In episode eleven, we have the honor of speaking with the executive director of CQEL (Californians for Quality Early Learning), Dave Esbin. We talk about what the nonprofit organization is doing to help child care centers across California as well as other states during a time of crisis where child care centers are quickly running out of resources. We dive into interesting statistics provided by a CQEL and Curacubby nationwide survey in regards to the impact COVID-19 has brought onto the education sectors. To become a member of the organization or are interested in the resources that CQEL may best offer you, visit their website at www.caqualityearlylearning.org

Interested in learning who Curacubby is and how we are helping the education sector ourselves? Find us on social media @curacubby or visit us on www.curacubby.com 

In episode ten, we have a special guest and education expert, Sarah Paikin, who has dedicated 15+ years to the education sector in various roles. It's no secret that COVID-19 has brought changes, both positive and negative, to everyone's world, but those most sensitive to change are the children going back to school. Sarah engages in how educators can be an essential part of the healing process children will go through from the emotional trauma COVID-19 has left behind. We talk about the adjustments teachers, parents, and students will have to make this unique back-to-school season. In this episode, listen to a real expert on how we can help children's development in a post-COVID-19 world.

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In episode nine, we have a special guest and owner of Les Kidz Academy in San Francisco, California, Lise Leboeuf. She's traveled the world, having lived in New Zealand and France before her move to the states, where she was able to witness a different learning environment with her child. She switched to early childhood development after studying film and web development for many years and decided to bring a French Academy for young children in California. We talk about the adjustments made during COVID-19 and how Curacubby has been a tool to enhance their program during these uncertain times.

Interested in learning how Curacubby works? Find us on social media @curacubby or visit us on www.curacubby.com 

In episode eight, we have special guest Summer Dittmer, director of Pacific Boychoir Academy in Oakland, California. She talks to us about her experience in education for over 20 years, the challenges faced through COVID-19, and the unique approach PBA takes when emerging core curriculum with the love of music in a school full of boys. We find out exactly why Pacific Boychoir Academy is seen as a hidden gem in California. Pacific Boychoir Academy is a grammy-award winning choir, it has participated in America's Got Talent, along with being the prominent voice of the Yahoo! yodel. Learn how Pacific Boychoir Academy is one of America's most influential music schools for boys in America and how Curacubby has helped them achieve good workflow with ease in mind!

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In episode seven, we invite Candace Martinez, director of Mustard Seed Preschool in California to talk to us about her knowledge as an educator as well as the adjustments her school has endured during COVID-19. Candace, who is also a certified yoga instructor, shared knowledge on the importance of teaching both kids and adults how to be mindful in our everyday lives and have an appreciation for the present and the now. If you're interested in finding out how to get involved in her yoga lessons, follow her Instagram @willowtree_ngy or check out her website at www.willowtreekidsyoga.com.

In episode six, we chat with Montessori expert and owner of Challenging Children and Montessori, Maria Chaffin. She has more than over 20 years of teaching experience, has been in the Montessori field for over 10 years, and has co-written books on the Montessori way of life. She talks about her recent change in adapting distance learning with the Montessori Method in mind as it's known for an interactive environment. She shares her experience during COVID-19, how she's adapting as well as the teaching, and how distance learning could be a permanent situation for thousands of schools post COVID-19. 

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On episode five, we sit and talk with school director Lee Williams and Pastor Chadwick from Ridge City about the strategies applied in the last few months during COVID19 while remaining open to their staff and students. They openly discuss the challenges and resolutions in bringing forwarded a safe environment where both  kids and families felt secure and at peace while continuing to establish a norm for their education. In this episode we dig further into discovering how COVID19 brought new life into their regular routine. 

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On episode four, discuss strategies for navigating Fall Enrollment post COVID19 with special guest, Susan Wolfsen. Susan is the director of Corte Madera Montessori in California. With over 30 years of experience in early childhood education, Susan discusses what steps her school is taking to continue engaging current parents while also coming up with ideas for new families. In this episode we dig further into discovering COVID19 will change the process of enrollment and registration and just how one director is adapting.

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On episode three, we invite special guest, Caitlin Schmitt. Caitlin is director of Marin Enrichment in sunny California where she shares her first-hand experience in inspiring kids to learn and engage through technology, with applications such as Zoom and YouTube. This episode digs further into discovering how kids are adapting and surviving through COVID-19.

To learn more about Curacubby, follow them on social media @curacubby and visit their website www.curacubby.com

On episode two, Curacubby's CEO, Steven Khuong and Curacubby's Education Specialist, Surya Voinar offer some great business strategies that can help school across the country continue to operate through COVID-19.