In this episode, Jenni Gaffney of Young Academics Early Learning Centre gives us an overview of distributed leadership and its impact across an early learning organisation.
Our Expert Jenni Gaffney
Jenni Gaffney, Director of Operations at Young Academics Early Learning Centre, is an accomplished General Manager with extensive experience in education management. Armed with a Bachelor of Education specializing in Early Childhood Education and Teaching from Macquarie University, Jenni is deeply committed to fostering high-quality early learning environments. Her diverse expertise spans nonprofit organizations, government, coaching, facilitation, and management, reflecting her ability to lead with innovation and operational excellence. Passionate about supporting educators and families, Jenni plays a pivotal role in shaping positive outcomes for early learning communities.
About Young Academics Early Learning Centre
Young Academics Early Learning Centre, established in 2009, is a family-owned Australian provider of early childhood education and care. With over 30 centres across New South Wales, Young Academics offers tailored programs for children aged six weeks to six years, including the Evolution Program for infants and toddlers and the Transition to School Program for preschoolers. The centres emphasize play-based learning, holistic development, and inclusive environments, featuring purpose-built indoor and outdoor spaces. Additional offerings include S.T.E.A.M. workshops, music and movement classes, and a strong focus on nutrition with meals prepared by in-house chefs. Young Academics also partners with The Wiggles to enhance their curriculum with exclusive musical content, supporting children’s cognitive and emotional development.
In this episode we cover:
– Empowering teams
– Building confidence
– Communication and shared understanding
A sneak peek inside the episode:
“I think for myself and my team, we really focus on the distributed leadership model being a collaborative approach where everybody in the business is invited to contribute to where the company’s going and what we’re going to achieve. I feel that with everybody on board with where the journey is headed and everybody’s in alignment with where we want to go, we tend to have greater success.”
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