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Reimagine Childhood

Early Childhood Christian Network

Welcome to Reimagine Childhood brought to you by Early Childhood Christian Network—where we equip you with the tools you need so you can confidently care for and teach young children. We know early childhood is prime time for all development and, yet, we often overlook our critical role in providing optimal learning experiences. In every episode, you"ll find seasoned experts sharing their passion and expertise in a way that is easily applied to everyday experiences in the classroom and anywhere

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Ep 52: Beating Burnout: Practical Stress Relief for...

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2025/01/27

David Rische has served in public education for 28 years as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal. He retired as the principal of a public school Early Learning Center in the summer of 2024. He has presented at a wide variety of educational conferences throughout the state. David has had multiple educational articles published in professional journals and he has self-published 3 books. He holds a Masters of Education Administration. David also loves performing magic shows for children and

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Ep 51: Practical Health Tips for the New Year with...

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2025/01/13

I’d love to introduce you to my guest today – Jennifer Pickett. Jennifer is a seasoned Dietitian with a Master’s in Human Nutrition and over 26 years of experience. Transitioning into Functional Medicine, she now specializes in women’s hormones as a Certified Midlife Specialist and Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. Jennifer coaches women virtually, helping them reclaim their spark and revitalize their bodies. As the creator of The Hormone Huddle and host of the Healthy Harmony podcast,

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Ep 50: Bridging the Gap: Uniting Church and Weekday...

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2024/12/30

It’s our 50th episode of the Reimagine Childhood podcast! Thanks for making it this far with us. We hope it’s been beneficial to you and those you are tending to. Today, I am going solo and diving into a topic that I am very passionate about–the importance of building strong partnerships between church weekday ministries and the overall church community. More than likely, your weekday program is serving both church members and non-church members, which means you have a prime opportunity to reach

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Ep 49: Cultivating Virtue: Teaching Character and...

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2024/12/16

We’re having a conversation with a longtime friend and advocate for faith-based early education, Peggy Osborne today. Peggy has journeyed alongside her husband, Chris Osborne, in pastoral ministry for over 40 years. Having served faithfully at Central Church in College Station, Texas for over three decades, she now finds herself in Fort Worth, supporting her husband's teaching role at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary as a mentor for pastor's wives and female seminary students. Peggy has a

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Ep 48: Building Strong Foundations: Supporting Infant...

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2024/12/02

Today on the podcast, my guest is Shela Mobarak. Shela is passionate about high-quality early learning for everyone. She has a wide array of experiences, from corporate HR to faith-based weekday leadership, and she is the founder of Be The Seed of Change, a consulting and professional development organization based in Plano, Texas. She is known for her passion for the early childhood profession and collaborates with a variety of teams at all levels. Shela has a Masters degree in Conflict Analysis

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Ep 47: Sharing the Pen: Building Confident Writers...

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2024/11/18

My guest today is Melissa Leach, the owner, and president, of Leach Literacy Training (LLT), Melissa is a sought-after literacy change leader for her knowledge of literacy and her ability to make success in every component feel achievable. Melissa has been a dynamic classroom teacher, a state-level Literacy Specialist, a Professional Learning Designer for the District of Columbia Public Schools, and a K-12 ELAR and SLAR Specialist. She currently works full-time alongside her team of literacy staff

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Ep 46: Unwrapping the Whys: Understanding and Guiding...

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2024/11/04

Today’s episode will be valuable to all of you at this time of year. I’m looking forward to introducing you to Claire Turner. As an educator with two decades of experience, Claire provides a unique perspective on positive behavior interventions, collaborative communication, and other valuable team-building topics. Claire is a Kindergarten teacher and serves as the Director of Programs and Lead Educator for W.I.L.D., a ministry of SUMMIT focused on equipping women to root, bloom, and flourish while

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BONUS: Protecting What Matters: The Vital Role of...

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2024/10/28

Our guest today is Samantha Phillips, aka, That Sparkly Insurance Chic! She’s spent over a decade coaching childcare leaders about risk management and empowering them to make wise business protection choices. She is nationally recognized as an advocate for early childhood, breaking ground by educating educators in an often overlooked area. She’s not just an insurance expert (although she definitely is that), she is a valuable resource and a beacon in the early childhood community adding a sparkly

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Ep 45: Moving Toward Literacy: The Power of Physical...

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2024/10/21

Stacy Benge is an ECCN favorite. She is a frequent presenter at our events and we enjoy having her on the podcast from time to time. She’s the author of “The Whole Child Alphabet: How Children Actually Develop Literacy” – linked in the show notes. She is passionate about whole-child development and shares her knowledge readily with practical, engaging, and fun content. Stacy has a master of science degree in Human Development, over a decade of experience in the classroom, and another twenty

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Ep 44: Nurturing Little Souls: Teaching God’s Word to...

