Summer is in Full Swing...

And I want to hear from you!

Hello there, and happy summer!

If you’re new here, I’m Amanda. I started this little corner of the internet on scraps of paper back when I was leading a childcare center, dreaming of a space just for directors—where we could share things that actually made our jobs easier and feel a little less alone in this wild world of early childhood leadership.

Now I still have a full time gig leading ECE teachers and I work on the Collective during that magical window between bedtime stories and passing out with my laptop on my chest. This summer, as my school’s newish summer program kicked off, I had to shift gears for a few weeks. But now that the dust has (mostly) settled, I’m excited to reconnect and continue developing the resources and support to make your jobs easier.

That said, I know the summer can also be a time when things slow down just enough for you to breathe, reorganize, or finally clear that desktop folder labeled “Important” from February. I’ve been thinking a lot about how this space can show up for you during that window—and I’d love your help shaping it.

👇 So tell me:

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Last, is there something you wish existed that I haven’t created yet? Or something else that would be helpful to focus on during the summer months?

If so, please drop your ideas and thoughts in the comments below!

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Your feedback inspires everything I create here. Huge thanks to those who’ve reached out, shared my work, or taken a moment to tell me what’s been most helpful. I appreciate it more than you know!