June 18, 3 PM EDT
Walk away with a practical framework for leading with accountability, reducing conflict, and building a team that actually stays.
Meghan Cornwell
Head of Marketing US, Famly
Meghan is the Head of U.S. Marketing at Famly, and brings a decade of experience in early childhood education marketing, with previous roles in childcare nonprofits, B-corps, and as a consultant.
Prerna Richards
Founder, Together We Grow
With over 40 years in early childhood education, Prerna Richards has worked with thousands of leaders and coaches to transform programs around the world. She believes every educator is a brain architect, shaping neural pathways and building the foundation for lifelong success. She grounds her work in brain science, human psychology, and decades of hands-on experience.
As Founder of Together We Grow, Prerna equips coaches, administrators, and leaders with brain-based strategies and practical tools so teachers feel supported, classrooms grow stronger, and schools become places where both children and adults thrive.
Her work has earned recognition including the Susan Hargrave Trainer of the Year Award, and she has keynoted at conferences for organizations across the globe. Outside of work, Prerna enjoys traveling and spending time in nature with her husband Alan, their children, and four grandchildren.
You got into this work because you care about children, families, your team, and your business. But caring deeply doesn't always make the hard conversations easier. When a staff member is struggling, when expectations aren't being met, or when conflict is simmering just below the surface, how do you hold the line without burning the relationship?
This session with leadership coach, Prerna Richards, gives ECE directors a practical framework for compassionate accountability. Learn how to shift from fear-based leadership to an approach that holds people responsible while making them feel valued and supported. You'll examine:
We'll also explore how operational tools like Famly can take some of the weight off - because when everyone knows what's expected and has the support they need, accountability becomes a shared value in your program’s culture.
A certificate of attendance will be shared with all attendees
