The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
🎙️ The Child Care Director’s Chair – Where Big Dreams and Bigger Leadership Collide!
Ready to level up your child care career? Whether you're a teacher assistant dreaming of that lead teacher badge, a lead ready to snag that director title, or a director with your sights set on owning your own center (or multiple ones 👀)—this is your seat at the table. And spoiler alert: leadership isn’t a title, it’s an action.
Hosted by the one and only Erica Saccoccio—part coach, part cheerleader, and full-time leadership hype man—you’ll get daily doses of real talk, big laughs, and bold leadership truths. We’re talking practical strategies, mindset shifts, and serious elevation vibes... all served with love (and a little sass 😘).
✨ New episodes drop Monday–Friday at 1 AM EST—so you can sip your coffee, set your goals, and strut into your center like the boss you’re becoming.
This show is a great addition to your leadership toolbox or the perfect resource for your team onboarding sessions—because the best programs grow their teams from within. 💪
Pull up your chair, future leader. Let’s do this thing. 💼💥
The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
290 Laughing Our Way to Better Learning: Humor & Self-Care in Education
In this engaging conversation, Jay Yoder, a comedian and educator, shares his journey from teaching to comedy, emphasizing the importance of humor in education. He discusses how laughter can alleviate stress, foster connections, and create a positive learning environment. Jay offers practical strategies for educators to incorporate humor into their classrooms and highlights the significance of teacher well-being. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes, the challenges of balancing teaching and comedy, and future projects aimed at promoting empathy and understanding in education.
takeaways
- Laughter is essential for alleviating stress in education.
- Finding joy in teaching can lead to personal fulfillment.
- Humor can create a safe and engaging learning environment.
- Teachers should prioritize their own well-being to better support students.
- Incorporating humor can enhance student engagement and curiosity.
- Personal stories can foster connections between educators and students.
- Simple activities like joke of the day can lighten the classroom atmosphere.
- Teachers can use comedy to break tension and improve morale.
- Balancing multiple roles can be challenging but rewarding.
- Empathy and understanding are crucial in education, especially for students with special needs.
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