In this episode, Prerna Richards of Together We Grow shares insights on supporting overwhelmed early childcare educators.
Our Expert Prerna Richards
Prerna Richards is the CEO and Founder of Together We Grow, a keynote speaker, and a behavior coach passionate about early childhood education. With expertise in program development, accreditation, and business transformation, she has led initiatives that enhance early learning experiences, impact thousands of educators and children, and drive operational excellence. Her leadership in strategic partnerships, professional development, and team engagement has strengthened early education programs nationwide, making a lasting impact on the field.
About Together We Grow
Together We Grow LLC, founded by Prerna Richards, is an early childhood education organization dedicated to empowering educators and caregivers. With over 39 years of experience in the field, Prerna offers services such as professional development, behavior coaching, and NAEYC accreditation consulting. Her approach emphasizes play-based learning, social-emotional development, and the latest brain research to create responsive and joyful classrooms. Together We Grow LLC operates on principles of respect, dignity, and inclusivity, striving to meet educators where they are and inspire them to become their best selves.
In this episode, we cover:
– Understanding burnout in educators
– Supporting overwhelmed educators
– Coaching techniques for educators
– Building connections before corrections
A sneak peek inside the episode:
“Joy and stress are two contradicting emotions that our brain is incapable of experiencing at the same time. If you’re stressed, you have to choose joy. You have to invite joy. You have to find little moments where joy can enter.”
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