MO-SECA Leadership Academy - Kansas City Plaza

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 12:00 PM to Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:00 PM CDT

4600 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States

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Friday, May 17, 2024 at 12:00 PM to Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:00 PM CDT

Cascade Conference Center, 4600 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States.

This Leadership Academy will inspire early childhood program administrators—directors, coordinators, and family child care owner/operators—to consider the future of their programs and provide them with the skills and tools to motivate others. Leadership requires “forward, big picture thinking” which can be challenging when you are putting out the daily fires that overwhelm you. These refreshing training sessions will encourage you to reflect on your program and consider new ways to lead. Connect with other leaders to learn from their experiences and share what is working for you.

Early Childhood Innovation Center at UMKC - IHD

The Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC) at UMKC's Institute for Human Development

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Sessions on May 17, 2024

12:00 PM

New to MO-SECA? Start Here! (Optional)

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
    Jacklyn Aldrich
    MO-SECA Project CoordinatorUMKC-IHD Early Childhood Innovation Center
    Jacklyn Aldrich is a?Project Coordinator for the MOSECA. She has been working in public education for the past 22 years in both large districts and small rural districts as a classroom teacher in PreK-4th grades, Special Education teacher in PreK-12th grades, School Based Behavioral Specialist, Parent as Teachers Director, Preschool Director, Curriculum Director, Special Services Coordinator and Director, and Grants Writer and Grants Administrator. Jacklyn received her bachelor's in elementary education from Southwest Missouri State University, a master's in Curriculum and Instruction (Reading Emphasis) from Grand Canyon University, and a Specialist in School Administration (Special Education Director). Her family (husband, herself, and four kids) reside in Chadwick, Missouri, where they operate a working farm.
    12:30 PM

    Plenary Session: Riddle Me This: Asking the Right Questions for Decision-Making

    12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
      Mike Abel
      DirectorUMKC-IHD Early Childhood Innovation Center
      Mike Abel is the Director of the Early Childhood Innovation Center at the UMKC Institute for Human Development. He has extensive experience in national and state program evaluation, validation of research instruments, and facilitating community-based collaboratives. He holds an Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Educational Leadership Policy and Foundations, an M.A. in Educational Administration, and an M.A. in Early Childhood Education. Mike leads several projects for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to advance the early childhood workforce and to improve the quality of early education, teaching, and home visiting. He is the co-author of Building on Whole Leadership: Energizing and Strengthening Your Early Childhood Program (Gryphon House).
      02:15 PM

      Whole Leadership - Part 1: Essentials

      02:15 PM - 03:45 PM
        Melissa Roach
        Training Facilitator SpecialistMidwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership
        Melissa Roach is a Training Facilitator Specialist for Missouri Supporting Early Childhood Administrators (MO-SECA) representing the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership (MCNL) of the Henry W. Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). Melissa has a bachelor’s in early childhood and Elementary Education, and a master’s in education technology from the University of Central Missouri (UCM). Melissa has over twenty years of experience in Early Childhood Education, where she began her career as a toddler teacher, summer camp educator, and assistant director. She was a Parent Educator for Parents as Teachers and Great Circle for several years, before becoming a program and community relations manager for a non-profit safety organization based in Kansas City called Charlie’s House. In addition, Melissa also worked for Missouri Humanities as a Read from the Start Discussion Leader, and as a Parent Aide for the Department of Family Services. Friends, family, and colleagues alike, all have said that Melissa has a plethora of resources and experience that she loves to share! Melissa lives in Greenwood, Missouri with her husband, two teenage daughters (ages 14 and 13) and stays very busy, in addition to her work, as PTA President and chauffer to all thing's soccer, softball, guitar lessons, marching band, choir and more!

        Follow the Leader: Understanding Followership

        02:15 PM - 03:45 PM
          Elizabeth Ireland
          Director of TrainingMidwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership
          Elizabeth Ireland is the Director of Training for the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership. In addition to leading training efforts for the Midwest Center, Elizabeth has designed and implemented leadership and business trainings to help raise the collective capacity of early childhood administrators throughout Missouri as part of the MO-SECA program (Missouri Supporting Early Childhood Administrators). Elizabeth also teaches undergraduate- and graduate coursework at UMKC’s Henry W. Bloch School of Management in the following areas—nonprofit management and leadership, creating and measuring social change, and nonprofit organizational context. As a lifetime learner, Elizabeth is a Ph.D. student at UMKC focusing on organizational behavior of nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Elizabeth is passionate about further developing our understanding of leading and following within organizations. Prior to this, Elizabeth earned her master’s in public administration with an emphasis in nonprofit management from UMKC. Elizabeth has four children and a beautiful new grandson to make sure she stays plenty busy! Having previously balanced school (by earning two master’s degrees) as a stay-at-home mom; she now finds herself working through the complexity of trying to balance work, academic pursuits, and life. This rich context helps ensure she brings a sense of authenticity and humility to each session.

          Building on Staff Strengths

          02:15 PM - 03:45 PM
            Phillis Mills
            Content SpecialistEarly Childhood Innovation Center

            Leading the Way in EC: A Guide to the Code of Ethics and Declaration of Commitment.

