Working in education is to stumble through your everyday! We love what we do, but staff, families, policies, regulations and sometimes even the children make us quit everyday then come back the next day. Just remember, you are not in this alone.
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Do you sometimes feel like your preschool runs you? Are you a daycare / preschool owner or director? Join Evelyn Knight as she takes you through the world of childcare management and financial stability. Discover how you can achieve high quality standards on a budget, coach and retain employees, and enroll enough children to fill your center. We will dive into issues that childcare professionals face on a daily basis.We will also tackle hot topics like assessments, infant and toddler care, N ...
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As mothers who need to add money to the family budget, we thought we only had two options. Get a job and put our kids in daycare, or start a home daycare. But what if there was a third option… A better way that would allow you to create a consistent income AND make a difference in children’s lives… and still stay home with your kids? I’m Joy Anderson and this is the Preschool All Stars podcast where I’m going to share exactly how myself and thousands of other moms have created successful pre ...
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A show for families seeking to raise children who love and follow Jesus, hosted by Jennifer Dennis, Children's Director for the CityRise Network, and produced by Justin Kellough, Media Arts Pastor for the CityRise Network.
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An ongoing conversation on the current state of public education in Michigan and nationwide. Listen along as MASB Executive Director Don Wotruba, CAE invites prominent education voices from across the nation to speak about what’s happening and the possible impact on students.
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Idyllwild Arts Academy is proud to present "One World. One Idyllwild. The Series: In Conversation with Pamela Jordan". The Series brings together thought leaders, creatives, influencers and changemakers, highlighting the work of citizen artists whose careers and lives have been shaped by the power of art.
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You are "Listening in on LEEP" Forward Pediatric Development Clinic and therapeutic preschool and transitional kindergarten team of experts talking about topics parents and teachers care about. LEEP Forward has experts in the fields of Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology, Social Work, Developmental Therapy and Early Intervention.
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Kids AtoZ strives to endow parents with knowledge and skills to empower children to thrive. We share information professionals wish parents knew about child development. Dr. Teresa and guests address the five areas of human development including physical, intellectual, social-emotional, emotional, and moral in children birth to five years. Dr. Teresa is a child development specialist and speech-language pathologist. She is the former Director of the Smadbeck Communication & Learning Center a ...
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Follow the Long Beach Media Guild https://longbeachwatchdog.substack.com/ Social Justice, Sports, News and Politics. We cover it all! Make sure you join the conversation and follow us on all things social media @JackieRaeTV See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackieraetv/support
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"A Preschool for Our Community" with Erika Roberts; A Children's Village Preschool Welcomes a New Director
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Erika Roberts is the brand new director for A Children's Village Preschool, the CityRise Church early learning program that ministers to those near the Texas Medical Center in Houston, TX. Erika shares with us her passion for leading chidren to grow in their faith and education. To learn more, visit https://cityrise.org/acv and to check out the ava…
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Quit Your Director Job and Be the Boss - with Kelli Bond
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Kelli Bond was a daycare director working 50 hours per week! She was exhausted and just couldn't continue any longer. After quitting her job, she decided to open a preschool in her basement. Listen in the hear more about Preschool All Star, Kelli Bond, and her preschool journey! Please rate and review us at Apple Podcasts. (We hope we’ve earned you…
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Build Community with Your Preschool Business - with Miranda Rodriguez
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Miranda Rodriguez was a volleyball coach turned stay-at-home mom who opened an online preschool to build community! Listen in to discover how Miranda built a community of 28 preschoolers in her online bilingual preschool, so you can too! Please rate and review us at Apple Podcasts. (We hope we’ve earned your 5 stars!) GET MY FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR…
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it can be hard for us to determine when we are being taken advantage of and when we need to give grace. Grace in leadership is a very important trait. Join me as we talk about how to distinguish grace from allowing people to take advantage of you.By Evelyn Knight
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"Creating Community for Moms" with Catherine Hernandez; Connecting Local Moms with MomCo
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Catherine Hernandez attends our Bellaire campus and helps lead MomCo, a ministry focused on connecting mothers with a strong community for support and encouragement as they manage the hardest job in the world. To learn more about our MomCo ministry or to register for the fall, visit https://cityrise.org/women…
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Desiring the Reward Without the Work Ep.119
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Do you admire people and think about how lucky they are? Do you wish you could accomplish more? It takes work!By Evelyn Knight
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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 flipping off a child. Ever wondered where all that tuition money goes? We break down the financial labyrinth of r…
