In this empowering episode of the Inspiring ECE Podcast, your host Marcia Nicole sits down with the amazing Julie Hansen—a passionate Early Childhood Educator, Consultant, and Author with over 24 years of experience. Julie’s journey is all about leadership, growth, and making a real impact in early childhood education.

Julie takes us through her inspiring story, starting as a young educator to becoming a leader who is now focused on team leadership, management training, and developing programs that shape the future of ECE. We talk about the challenges she faced along the way, the big wins, and how her passion for advocacy continues to drive her mission to uplift educators and children.

This episode is packed with powerful takeaways:

• Julie’s personal transformation from an educator to a leader, and the experiences that shaped her approach

• How she champions the importance of leadership in early childhood education—and how even small steps can create big waves

• The vital role of management training in empowering educators to provide high-quality learning environments

• Why advocacy is key in this field and how educators can make an impact, even with simple, everyday actions

• Insights from Julie’s published work on emergent curriculum and leadership, offering practical wisdom for every educator

Julie’s passion for leadership and high-quality early learning shines through in every part of her journey. Whether you’re an educator, leader, or advocate, this episode will inspire you to lead with purpose and continue making a difference in your own way.

🎧 Tune in for a conversation filled with motivation and actionable insights!

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