by Multiple Contributors The Leading Through Connection Network Diagnostic is a reflective tool that guides participants through the process of visually mapping their professional relationships — examining each through the lens of development, purpose, sponsorship, and support. Recently, Buellers had the opportunity to work through this tool together, facilitated by Katie Danna-Poston, Cohort 10. Below, …
by Jackie Cordova, Cohort 12 Desplácese hacia abajo para leer en español / Scroll down to read in Spanish In early childhood education, we often remind ourselves that each child and each family is unique. Our work is rooted in the understanding that development, culture, and values are not one-size-fits-all. We individualize curriculum, respect family …
By Lorendia Schmidt, Cohort 8 When you work as an independent consultant, the freedom is exhilarating – I make my own schedule and have no one to blame but myself when I’m overbooked. But the isolation can sometimes be intense, with no one to talk between meetings or over the proverbial water cooler. A few …
By: Julio Alas (él, he, him), Cohort 14 Recently, I was gifted a beautiful image and quote from a dear friend that reads: “You are in the wave of serendipity. You are ripe for opportunity, experience, and adventure. You are always at the right place at the right time. Trust the Universe.” This gift arrived …
by Connie Haberman, Cohort 9 Scroll down to read in Spanish / Desplácese hacia abajo para leer en español “It is literally impossible to be a woman. You are so beautiful, and so smart, and it kills me that you don’t think you’re good enough. Like, we have to always be extraordinary, but somehow we’re …
by Taran Schneider, Cohort 8 As I sit back and reflect on where I am in my personal and professional leadership journey, I feel both grateful and a little in awe of how far I’ve come. The past handful of years have been a whirlwind of intense change, growth, and challenges. I’ve had the privilege …
by Jenna Augustine, Cohort 7 What is the value of a fresh garden strawberry? Can a box full of nutrition staples like eggs, bread, fresh fruits, and vegetables impact an entire school? Through a recent Leadership Development/Resource Grant, Nourished SELF (School, Educators, Leaders,Families), provided a unique opportunity to explore how increasing access to healthy food …
by Hanna Nichols, Cohort 8 We all love a good metaphor…and in the social justice world, we love to evoke the “upstream” metaphor…where there is a rushing river of toxic sludge and people drowning in it while we as the helpers are on the shore trying to pull them out. Except wait! We also must …
By Diana Hererra, Cohort 9 When asked to write something for the BECLN Leaders Corner Blog I was sent some prompts that had me reflecting on my leadership journey so far. During that reflection it struck me how my professional leadership priorities have been influenced hugely by my personal experiences over the years. As most …
by Vani Tangella, Cohort 12 Embarking on the journey of self-discovery and deep equity work can be both challenging and enlightening. Our recent Leadership Development Resource/Grant project provided a unique opportunity for members to better understand how they navigate cultural differences and conflicts. Through a series of personalized assessments, trauma-informed coaching sessions, and thoughtful debriefing, …
