Out In The Hall

Keri and Tim sit down with NHSA’s own Deputy Director, Tommy Sheridan. We discuss the year the that was, the bright spots ( that didn’t seem that bright at the time), and why when the Head Start community comes together we are a tremendous force. Tommy reminds us our mission is more important than ever. Find out more.

Keri and Tim discuss their declining mental health with expert therapist Donna Motte. Donna has a long history in Head Start and helps us look at what’s going on for us and families. You know, it will probably work out. Join us.

Keri and Tim share a, too quick, conversation with our long time friend Dru O’Connor.  Dru has a thirty-plus history in Head Start and sees every day the impact that staff have on children and parent…and she is big part of the NHSA conferences Dream Team.

Keri and Tim sit down with Ashley Willams, a new program director and Head Start alumni, as she talks about her journey and experience with her FA1 review that she just had and how system building is the key to everything Also, we all hate copiers.

Some of the fundamental issues with Head Start or any pre-k program are the policies that govern and fund it. Keri and Tim discuss this with author and policy expert Dan Wuori. We dive in to what he is thinking and what may be ahead.

Welcome to 2026! Keri and Tim kick off the new year talking to Cara Tyrrell, an early childhood linguist and trainer that is concentrating on how what we say impacts the child in front of us. This is an eye opening conversation. We can't wait for her book this spring.

This week, Keri and Tim are chatting with Isabelle Hau, a true pioneer in early childhood education. Besides her exciting new book, Love to Learn: The Transformative Power of Care and Connection in Early Education, Isabelle is also the head of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning. This discussion about her fascinating work with kids and technology sparks some new insights.

BOOM!!!! Join Keri and Tim where we talk to Dr. El Brown. Dr. El just gave the keynote speech at NHSA’s Parent and Family Engagement Conference and literally blew the socks off everyone. Then she did the same thing in the podcast with us. Please listen to this extraordinary light for Head Start. Discover the BOOM!!!!

Keri and Tim meet with Zuly Vasquez, who leads NHSA's CDA efforts. Learn about how she handles this very important  aspect of Head Start certification and a bit about her. You will love her too!

Chuck is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, a Marine Corp helicopter pilot who has flown two presidents, a hugely successful businessman and Head Start Alumni. Hear  his story and his message to all Head Start staff in they weeks Out in the Hall Podcast