            02:15 PM - 03:45 PM
              Odette Valdez
              Content SpecialistEarly Childhood Innovation Center
              Educational professional with experience managing educational institution. Expert in program management and development, administration, facilitation, training, supervision, leadership development, youth and adult education. Proven ability to lead and sustain high standard quality institution in various countries.
              04:00 PM

              Building Staff Morale

              04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
                Melissa Roach
                Training Facilitator SpecialistMidwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership
                Melissa Roach is a Training Facilitator Specialist for Missouri Supporting Early Childhood Administrators (MO-SECA) representing the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership (MCNL) of the Henry W. Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). Melissa has a bachelor’s in early childhood and Elementary Education, and a master’s in education technology from the University of Central Missouri (UCM). Melissa has over twenty years of experience in Early Childhood Education, where she began her career as a toddler teacher, summer camp educator, and assistant director. She was a Parent Educator for Parents as Teachers and Great Circle for several years, before becoming a program and community relations manager for a non-profit safety organization based in Kansas City called Charlie’s House. In addition, Melissa also worked for Missouri Humanities as a Read from the Start Discussion Leader, and as a Parent Aide for the Department of Family Services. Friends, family, and colleagues alike, all have said that Melissa has a plethora of resources and experience that she loves to share! Melissa lives in Greenwood, Missouri with her husband, two teenage daughters (ages 14 and 13) and stays very busy, in addition to her work, as PTA President and chauffer to all thing's soccer, softball, guitar lessons, marching band, choir and more!

                Whole Leadership - Part 2: Pedagogical and Administrative

                04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
                  Shannon Peery
                  Trainer Facilitator SpecialistMidwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership
                  Shannon Peery is a Trainer Facilitator Specialist for MO-SECA with the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership (MCNL) of the Henry W. Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). He is excited and grateful to be a part of this university community, enjoys sharing applied scholarship to ECAs across the state, and collaborating on capacity building and strategic projects with the Center. Shannon has a Bachelor’s in Theatre/Liberal Arts from the College of Wooster (Ohio) and a M.Ed from Avila University. He completed the Nonprofit Certificate in Management and Innovation in 2021 and, in December 2023, graduated from UMKC/Bloch with a Master of Public Administration degree. He joined MCNL in March 2023. Shannon’s experience includes many years as a secondary educator, primarily teaching Speech, Theatre and Humanities and serving as a Lead Teacher and Curriculum Expert. He is an amateur musician and actor. His creative interests are balanced with professional capacities of policymaking, program and arts advocacy, administration, presentation, research and writing, all in the service of good governance, inspirational nonprofit leadership, effective metric-based management and positive change.

                  Improve Communication with Educator Resource Hubs

                  04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
                    Phillis Mills
                    Content SpecialistEarly Childhood Innovation Center

                    Nurturing Leadership in Early Childhood: A Guiding Light through the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment.

                    04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
                      Odette Valdez
                      Content SpecialistEarly Childhood Innovation Center
                      Educational professional with experience managing educational institution. Expert in program management and development, administration, facilitation, training, supervision, leadership development, youth and adult education. Proven ability to lead and sustain high standard quality institution in various countries.

                      Sessions on May 18, 2024

                      08:30 AM

                      Plenary Session: The Art and Science of Teaching: A Conversation

                      08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
                        Jacklyn Aldrich
                        MO-SECA Project CoordinatorUMKC-IHD Early Childhood Innovation Center
                        Jacklyn Aldrich is a?Project Coordinator for the MOSECA. She has been working in public education for the past 22 years in both large districts and small rural districts as a classroom teacher in PreK-4th grades, Special Education teacher in PreK-12th grades, School Based Behavioral Specialist, Parent as Teachers Director, Preschool Director, Curriculum Director, Special Services Coordinator and Director, and Grants Writer and Grants Administrator. Jacklyn received her bachelor's in elementary education from Southwest Missouri State University, a master's in Curriculum and Instruction (Reading Emphasis) from Grand Canyon University, and a Specialist in School Administration (Special Education Director). Her family (husband, herself, and four kids) reside in Chadwick, Missouri, where they operate a working farm.
                        Susan Schmidt
                        Content SpecialistUMKC - IHD Early Childhood Innovation Center
                        Susan Tomlinson Schmidt, MPA, ACNP, joined Early Childhood Innovation Center in June 2023. Schmidt brings a distinguished background in workforce development systems that bridge early career recruitment to education pathways with employment on-ramps and lifelong learning opportunities. Most recently, she served as President of the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, a national network of universities, employers, and working professionals focused on building the capacity of the nonprofit workforce. In her career, Schmidt led the Institute of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at The University of Memphis.
                        Odette Valdez
                        Content SpecialistEarly Childhood Innovation Center
                        Educational professional with experience managing educational institution. Expert in program management and development, administration, facilitation, training, supervision, leadership development, youth and adult education. Proven ability to lead and sustain high standard quality institution in various countries.
                        Phillis Mills
                        Content SpecialistEarly Childhood Innovation Center
                        10:15 AM

