Celebrate Dr. Teri Talan’s lasting impact on early childhood education at Leadership Connections 2026, honoring her legacy, leadership, and contributions to the ECEC workforce.
Rising leader Shadeen Holmes, the 2025 scholarship recipient, is advancing equity in early childhood education through leadership, advocacy, and community-driven impact.
Meet Monique Watts-Dennis, the 2026 Paula Jorde Bloom Scholarship recipient—an early childhood leader driving impact through dedication, leadership, and commitment to quality care and education.
Discover the enduring legacy of visionary founder Paula Jorde Bloom and how her leadership transformed early childhood education through the McCormick Institute for Early Childhood at National Louis University, inspiring leaders and advancing quality nationwide.
Paula Steffen reflects on over 40 years in early childhood leadership—her journey, roles, and heartfelt gratitude as she retires as Quality Supports & Evaluation Manager.
Meet the 2025 Paula Jorde Bloom Scholarship recipient and learn how this outstanding individual is advancing leadership and excellence in early childhood education.
The words from the song PEOPLE: People who need people Are the luckiest people in the world These words are what come to mind as I reflect on my career at National Louis University (NLU). I want to thank all those people whom I have I worked with, encountered, coached, and served in the various […]
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The McCormick Center will soon be housed in the McCormick Institute for Early Childhood as the Center for Early Childhood Leadership. The Institute, which will launch in late Fall 2024, will expand access, equity, and innovation within the early childhood education (ECE) sector. With this important work and transition already underway, Lisa Downey, Ed.D., has […]
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CHICAGO (March 28, 2024) – National Louis University (NLU) is pleased to announce the creation of the McCormick Institute for Early Childhood. Made possible in part by a generous grant of $5 million from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, the Institute will officially launch in late fall 2024 with the mission to expand access, equity, […]
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The Paula Jorde Bloom Scholarship, first awarded in 2019, is intended to support emerging and aspiring early childhood leaders dedicated to providing the highest quality care and education for children and families. The scholarship, established by Paula’s family after she passed in 2018, highlights her legendary devotion to improving early childhood professional standards. We extend congratulations to […]
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