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PODCAST

Schools of Excellence: The No. 1 ECE & Private School Leadership Podcast

Chanie Wilschanski

If you are an Early Childhood director or childcare owner, prepare to transform your school and life with the Schools of Excellence podcast. Tune in each week to learn from Chanie Wilschanski, the founder and host of the Schools of Excellence Podcast and a mom of 4 kids. Each episode will be packed with tools and strategies - equipping school leaders to improve staff retention, increase teacher motivation, grow parent partnerships, create a collaborative culture, and enjoy a beautiful quality of

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30:39

How to Get Out of the Day To Day

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2024/10/08

Picture this–you’re walking through your school, juggling urgent emails, staff questions, and never-ending paperwork.The days blur together as you tackle one crisis after another. But what if there was a way to break free from this chaos?In this week’s episode, Chanie addresses a critical challenge faced by school leaders: being trapped in the day-to-day operations. Chanie explains how creating a “Work Smarter” calendar can revolutionize your leadership approach, allowing you to move from reactive

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40:42

Healing from Pregnancy Loss: The Power of Support

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2024/10/01

In the journey of life, we often encounter moments that challenge our resilience and redefine our understanding of joy.Join Chanie, as she courageously shares her deeply personal experience with pregnancy loss, revealing the unexpected lessons that emerged from her heartache and healing.In this week’s episode of Schools of Excellence, Chanie opens up about her emotional journey following a pregnancy loss. From the initial joy of discovering her pregnancy to the profound heartache that followed, she

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34:58

Building Strong Foundations for Leadership & Growth...

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2024/09/23

What does it take to move from survival mode to true leadership?In this week’s episode, Chanie interviews Mel Elridge, a director at an early education lab school, who shares her powerful transformation since joining the Schools of Excellence program in 2020. Together, they explore how Mel built stronger connections within her team, shifted her mindset from chaos to growth, and implemented practical systems that foster a healthier work-life balance.Key Topics Discussed:The vitality of cultivating

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31:20

How to Increase the Lifetime Value of Each...

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2024/09/16

A parent is standing at your school's front desk, full of questions about how your program will fit their family’s unique needs.Now, multiply that by dozens of families, each with different backgrounds, expectations, and concerns.How do you speak to all of them with each of their individual needs?In this episode, Chanie introduces her Parent Archetypes Framework, helping schools decode the unique needs of families—from first-time parents to multicultural families and grandparent guardians. By

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01:14:47

Retention Intelligence Framework: Transforming Exit...

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2024/09/09

What do you do when two of your most trusted teachers have unexpectedly handed in their resignations?This is the reality of staff turnover faced by many school leaders.In this episode of the Schools of Excellence podcast, Chanie delves into the multifaceted issue of staff retention within early education centers. Drawing on her extensive research and hands-on experience, Chanie introduces the "Retention Intelligence Framework" and guides school leaders on how to build a positive and sustainable

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33:14

Steady in the Storm: Leading Schools in a Contracted...

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2024/09/02

Making decisions when leading in the school system can feel like a storm, and with the economic state of things, it can feel like the storm is only getting stronger.But… as you navigate the turbulent waters of school management, you may be surprised to find out that the right strategies can turn challenges into opportunities.In this episode of Schools of Excellence, Chanie breaks down critical strategies for early education leaders to optimize cash flow, manage enrollment challenges, and stand out

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33:43

The REAL cause of your profit and enrollment problems

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2024/08/26

I know you know that feeling of immense overwhelm when you look at the endless tasks on your school calendar.A pit in your stomach starts to form just by looking at everything you need to accomplish with such little time.But it doesn’t always have to feel that way…In this episode, Chanie reveals the secrets to mastering calendar audits and making strategic decisions that align with your school’s long-term goals. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, Chanie illustrates how thoughtful

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32:33

How to increase enrollment THIS month

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2024/08/19

Struggling with school enrollment can feel like navigating a maze of challenges and stress, leaving you wondering if there’s a clear path to attracting and retaining families.Join Chanie Wilschanski as she cuts through the confusion and reveals actionable strategies to transform your enrollment process, turning it from a daunting task into a streamlined, effective approach. Chanie goes over three key tactics that can drive immediate results and set the stage for long-term success. These tactics are

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28:41

From Overwhelmed to Thriving Leader with Stacey Smith

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2024/08/12

In the demanding world of early education, balancing professional challenges and personal life can feel overwhelming.So, how did Stacy Smith, founder of Big Timber Daycare, transform her childcare center into a thriving example of integrated leadership and personal fulfillment?Join Chanie Wilschanski as she and Stacy delve into the transformative effects of values-based leadership on both professional and personal realms. Stacy opens up about her journey in reshaping her approach to leading a

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20:31

189. Audit Season: Maximizing Summer to Enhance...

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2024/08/05

When I lived in New York, I spent a lot of time inside during the winter because I didn’t want to freeze my face.But here in Florida, it’s the exact opposite.I find myself indoors all summer because I don’t want to melt.My older kids are away at camp, and Mayer’s and my work schedules both have a little bit more flexibility.We’ve started a family tradition of using the summer to assess our household.Is there maintenance we need to do on the house?Do we want to cancel some streaming subscriptions?How

