect of leadership in Early Childhood Education and features a moderated panel discussion with a diverse group of professionals.

This session is desgined to start the school year off right. Join us for an evening with self-care professionals and learn ways to nurture your physical, emotional, and mental health.

Our distinguished panel of leaders include:

• Erica Harte Lucid Body Teacher and Empathy Architect
• Pam Potischman Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant and Parent Mental Health Clinician
• Erin Jeanette Licensed Clinical Psychologist Head of Counseling Services
• Thomas Stevens Chef and Founder Brick House Pantry and the Fresh Start Initiative

Join us for a light dinner, great speakers, and networking 

Hear from colleagues who have made these work transitions

The Early Childhood Leadership Initiative is proud to present the next event in our Dine and Discuss Series. Each session focuses on a different aspect of leadership in Early Childhood Education and features a moderated panel discussion with a diverse group of professionals.

Join us for an evening with leaders from the Brooklyn Kindergarten Society, NYC Department of Education, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and NY Early Childhood Professional Development Institute. Each leader will discuss the transition from the private, not-for-profit sector to working for public agencies or vice versa.

• Steve Castar (former Executive Director of Montessori Day School) Early Childhood Coach, NY Early Childhood Professional
  Development Institute
• Benita Miller  (former Executive Director of NYC Children's Cabinet - City Hall)  Executive Director, Brooklyn Kindergarten Society
• Simone Hawkins  (former Deputy Director of Budget and Operations - Children's Aid Early Childhood Division) Assistant Commissioner, of the Bureau of Child Care NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• Stepha Krynytzky  (former Early Childhood Special Educator/Consultant)  Senior Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, NYC Department of Education

The NYC Early Childhood Leadership Initiative is proud to present the 2018-19 Leadership Speaker Series' Fall event.

The Early Childhood Leadership Initiative is proud to present the next event in our Dine and Discuss Series. Each session focuses on a different aspect of leadership in Early Childhood Education and features a moderated panel discussion with a diverse group of professionals. Join us for an evening thinking about "Transformation in the Context of Transition."
         
As Early Childhood Professionals we spend a good deal of time supporting children\'s transitions as part of their developmental growth. How do we consider transitions in our own professional lives? Our Dine and Discuss panel will speak to the courage and grace it takes to assess our careers, face change and transform our lives.
 

• Kara Ahmed, Principal of LYFE Programs at the NYC Department of Education
• Tonia M. Spence, Senior Director of Early Childhood Services at The Jewish Board
• Helen Frazier, of Director of Early Childhood at the NY Early Childhood Professional Development Institute
• Serene Stevens, Lead Coach of the Leadership Initiative at the NY Early Childhood Professional Development Institute
• Wanda Nedderman, Family Child Care Provider at Sanctuary Family Day Care
• Hope Lesane, (Moderator) Director of Early Childhood Initiatives at Teach for America New York