Leadership is a Way of Being!
Leadership is not only a position, it is a way of being – a way of seeing the world – our world – the world of early childhood education and care. Leaders are found everywhere in our field, bringing vision, trust, and hope. Not just anybody can do this work we do – caring for and about our youngest children and their families. We provide intentionally excellent early childhood experiences for children – filled with wonder, love, an expectation that each child is seen as capable and competent and is cared for and nurtured. We support our families and provide a foundation for our communities. Our passion sustains us, but it can wear thin.
We need each other, relationships we can count on. We need to embrace the power of reflective practice and we need to nurture our own sense of wonder. Margaret Wheatley in her 2017 book asks, “Who Do We Choose to Be?” My question is “Who do we choose to be for our children, our families and communities? If we are to succeed at who we choose to be for them, as leaders, who do we need to be for ourselves and each other?”
Facilitator Biography:
Pam Boulton, Ed.D., is the Coordinator for the Exchange Leadership Initiative for Exchange Magazine and is one of the Conveners for the Exchange ROW (Reimagining Our Work) Initiative. She teaches a four course leadership series for early childhood professionals, is a founding member of the Wisconsin Nature Action Collaborative for Children, is actively involved in the World Forum Foundation Working Group on Children’s Rights and is UW- Milwaukee Child Care Director Emeritus. Pam continues to be a guiding force in the design, development and delivery of child care leadership courses, training programs and professional development opportunities.
November 12, 2021
8:45 AM