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In this episode, Don sits down with James Johnson, the newly appointed president of the MASB Board of Directors and a key figure from Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools. A dedicated advocate for public education and lifelong learning, James shares his insights and experiences from his long-standing commitment to education in his community.…
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Get Motivated Again with a Preschool Business - with Maureen Tanai
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Maureen Tanai was a former preschool owner, but she was struggling to feel motivated. Then she started an online preschool to give her a reason to get out of bed! Please rate and review us at Apple Podcasts. (We hope we’ve earned your 5 stars!) GET MY FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR PRESCHOOL JOURNEY: ❤️ Get my FREE “Start Your Preschool” book (+ $7.95 s&h…
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Generational Child Care Automation with Playground Ep.118
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As a child care leader, I often wonder how my son’s life will be affected by being raised in a childcare center with a child care mom. Daniela Andrew’s and Sasha Reiss, co-founders Playground, the childcare management software company talk about Daniel and his brother’s experience being raised by a mom who owned child care centers.…
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Chaos Does not Have to Rule Your Life Ep. 117
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I am on a mission to level up ECE. We are an industry that can stop the chaos and have order if we start working on a few things now.By Evelyn Knight
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Masterclass: Branding 101 - with Cherice Ellison
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Preschool All Star Cherice Ellison teaches us all about branding in your business in this Masterclass edition! Please rate and review us at Apple Podcasts. (We hope we’ve earned your 5 stars!) GET MY FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR PRESCHOOL JOURNEY: ❤️ Get my FREE “Start Your Preschool” book (+ $7.95 s&h) ❤️ Start my FREE “7 Students in 7 Days” Challenge”…
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Do I Deserve to be Where I am? Episode 116
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How many of you ask that question? Do I deserve what I have earned? Join me today as we tackle imposter syndrome.By Evelyn Knight
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The People Around you Determine Your Life Episode 115
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Did you know that you can measure your future success by the people you spend the most time with? Don’t miss out on all the fun at The Child Care Business Summit!By Evelyn Knight
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Idyllwild Arts Alumni: Teale Sperling, Senior Manager of Preschool Television for Mattel
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Teale Sperling is the Senior Manager of Preschool Television for Mattel. Some of her producing and development credits include: the upcoming Barney Reboot on MAX, Barbie Vlogs digital series on YouTube with over 11 million subscribers, Fireman Sam preschool TV series, The Toy Box competition series on ABC and the Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie d…
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The 2024/2025 School Aid Budget has been signed into effect, and it’s creating a lot of questions. Join Director of Government Relations, Jennifer Smith, as she dissects the details and explores the background leading to this point.By Michigan Association of School Boards
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Start a Bilingual Online Preschool - with Kristen Lucas Smith
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Kristen Lucas Smith taught college classes, then she turned her passion for bilingual education into an online bilingual preschool! Listen in to discover how she shares her love of the Spanish language and teaching with preschoolers online! Please rate and review us at Apple Podcasts. (We hope we’ve earned your 5 stars!) GET MY FREE RESOURCES FOR Y…
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The Future of ECE and AI Integration with Summit Speaker Scott Wayman Episode 114
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Today, Scott Wayman joins us with the future of ECE. In this episode we discuss an array of topics such as private childcare entrepreneurship, the future of childcare and incorporating AI into your programs.By Evelyn Knight
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The Children Must be Our Main Priority Episode 113
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I recently was told that my summit is the only child care business conference where children were discussed. This shocked me! How can we run child centered businesses if the children are not the center. We must lead our companies with purpose.By Evelyn Knight
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Idyllwild Arts Alumni: Maya Osterman-Van Grack, Mirror Image Arts’ Executive Director of Programs
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Maya Osterman-Van Grack is a graduate of Idyllwild Arts Academy and the University of Colorado where she graduated with a focus in applied theater through the Interactive Theatre Project (a theater ensemble utilizing Theatre of the Oppressed techniques to address social justice issues on campus). After graduating from the University of Columbia, Ma…
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"Ministering to College Students" with Joshua Montgomery; Working in Houston to Introduce Young Adults to Christ.
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Joshua Montgomery and his family worship at our Bellaire campus and work with Houston area college students through Cru, an organization focused on connecting people with Jesus Christ. Joshua shares about his faith and calling into ministry, and how our church family can get involved ministering to college students.…
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Idyllwild Arts Alumni: Marisa Hamamoto, Named to People Magazine’s “Women Changing the World.”
