Monique Watts-Dennis reflects on her impactful experience at the Paula Jorde Bloom Scholarship conference. Learn about her leadership insights today!
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.
Shadeen Holmes shares her experience at Leadership Connections 2025. Join us in supporting early childhood education and leadership growth.
Meet Monique Watts-Dennis, the 2026 Paula Jorde Bloom Scholarship recipient. Support early childhood leadership & learn more about her journey.
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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