                        Renovate Your Leadership Style

                        10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
                          Shannon Peery
                          Trainer Facilitator SpecialistMidwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership
                          Shannon Peery is a Trainer Facilitator Specialist for MO-SECA with the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership (MCNL) of the Henry W. Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). He is excited and grateful to be a part of this university community, enjoys sharing applied scholarship to ECAs across the state, and collaborating on capacity building and strategic projects with the Center. Shannon has a Bachelor’s in Theatre/Liberal Arts from the College of Wooster (Ohio) and a M.Ed from Avila University. He completed the Nonprofit Certificate in Management and Innovation in 2021 and, in December 2023, graduated from UMKC/Bloch with a Master of Public Administration degree. He joined MCNL in March 2023. Shannon’s experience includes many years as a secondary educator, primarily teaching Speech, Theatre and Humanities and serving as a Lead Teacher and Curriculum Expert. He is an amateur musician and actor. His creative interests are balanced with professional capacities of policymaking, program and arts advocacy, administration, presentation, research and writing, all in the service of good governance, inspirational nonprofit leadership, effective metric-based management and positive change.

                          Activating Your Community

                          10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
                            Sarah Kennedy
                            Field Specialist in CommunityMU-Extension
                            Sarah Kennedy is a public health professional with nearly 15 years of experience. She is a systems change agent who specializes in epidemiology, data and evaluation. She enjoys using data to engage individuals in conversations about health inequities and disparities. Her experience has been in various coalition settings engaging multi sector stakeholders to align their goals. This includes building bridges between community members and organizations. Most recently, Sarah was at Generate Health and worked to eliminate racial disparities in infant and maternal health in St. Louis. Sarah also has worked in collaborative spaces focused on asthma and employee health care.

                            Developing The Professional Development Trainer in You

                            10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
                              Phillis Mills
                              Content SpecialistEarly Childhood Innovation Center

                              Leading with Emotional Intelligence

                              10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
                                Odette Valdez
                                Content SpecialistEarly Childhood Innovation Center
                                Educational professional with experience managing educational institution. Expert in program management and development, administration, facilitation, training, supervision, leadership development, youth and adult education. Proven ability to lead and sustain high standard quality institution in various countries.
                                01:15 PM

                                Leading Change: Organizational Strengths and Vision

                                01:15 PM - 02:45 PM
                                  Shannon Peery
                                  Trainer Facilitator SpecialistMidwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership
                                  Shannon Peery is a Trainer Facilitator Specialist for MO-SECA with the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership (MCNL) of the Henry W. Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). He is excited and grateful to be a part of this university community, enjoys sharing applied scholarship to ECAs across the state, and collaborating on capacity building and strategic projects with the Center. Shannon has a Bachelor’s in Theatre/Liberal Arts from the College of Wooster (Ohio) and a M.Ed from Avila University. He completed the Nonprofit Certificate in Management and Innovation in 2021 and, in December 2023, graduated from UMKC/Bloch with a Master of Public Administration degree. He joined MCNL in March 2023. Shannon’s experience includes many years as a secondary educator, primarily teaching Speech, Theatre and Humanities and serving as a Lead Teacher and Curriculum Expert. He is an amateur musician and actor. His creative interests are balanced with professional capacities of policymaking, program and arts advocacy, administration, presentation, research and writing, all in the service of good governance, inspirational nonprofit leadership, effective metric-based management and positive change.

                                  Nurturing Trust and Persistence

                                  01:15 PM - 02:45 PM
                                    Melissa Roach
                                    Training Facilitator SpecialistMidwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership
                                    Melissa Roach is a Training Facilitator Specialist for Missouri Supporting Early Childhood Administrators (MO-SECA) representing the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership (MCNL) of the Henry W. Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). Melissa has a bachelor’s in early childhood and Elementary Education, and a master’s in education technology from the University of Central Missouri (UCM). Melissa has over twenty years of experience in Early Childhood Education, where she began her career as a toddler teacher, summer camp educator, and assistant director. She was a Parent Educator for Parents as Teachers and Great Circle for several years, before becoming a program and community relations manager for a non-profit safety organization based in Kansas City called Charlie’s House. In addition, Melissa also worked for Missouri Humanities as a Read from the Start Discussion Leader, and as a Parent Aide for the Department of Family Services. Friends, family, and colleagues alike, all have said that Melissa has a plethora of resources and experience that she loves to share! Melissa lives in Greenwood, Missouri with her husband, two teenage daughters (ages 14 and 13) and stays very busy, in addition to her work, as PTA President and chauffer to all thing's soccer, softball, guitar lessons, marching band, choir and more!

                                    Welcome Families!

                                    01:15 PM - 02:45 PM
                                      Phillis Mills
                                      Content SpecialistEarly Childhood Innovation Center

                                      Enhancing the Essence of Leadership in EC Programs

                                      01:15 PM - 02:45 PM
                                        Odette Valdez
                                        Content SpecialistEarly Childhood Innovation Center
                                        Educational professional with experience managing educational institution. Expert in program management and development, administration, facilitation, training, supervision, leadership development, youth and adult education. Proven ability to lead and sustain high standard quality institution in various countries.

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