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17:04

188. How to Coach Staff when they are in a State of...

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2024/07/29

One of my clients is a school owner who hired a new director to lead a brand-new location.In the beginning, the director was doing a great job.But then she started to fall short… including on tasks that were not all that complicated.The owner was concerned the director was acting helpless, especially when it came to her regular duties.She said to me, “Chanie, I don’t know what to do. What do I tell her? How do I train her?”If she wanted to invest in this director, I suggested she take her out to

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31:09

187. Tolerating Good Enough For Long Enough To Create...

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2024/07/15

I remember when I got my first W2 job when I was 19.I was so proud and excited.I was working hard, showing up every day, and doing my best.But when I got that first paycheck, my heart sank.I thought, “There’s something wrong. This is not the amount that was in my contract.”I went to my boss and gently let her know about the mistake.Little did I know there was no mistake.She showed me the other side of the paycheck, with taxes, benefits, and withholdings.It was Greek to me. I had no idea how the

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21:18

186. Navigating Conflicting Emotions Around Big...

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2024/07/08

Big decisions are tough.I was speaking with one of my clients who was considering letting a director go.There was a clear mismatch of values between the director and the school.Everything the owner had tried to get the director on track had failed.And yet if she fired the director, the owner would have to expand her workload. She would get stuck doing all the director’s tasks, even though she was already tired. Plus, she would have to go through the exhausting process of hiring a replacement.It all

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31:29

185. Veteran vs New Staff: Leadership and Decision...

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2024/07/01

During my second year of teaching, I was only 20 years old.Our school had teachers do home visits before the school year started, so the child could get to know their teacher before entering the classroom.I remember one home visit distinctly because the child’s mom came on so strong.“How old are you? Do you have a college degree? Are you in a relationship? Have you ever provided childcare before?”She interrogated me.I remember thinking, “This woman’s going to eat me alive!”The insecurity I felt is

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184. Veteran vs New Staff: Professional Development

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2024/06/24

I was recently texting with a one-on-one client.She had a decision to make about professional development, and she asked me what she should do.It would have been easier for me to say, “Do XYZ.”But I didn’t.Instead, I wrote back, “You hired me to coach, mentor, and uplevel you. I want you to trust your decision-making ability. What do you believe should happen?”She clearly thought I was overcomplicating things (and I don’t blame her!). She wrote back, “Chanie, I just want answers.”She had decision

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21:34

183. Veteran vs New Staff: Parent and Child Engagement

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2024/06/17

Recently, I was reading an article in the Journal of Human Resources that highlighted a difference in the teaching practices between veteran teachers and new teachers.Veteran teachers demonstrate confidence and expertise in the classroom. They’re experienced, and they love to be recognized for what they’ve brought to your school.New teachers are more likely to experiment and innovate, especially when it comes to integrating technology into the class. They’re searching for mentorship and

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33:17

182. Building a Culture of Excellence with Kathy Gray

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2024/06/10

In 2019, Kathy owned three ECE centers near Richmond, Virginia.She felt a lot of empathy for the dedicated women who worked in her school.They always were the kind of people who would always give, give, give without receiving in return.They were burning the midnight oil and without inner peace. That meant burnout was on the horizon.Kathy knew she couldn’t guide them as a leader just yet, because she was exactly the same.She was running herself ragged wearing all the hats in her school.When she

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32:49

181. Winning in the Dark: Shame and Anger

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2024/06/03

Recently, I was speaking with an owner who was opening a second location.Despite this being an exciting time for her school, she was drowning in shame.“Chanie, I keep starting and stopping, starting and stopping,” she told me.I asked her what she meant.She told me she felt ashamed that she couldn’t be consistent with her decisions. “I keep creating policies, implementing them, then getting pushback, and changing the policy again. I feel like I’m always backing out of my commitments.”First of all,

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20:47

180. Winning in the Dark: Comparison

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2024/05/27

Comparisonitis is so common for school leaders.I used to compare myself to others constantly.It’s only natural in the face of successful-looking influencers and mountains of social media content.But two and a half years ago, I got super honest with myself.What was actually important to me? Was it accolades and endless business growth?No. What truly mattered was these two things: my faith and my family.So I committed to maintaining my business programs, revenue, and profit margins for 24 months,

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32:10

179. Winning in the Dark: Enoughness and Worthiness

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2024/05/20

My client, Jaycee, was doing something truly amazing. She’d worked hard and put in extra hours to build a culture of teacher collaboration.As a result, there was unity within the staff, and children’s learning and engagement soared.She was really pleased with the outcome.…But no one else seemed to notice.She brought the question to the Schools of Excellence community for owners and directors.She kept reassuring us, “I am happy! This is exactly what I wanted.”And then she’d add, “I just wish other

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