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2024/10/07

My guest today is Melissa McKenzie. Melissa holds a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Stephen F. Austin University and is one of our favorite presenters at live conferences every year. She is an Early Childhood Professional who is committed to making learning a joyful journey. She has written faith-based and movement curricula and taught in a large Early Childhood Center, she was the FCS Childhood Guidance/Human Resource Practicum Teacher, and Preschool Director for Cypress Ranch

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Ep 43: Nurturing Creativity: Embracing Process Art...

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2024/09/23

In today’s episode, I had a great conversation with Jennifer McCarville, founder of Marvelously Made - The School for Young Children just outside of San Antonio, TX. Jennifer has spent three decades studying early childhood education and child development. She is a steadfast and unapologetic advocate for children and their right to a play-filled and developmentally appropriate education. Her work training teachers and educating parents is equipping others to understand how children learn and what

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Ep 42: Navigating Separation Anxiety: Insights and...

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2024/09/09

Our guest today is Lauren Osborne. Lauren has a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University as well as a Master’s of Education from the University of Texas at Arlington. She was a teacher for eight years, both in the public and private sector, and has been a Christian Independent Consultant/Speaker for over fifteen years. She deeply desires to encourage and refresh women to live in the freedom that comes with believing and obeying God fully. Today, Lauren and I will be talking about separation

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Ep 41: Fostering Self-Regulation: The Four C’s...

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2024/08/26

Diane Goyette, is a Child Development Specialist with over 30 years of early education experience, teaching children in public school, university laboratories, faith-based preschools, and child care programs. She has taught adults as an adjunct professor and as the owner of Early Childhood Specialties, she develops and presents training and provides consulting for early childhood professionals. She holds a master’s degree in Child Development and a Lifetime Texas Educator Certificate for Pre-K

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Ep 40: Creating Connections: How the Environment...

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2024/08/12

Dr. Sharon R. Jackson is a life-long early childhood advocate and a seasoned professional with experience in local, state, and national presentations throughout her career. She is an encourager by nature…From a background that includes public schools, military childcare centers, faith-based organizations, and for-profit settings, her experience is not only wide-ranging but also deeply grounded in appropriate practice and respect for young children. Dr. Jackson has held positions of leadership in her

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Ep 39: Stress to Success: Practical Strategies for...

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2024/07/29

Today’s guest is Prerna Richards, a conference attendee favorite! Prerna is an international speaker, coach, and consultant who has been in the early childhood field for almost four decades. She founded Together We Grow a few years ago as a coaching and education provider for early childhood educators and parents. She believes every child is born capable and intelligent and deserves the best start in life and this starts with the teachers being trained in the latest research on child growth and

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Ep. 38: Shared Spaces, Shared Ministry: Navigating...

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2024/07/15

I’m looking forward to introducing you to our podcast guest today. Julie Hammer is a Christ-follower, wife, mom, and minister to preschoolers and kids - in that order! She serves as Children’s Minister and Interim Preschool Minister at First Baptist Church Lewisville, Texas, where she oversees weekday ministry. Julie also leads conferences for Texas Baptists and serves as a part of the Texas Baptist Conclave Next Gen Planning Team. In today’s episode, we are discussing the challenges and importance

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Ep. 37: Finding Joy in Play: Combatting Stress and...

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2024/07/01

Today, there is no special guest, all you have is me, Monica Healer, your host. Today, we’re discussing the importance of play for adults by prioritizing activities that bring joy. I know the realities of stress and burnout that many early childhood leaders and teachers experience are real. This is why engaging in activities that stimulate creativity and improve brain functionality is so important. In this episode, we’ll discuss activities that we can do to alleviate stress, such as reading for

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Ep. 36: The Many Hats of Early Childhood Educators...

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2024/06/17

I’m chatting with another of our summer keynote presenters today – Shaneil Yarbrough, affectionately known as “PJ” in her circles! You are going to love her. PJ has a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education with a minor in early childhood education from Southern Arkansas University. Her professional career spans over twenty years within the education field, with children at the heart of her work. She is intentional about striving for effectiveness, empathy, and equality for all children

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Ep. 35: Prioritizing Play: Unpacking School Readiness...

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2024/06/03

Our guest today is Stacy Benge. If you’ve attended any of our summer conferences over the last few years, you’ve probably heard from Stacy! She is an early childhood speaker who approaches learning in the early years with practicality and common sense. Standing firm on the truth that children learn best through simple, authentic experiences, Stacy advocates for child-led play to build solid foundations for child development. In addition to a Master of Science degree in Human Development and Family

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Ep. 34: Creating Sacred Spaces: Nurturing Spiritual...

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2024/05/20

Today I’m chatting with Dr. Mimi Larson, Executive Director of the Center for Faith and Children and Assistant Professor at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Mimi, a scholar-practitioner and advocate for children's spirituality, brings over 25 years of experience in ministry and curriculum development. She focuses on children's faith formation, in particular, how young children make meaning of their faith. Most recently, she has been exploring children's engagement in sacred play in worship

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