Bring Your Own Sunshine with Elise Genao

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an engaging conversation with his featured guest — Elise Genao.

Elise is a passionate Cuban American educator with a rich background in early childhood education and school leadership.  She journeyed from being a dedicated preschool teacher to an instructional coach, adjunct professor, and now, a valued member of the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER), where she continues to make a profound impact on education for young learners.

1:03 - Introduction
2:00 - My Leadership Story
15:40 - National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER)
19:36 - School Leadership
30:21 - Bring Your Own Sunshine
34:55 - Latina Leaders
41:45 - Personal Theory of Action
46:14 - Learn, Grow, and Develop as a Leader
49:19 - Guiding Principles

Elise Genao received her bachelor’s in Psychology from Northeastern University and her master’s in early childhood education and school administration endorsement from William Paterson University.  She is a recipient of the New Jersey Diversity in Education Award—F.L.O.R. Foundation; the National Excellence in School Leadership Initiative (NESLI) Scholarship for The Latina Women's Advanced Leadership Program; and the Pacini International Scholarship which allowed her to study Reggio Emilia practices abroad.  She has served public schools, Head Start, and private providers in New Jersey as a preschool teacher, curriculum supervisor, instructional coach, adjunct professor, and a school principal.  Elise has supported students, teachers, and parents in urban and suburban settings spanning grades PreK-8.  She has three beautiful daughters and continues her collaborative work with educators at NIEER.

Learn more about Elise:  sites.google.com/view/eliseagenao/home

LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/elise-genao-683292277

Email:  [email protected]


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