Program: Peak Performance for Head Start Leaders: Crisis Management

Description: Join experienced Head Start leader Keri Newman Allred as she shares practical insights on navigating crises and challenges in Head Start programs. Drawing from her 30+ years in early childhood education and 11 years as Executive Director of Rural Utah Child Development, Keri will demonstrate how aligning personal and organizational values creates resilience during challenging times. Learn actionable strategies for effective crisis management while staying true to your program’s core values.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn proven crisis management techniques that can be adapted for Head Start program operations
• Develop leadership strategies to overcome common organizational challenges based on real-world experiences

Price:

• Regular Rate: $75
• NHSA Member Rate: $50

Presenter:

Keri Newman Allred is the Executive Director of Rural Utah Child Development and has held this position for 11 years. Her bachelors degree in child development, masters degree in human and family development and a 30 year career in early childhood has been inspired by the motto ‘childhood is a journey, not a race’. This belief is the driving force behind every success RUCD has achieved. Keri believes that a positive and productive workplace is the highest goal, and that living truthfully is the best way to get there.