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Marisa Hamamoto is a graduate of Idyllwild Arts Academy, and the first professional dancer to be named to People Magazine's “Women Changing the World.” She is a leading authority on disability inclusion and building a culture of belonging, Marisa has been named LinkedIn Top Voice, and has been featured on "Good Morning America", "NBC Today", amongs…
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In this episode, meet Kelley Cusmano, the 2024-25 Michigan Teacher of the Year and Student Leadership Teacher at Rochester High School. Discover the passions that drive her classroom and learn why her community nominated her for this prestigious award.By Michigan Association of School Boards
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Work Part Time Hours for Full Time Pay - with Layce Edwards
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Layce Edwards is a daycare owner who wants to transition to a preschool. After one of Layce's daycare parents introduced her to the Start a Preschool Book, she knew the time was NOW! Listen in to discover how Preschool All Star, Layce Edwards, is transitioning her full-time daycare program into a lucrative part-time preschool program, so you can to…
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Handling Crisis and Boosting Preschool Enrollments
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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 proactive planning, I’ll share practical strategies to enhance your preschool, afterschool, and enrichment programs for the upc…
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Idyllwild Arts Alumni: Audrey Carver, Curator for the 2023 San Diego Climate Summit
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Audrey Carver is a multidisciplinary artist originally from Idyllwild, CA. She graduated summa cum laude from Tufts University in 2022, with a self-designed major in Scientific Communication. She has had both solo and group expositions in Cuenca (kwen - ca), Ecuador, Palm Springs, Idyllwild, San Diego, and Boston. She has worked as an artist-in-res…
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15 years ago, I only had 30 days to create a full-time income. I was a single mom. 3 kids to support. And I refused to put them in daycare or get a job. That's when I discovered the 3rd option: start a preschool (not a daycare). But no one was teaching how to start a preschool, so I wasted so much time and thousands of dollars making mistakes... Fi…
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"Planning for the Unexpected" with Emily Taylor; Advice from a Professional for Planning for the Future
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Emily Taylor is a member of our Bellaire campus and offers a lot of insight about legal decisions everyone should think about in regard to their children, themselves, and aging parents. To connect with Emily about these types of issues, visit https://rappandkrock.com/emily-b-taylor/By CityRise Church
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Idyllwild Arts Alumni: Jacob Scesney, Critically-Acclaimed Woodwind Specialist for “American Idol” & “The Voice”
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Jacob is a critically-acclaimed woodwind specialist with over 50 chart-topping credits alongside his returning roll as on call saxophonist for “American Idol” & “The Voice” for the past 7 years. Jacob's career spans over a decade, with performances at iconic venues like Wembley Stadium, Crypto.com Arena, Red Rocks, and more. He recently contributed…
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Transition Your Daycare into a Preschool - with Alyssa Schweibish
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Alyssa Schweibish is a home daycare owner who is tired of caring for babies and changing diapers. She has dreamed of transitioning her daycare into a preschool and for the last 2 years, she's been trying to figure out how to make the switch. After reading Joy's book and joining Preschool All Stars, Alyssa's new preschool officially opens in August …
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School Threat: Unchecked Teacher Behavior and When to Let them Go
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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 behavior story, we discuss the headaches of firing underperforming employees and the ripple effects it can have …
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Idyllwild Arts Alumni: Andre Real, "Spirit of the Jimmys" Award-Winner
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At Idyllwild Arts Academy, we have the privilege of watching our talented students soar to new heights. Musical Theatre major Omar Andre Real did just that—and on a Broadway stage—at the 2023 Jimmy Awards, a renowned national theatre competition known as “the Tonys for teenagers.” Performing on behalf of Idyllwild Arts among 95 other student nomine…
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The Michigan legislature has spoken and there are new laws surrounding how you evaluate your superintendents. Hear from MASB’s own Legal Counsel and Director of Labor Relations/Policy Brad Banasik, J.D. along with Assistant Director of Executive Search Services Jay Bennett, M.Ed. about what you can expect from these changes.…
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Don't Start Your Preschool Alone - with Anne Gee
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Anne Gee has worked in childcare for over 30 years, but lost her job due to COVID. She started watching and tutoring children in her home and wanted to start teaching online. Listen in to discover how Preschool All Star, Anne Gee jumped back into Preschool All Stars and found the support she needed in her business. Please rate and review us at Appl…
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"Becoming a Christian as an Adult" with Lorraine Lewis; A Unique Perspective on Faith from Someone Who Came to Jesus as an Adult
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Lorraine Lewis has been part of our church family for many years, helping to start our Bellaire campus in 2005 and eagerly jumping onto the team that launched CityRise Church | Missouri City in 2021. Lorraine shares her story of coming to faith and the unique perspective she has since she did not become a Christian until after becoming a parent.…
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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 break down six essential types of conversations that administrators should master. Is babysitting undermining the prof…
