Early Education Leaders, an Institute at UMass Boston

provides the leadership development opportunities and infrastructure that early educators need to support thriving children and families.

April 15, 2025
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Leading by Example: Adriana Batista-Guerra Empowers Early Educators

Adriana Batista-Guerra didn’t always see herself as a leader. The self-described introvert began her early education career as a family childcare provider and assumed leadership meant “picking up a banner” and advocating at the State House—activities well outside her comfort … Continue reading

July 21, 2023
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Meet a StrongStart PDC Training Specialist: Jody Figuerido, Ph.D.

As early educators, we’re well aware of the chaos COVID-19 caused in our profession. Many of us are still grappling with pandemic-related financial shortfalls, staffing shortages, and an increase in challenging behavior among the children in our classrooms or programs—along … Continue reading

February 9, 2023
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StrongStart Professional Development Centers Leadership Coaching Institute successfully launches

Congratulations to the participants of our inaugural StrongStart Coaching Institute! Created and facilitated by the StrongStart Coaching Committee, this training was offered to all coaches, who work with early childhood leaders and educators through the StrongStart PDCs. The training was … Continue reading

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