What if the key to reducing burnout, building confidence, and strengthening retention in early childhood education wasn’t working harder—but finding the right mentor?
In this powerful episode of the Child Care Director’s Chair Podcast, Erica sits down with Carrie Drake to unpack the true impact of mentorship in our field. Carrie introduces her transformative Peace Framework, built on four essential pillars: Expectations, Accountability, Communication, and Evaluation—a practical roadmap designed to help educators gain clarity, confidence, and direction in their roles.
Together, they explore:
Whether you're a director, owner, instructional coach, or classroom teacher, this episode will inspire you to rethink how mentorship shows up in your program—and how it can transform your culture.
Because the truth is this: The best educators don’t grow alone. They grow together.
🎧 Tune in, take notes, and don’t forget to check the show notes to learn more about Carrie’s Peace Framework and how you can connect with her.
Link to connect with Kerry: Mentorship Masterclass | KD Talks
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