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Welcome to a life changing episode of "The Child Care Business Coach," where we dive into the impact of the people around us on our professional and personal lives. Join us as we explore the essential truth that our life’s results are the culmination of who we spend our time with. Discover strategies to foster valuable relationships that can catapu…
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Start a Preschool with a Baby at Home - with Antoinette Armstead
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Antoinette Armstead was a former preschool teacher who lost her job due to COVID. After reading Joy's book and jumping into Preschool All Stars, she was ready to jump back into the preschool world with her own program. Antoinette started her online preschool with 5 students and found success! After 6 months, life happened and she had to pause her b…
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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 safety measures in schools, ensuring a secure environment for both staff and children. Switching gears, we discus…
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Idyllwild Arts Alumni: Estefania Gonzalez, Soloist, Teatro de la Ciudad, Playa Del Carmen
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Tryana, an 18-year-old daydreamer, songwriter, and performing artist, recently graduated from the Idyllwild Arts Academy with the class of 2024. From the age of 8, she's been honing her craft, taking piano lessons and immersing herself in the musical theater community. Her love for diverse genres, including Mexican music, Italian anthologies, pop, …
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School safety is a crucial topic that requires our constant attention to enable proactive measures against violence. In this episode, we welcome back Kim Root, Manager of the Office of School Safety, to discuss the current state of school safety and the valuable resources her department provides to school districts.…
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Become Your Best Self with a Preschool - with Jamie Sonico
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Jamie Sonico was a former preschool teacher who was struggling after quitting her job and becoming a stay at home mom. She needed something just for herself while also supporting her family. After reading Joy's book and joining Preschool All Stars, she is excited to start her online preschool. Listen in to hear more about Preschool All Star, Jamie …
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Jackie Rae Show EP 109: Connecticut's Olivia Nelson-Ododa: Life Fashion & the evolution of the WNBA
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The LA Sparks drafted Olivia Nelson-Ododa in the second round of the 2022 draft. She appeared in 30 games her rookie season and started in six following Liz Cambage's departure. Learning from Nneka Ogwumike, her skills began to evolve as she transitioned from a college athlete at UConn to the pros. In August of her rookie season, she recorded a car…
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"Moving from the Corporate World to the Church World" with Lisa Hafemeister; Getting to Know Our New Director of HR and Strategic Planning
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Lisa Hafemeister is the new Director of HR and Strategic Planning for CityRise Church, helping us as we seek to do more in Houston and around the world for the Kingdom. She shares with us her faith background and heart to help the Church reach the world with the Gospel.By CityRise Church
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Create a Less Stressful and More Peaceful Classroom - with Amy Guttman
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Join me and my good friend Amy Guttman (pediatric OT & neurodevelopmental specialist!) as she shares her best strategies to create a preschool environment where your students will thrive! Please rate and review us at Apple Podcasts. (We hope we’ve earned your 5 stars!) GET MY FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR PRESCHOOL JOURNEY: ❤️ Get my FREE “Start Your Pre…
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As it's an election year, will all of your seats be filled? Join Executive Director Don Wotruba and Assistant Director of Leadership Development Debbie Stair as they discuss the current state of boards of education in Michigan and why it's crucial to bring civic-minded individuals to the table.By Michigan Association of School Boards
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Ditch the Job and Start a Preschool - with Jenn Dela Rosa
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Jenn Dela Rosa was an insurance agent who wanted to stay home with her daughter. After finding Preschool All Stars on Facebook, she jumped right into the 7-Day Challenge. Listen in to discover how Preschool All Star, Jenn Dela Rosa was able to quickly sign up students and open her preschool months ahead of schedule. Please rate and review us at App…
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"Taking Care of Single Moms" with Meg Baumgarten; What Lifehouse Houston is Doing to Care for Families in Great Need
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Meg Baumgarten is the Executive Assistant and Office Manager for Lifehouse Houston, seeking to help single pregnant moms get on their feet as they welcome new children into the world. Meg grew up at our West U Campus and is an incredible example of what it looks like to love and serve others in the name of Jesus! To learn more about Lifehouse visit…
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Start a Preschool as a Military Wife - Milani Bowman
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Preschool All Star, Milani Bowman is a teacher who has taught in the school district, private schools, and abroad. After finding Preschool All Stars on Facebook, she knew that starting a preschool was the perfect plan to keep her home with her kids and have the flexibility she needs as a military wife. Listen in to discover more about Milani and he…
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"Utlizing Summer Activities for Spiritual Growth" with Ashley Miksch; How Parents Can Partner with the Church
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Ashley Miksch is a Student Ministry Associate for CityRise and she and Jennifer offer some great wisdom about how parents can partner with our ministries during the summer to help their children grow in the faith. To learn more about all our summer activities for children and students visit https://cityrise.org/summer…
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