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Show Up and Connect

Oct 14, 2026

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4 min read

Show Up and Connect

Turning fall fun into community connections, teacher growth, and enrollment opportunities

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
You’re Allowed to Step Away

Oct 7, 2026

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4 min read

You’re Allowed to Step Away

Why taking care of yourself, recharging, and giving others room to lead makes you a stronger leader.

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Listen More, Talk Less

Sep 30, 2026

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4 min read

Listen More, Talk Less

How listening helps us grow as leaders, build problem-solvers, and stop carrying everything ourselves.

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Letting Go... What if Their Way Works?

Sep 23, 2026

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3 min read

Letting Go... What if Their Way Works?

Delegating, empowering, and giving others room to lead differently.

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Breaking News: The Leader Doesn’t Know Everything!

Sep 16, 2026

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6 min read

Breaking News: The Leader Doesn’t Know Everything!

Sometimes the best thing you can do is stop solving, start listening, and get curious.

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
25+ Years in Early Childhood Education: I’m Still Learning

Sep 9, 2026

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4 min read

25+ Years in Early Childhood Education: I’m Still Learning

What 25 years in early childhood has taught me about the work, the people, and the roadblocks along the way.

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
The First 30 Days: Creating Momentum That Lasts

Sep 2, 2026

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4 min read

The First 30 Days: Creating Momentum That Lasts

Supporting Teachers, Connecting with Families, and Building Relationships that Strengthen Retention

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Filling the Funnel: Preparing for Full Classrooms This Fall

Aug 26, 2026

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5 min read

Filling the Funnel: Preparing for Full Classrooms This Fall

Turning Interest Into Enrollment Through Intentional Leadership, Relationships, and Follow-Through

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Classrooms That Thrive: Preparing the Environment for a Successful Fall

Aug 19, 2026

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6 min read

Classrooms That Thrive: Preparing the Environment for a Successful Fall

Creating environments where teachers know what to do, children know what to expect, and learning can happen.

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Strong ECE Leaders: Build Teams That Thrive

Aug 12, 2026

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4 min read

Strong ECE Leaders: Build Teams That Thrive

Preparing Your People for a Successful Fall

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Purpose Before Planning

Aug 5, 2026

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3 min read

Purpose Before Planning

Transitioning from Summer to School: Reconnecting Your Team to Mission, Purpose, and Passion

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Resilient Leadership: The Foundation for a Successful Fall

Jul 29, 2026

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4 min read

Resilient Leadership: The Foundation for a Successful Fall

Strong leaders prepare both their classrooms and themselves to help their teams adapt, recover, and thrive through challenges.

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
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