Hiring and Retaining Myths Debunked
Most industries, especially the service industries like early childhood education, are struggling to find and retain qualified staff. The stress levels and burnout rates are high. During this informative and engaging session, Prerna will discuss myths surrounding hiring and retaining. She will discuss practical effective ways to go from the mindset of hiring- to recruiting, retaining - to growth, and then share how to transform the team you have into your dream team. You will leave this session renewed with ideas and strategies to go from surviving to thriving.
Prerna Richards has spent 40+ years in early childhood education as an educator, behavior coach, and internationally recognized keynote speaker. An MBA, she was named TXAEYC's 2020 Susan Hargrave Trainer of the Year and provides professional development, behavior coaching, and NAEYC consulting. Through Together We Grow, she helps leaders and teachers move from correction to connection with a brain-science-grounded approach that cuts teacher burnout and changes what's possible in a classroom.
