Stumbling Through Work
Working in education is to stumble through your everyday! We love what we do, but staff, families, policies, regulations and sometimes even the children make us quit everyday then come back the next day. Just remember, you are not in this alone.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 58
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Who Will Care for Us Tomorrow? The True Cost of Education Policy
The political weaponization of early childhood education takes center stage, as these children will take care of us when we get older. The stay-at-home mom is considering childcare empl…
Stickers and Sleepy Kids
When four-year-old Lane smuggled home a mysterious sticker, the episode dives deep into the ethical boundaries being crossed in early childhood settings and why even challenging classro…
When New Hires Ghost: Tales of Professional Disappearing Acts
Have you ever spent weeks interviewing candidates, finally found "the one," only to have them quit within 24 hours? How do you stand firm on your planned departure date when a director …
Bonnets & Boundaries, Should we Judge Parents?
Professional standards in educational environments matter, from dress codes to qualifications, as we explore how expectations shape children's experiences and learning environments.
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Exploitation, Fraud, Weed, and Late Pickups
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Not a Felony and Parental Ambushes
A man received just one month in jail for allegedly holding down a four-year-old so another child could "retaliate" against them. From unproductive staff who waste valuable nap time scr…
Firing, Hiring, and Not Pulling Hair
Whether you're a seasoned educator or new to the field, this episode offers honest perspective on navigating workplace challenges with integrity. Follow the podcast to join this ongoing…
Naptime Narcotics: When Teachers Turn to Benadryl
A troubling case from Georgia reveals how a daycare lost its license after staff administered Benadryl to toddlers without consent, raising serious questions about trust and safety in c…
Dangerous Preschools, Woke Tests, and the Walmart Bag Exit Strategy
The alarming realities of unregulated childcare facilities operating with twice its maximum occupancy, this facility housed infants in a windowless basement alongside propane tanks, cre…
Drop Off Mistakes, Transitions, and Overtime Challenges
A young girl was accidentally dropped off at the wrong preschool. What do you do? Shifting gears, I share insights into how observing and coaching can be more impactful than immediate …
Extended Play: Wine and Overqualified
Can a simple bottle of wine transform the way we show appreciation to educators? Join me in this extended play episode as we explore the art of meaningful recognition, venturing beyond …
Preschool Blunders: Locked Babies and Naptime Dilemmas
In this episode of Stumbling Through Work, we unravel an incident in Philadelphia where three daycare workers face charges after leaving a seven-month-old baby locked inside a closed fa…
High Costs, Low Training...
Can you imagine entrusting your child to a daycare, only to discover that the teacher is abusive? This episode kicks off with a jaw-dropping account from Florida, where a 20-year-old te…
Handling Crisis and Boosting Preschool Enrollments
This week on Stumbling Through Work, we confront the unsettling realities of child care center vandalism. Hear the details of a shocking incident that left a preschool in disarray,
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School Threat: Unchecked Teacher Behavior and When to Let them Go
Unchecked teacher behavior? We critique the responses of those involved and emphasize the importance of confronting problematic behavior head-on, ensuring a safe and nurturing space for…
Babysitting: A Professional Dilemma
What happens when an early childhood teacher oversteps her boundaries and administers medication to infants without parental consent?
Effective communication is the backbone of any educ…
Safe and Professional in Preschool
Evaluations: Not a Punishment & The Conflict of Interest
Ever had that moment where you walked out of a performance review feeling blindsided? We're going to explore the surprising realities of educator evaluations and how they can truly fost…
Count Every Child: Face to Name
Think back to a time when a simple lapse in attention could have led to dire consequences. That's a scenario no one in childcare should ever face, yet it's what we tackle head-on in our…
The Teacher's Tango: Not Getting Along
Ever grappled with the tricky tango of workplace dynamics, especially in the world of education? In this episode, I share two educators who do not get along and how harmony in the work…