Out In The Hall

NHSA

Keri Newman Allred and Tim Oppenheim talk about all things Head Start. Keri pulls stories from her daily role as an executive director of a rural program and Tim stumbles though his work in Head Start and at NHSA. The conversation is intended to be quick and lively.

  1. 17 de ago.

    Breathing for Head Start with Monica Rollins

    This week, Keri and Tim sit down with the most timely guest yet, Monica Rollins. Monica is an experienced ECE teacher who has found her calling in yoga and self-help helping both staff and students center themselves. With the program year starting for most, now is the time to start practicing what we preach. Monica is offering some great resources for free, here. Namaste!

  2. 9 de ago.

    Head Start Hiring with Craig Lloyd

    Keri and Tim dive deep into the human psyche with leadership and HR expert Craig Lloyd. Craig walks us through why he finds the Predictive Index invaluable for building strong Head Start teams, and how to use it to create a safe and productive workspace.

  3. 2 de ago.

    Fatherhood Impact with Mike Hall

    This week, Keri and Tim sit down with longtime fatherhood expert Mike Hall to talk about what it really takes to run an impactful fatherhood program — and why strong dads matter more than ever. Plus, a few dad jokes make their way into the conversation (you've been warned).

  4. 26 de jul.

    The Two Keris (feat. Keri Jones-Fonnesbeck)

    Keri and Tim sit down with Trauma Informed Care expert Keri Jones-Fonnesbeck to unpack why the Head Start workforce carries such relatable lived experience — and how trauma-informed practice shows up at work and at home. Bonus: the two Keris had never met before this recording, and they hit it off instantly.

  5. 19 de jul.

    Building Brains with Genein Letford

    This week Keri and Tim return and sit down with Genein Letford, M.Ed. of Lyrics 'N Leadership Institute to explore how young brains develop and why hands-on, sensory experience still matters in an AI-saturated world. Genein unpacks concepts like the brain as an "analog organ," vocabulary-building through word substitution, emotional granularity, and how music and the arts build lifelong "cognitive reserve", framing early arts exposure as both a school-readiness tool and a safeguard against future cognitive decline.

  6. 29 de jun.

    The UNprofessional podcast with Ron Shuali

    This week Keri and Tim catch up with Ron Shuali. Ron has been a compelling presence in Head Start for a number years with his Yogarati antics and unconventional approach to early childhood education. Through it all Ron shines with  his dedication to our work. Enjoy this one!

  7. 8 de jun.

    Head Start guys with Mark Lackey and Jim Haugen

    This week Keri and Tim have the have a great conversation with two outstanding Head Start program directors. Both of the guys run rural programs have surprise, surprise come across some of the same issue. Join Mark and Jim as we all try to figure

  8. 1 de jun.

    How it gets done with MaDonna Princer

    There are some directors that have done the job so well for so long that it’s hard to notice how they made the work so effortless. This week Keri and Tim have a chance to sit down with our old friend, Madonna Princer. We talk a little about how she gets it done and a lot about how we all fit in Head Start.

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Keri Newman Allred and Tim Oppenheim talk about all things Head Start. Keri pulls stories from her daily role as an executive director of a rural program and Tim stumbles though his work in Head Start and at NHSA. The conversation is intended to be quick and lively.

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  • Criado por
    NHSA
  • Anos de atividade
    2025 - 2026
  • Episódios
    35
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Site do podcast
    Out In The Hall