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369 Boring Trainings Are So Last Season: Leveling Up PD in Early Childhood
Manage episode 487711582 series 3492640
Sick of dull, cookie-cutter professional development that leaves your team snoozing and your classrooms unchanged? Same here. In this episode, host Erica Sokosio sits down with early childhood expert Cheryl Hovey to drag traditional PD—and give it a makeover.
We’re diving into why hands-on, personalized learning is a must, how to actually use what you learn, and what it means to create a real-deal growth culture in your center. From decoding children’s temperaments to grooming your next rockstar director, Cheryl’s dropping gems that’ll have you rethinking your training strategy.
Press play if you’re ready to ditch the PowerPoint snooze-fests and start developing a team that’s ready to lead, grow, and thrive.
🔥 Episode Highlights:
- 03:45 – Why traditional PD fails (and how to fix it)
- 08:10 – Different learning styles = different training approaches
- 13:25 – What understanding temperament really does for your classroom
- 18:00 – Building a culture of growth (and not just checking boxes)
- 22:50 – How to prepare staff for leadership without burning them out
- 28:15 – Cheryl’s top tips for staying relevant in early childhood education
🎧 Listen On:
- Spotify
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- Stitcher
- YourWebsiteHere.com/podcast
👯♀️ Connect With Us:
Host: Erica Saccoccio
📸 Instagram: @ccdcpodcast
🌐 Website: www.ChildCareDirectorsChair.com
Guest: Cheryl Hovey
Ez Ed 2 Go | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree
🔗 Stay Connected & Grow With Us!
🎉 Love what you’re hearing on The Childcare Director’s Chair? Here’s how to join our amazing community of passionate, growth-minded childcare leaders:
📱 Follow us on Instagram for tips, behind-the-scenes, and director motivation:
👉 @ccdcpodcast
🎤 Want to be a guest on the show?
We’re always looking for directors and experts with powerful stories and real insight. Apply here:
👉 Director Resources | Child Care Director
🌐 Join our community + get free resources and monthly leadership tips:
👉 Director Resources | Child Care Director
👥 Join our FREE private Facebook group just for childcare directors and leaders like you:
👉 The Childcare Directors Chair Leadership Group | Facebook
💬 Let’s keep growing together—one real conversation at a time.
#ChildcareDirectorsChair #ECELeadership #PreschoolDirectorLife #ChildCarePodcast #DirectorSupport #EarlyChildhoodLeaders #BeAGuest #JoinTheMovement
Chapters
1. 369 Boring Trainings Are So Last Season: Leveling Up PD in Early Childhood (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] Leadership Lessons From The Great Books (00:14:04)
3. (Cont.) 369 Boring Trainings Are So Last Season: Leveling Up PD in Early Childhood (00:14:53)
388 episodes
Manage episode 487711582 series 3492640
Sick of dull, cookie-cutter professional development that leaves your team snoozing and your classrooms unchanged? Same here. In this episode, host Erica Sokosio sits down with early childhood expert Cheryl Hovey to drag traditional PD—and give it a makeover.
We’re diving into why hands-on, personalized learning is a must, how to actually use what you learn, and what it means to create a real-deal growth culture in your center. From decoding children’s temperaments to grooming your next rockstar director, Cheryl’s dropping gems that’ll have you rethinking your training strategy.
Press play if you’re ready to ditch the PowerPoint snooze-fests and start developing a team that’s ready to lead, grow, and thrive.
🔥 Episode Highlights:
- 03:45 – Why traditional PD fails (and how to fix it)
- 08:10 – Different learning styles = different training approaches
- 13:25 – What understanding temperament really does for your classroom
- 18:00 – Building a culture of growth (and not just checking boxes)
- 22:50 – How to prepare staff for leadership without burning them out
- 28:15 – Cheryl’s top tips for staying relevant in early childhood education
🎧 Listen On:
- Spotify
- Apple Podcasts
- Google Podcasts
- Stitcher
- YourWebsiteHere.com/podcast
👯♀️ Connect With Us:
Host: Erica Saccoccio
📸 Instagram: @ccdcpodcast
🌐 Website: www.ChildCareDirectorsChair.com
Guest: Cheryl Hovey
Ez Ed 2 Go | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree
🔗 Stay Connected & Grow With Us!
🎉 Love what you’re hearing on The Childcare Director’s Chair? Here’s how to join our amazing community of passionate, growth-minded childcare leaders:
📱 Follow us on Instagram for tips, behind-the-scenes, and director motivation:
👉 @ccdcpodcast
🎤 Want to be a guest on the show?
We’re always looking for directors and experts with powerful stories and real insight. Apply here:
👉 Director Resources | Child Care Director
🌐 Join our community + get free resources and monthly leadership tips:
👉 Director Resources | Child Care Director
👥 Join our FREE private Facebook group just for childcare directors and leaders like you:
👉 The Childcare Directors Chair Leadership Group | Facebook
💬 Let’s keep growing together—one real conversation at a time.
#ChildcareDirectorsChair #ECELeadership #PreschoolDirectorLife #ChildCarePodcast #DirectorSupport #EarlyChildhoodLeaders #BeAGuest #JoinTheMovement
Chapters
1. 369 Boring Trainings Are So Last Season: Leveling Up PD in Early Childhood (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] Leadership Lessons From The Great Books (00:14:04)
3. (Cont.) 369 Boring Trainings Are So Last Season: Leveling Up PD in Early Childhood (00:14:53)
388 episodes
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