1. Lisamarie Rollins-Lyles
April 20, 2015

2. PCCH Preschool was established in 1961 and has served families residing in
Chestnut Hill and surrounding communities for over 50 years. Our pre-k
program is non-denominational and offers academic childcare services for
young children between two and five years of age. Our creative age
appropriate curriculum is designed and modified for each child’s learning
style, level of development, and uniqueness, and our facility/classrooms are
bright stimulating environments that encourage child learning and interaction.
We offer part-time morning and full-time extended day service options, and
currently serve 40 children/families. PCCH Pre-k staff consists of a director
and 10 teachers who have extensive background and experience in early
childhood education pedagogy and practices.

3. “Promoting an anti-bias and multicultural approach to early childhood
education by providing a stimulating learning environment with
developmentally appropriate and instill a love of learning by
encouraging children to think, building self-esteem and confidence,
minimizing frustration, letting each child know that he or she is valued.”
Reference
The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill. (2015).

4. Aligning PCCH Preschool Environment and
Pedagogical Practices with Program Philosophy,
Mission and Vision.

5. “To Model the Way, you clarify
values by finding your voice and
affirming shared values and set the
example by aligning personal
actions with shared values.”
Reference
Kouzes, J., Posner, B. (2012). The
Leadership Challenge Workbook.

6.  A fresh look and review
Program Mission, Vision
and Philosophy
 Staff participation &input
 New Staff Collaboration
& Cohesion
 Generate New Ideas
and Program Practices
aligned with Mission and
Vision Statement
 Professional
Development
 Continuous Program
Quality Improvement
 Opportunity to
demonstrate Five
Practices of Exemplary
Leadership

7. March 02 – June 04, 2015 (12 weeks)

8.  03/02 – 03/12/15 – New Director observations
 03/12 – 03/19/15 - Staff Identify Your Values Exercise –
 03/19 – 03/26/15 - Staff Ten Dimensions of Organizational
Climate Exercise
 03/30 – 04/03/15 – Center closed for Easter/Spring Break
 04/09 – 04/16/15 - Program Philosophy, Mission and Vision
Statement Review & Interpretation
 04/23 – 04/30/15 – Classroom Environment Assessment
 05/07 – 05/14/15 – Teacher Practices Assessment
 05/21 – 05/28/15 – Staff Professional Development Needs
 06/01 – 06/04/15 - Evaluation of Project & Goals

9.  Team Member: April, Lead Teacher (pre-k)
 Team Member: Michelle, Assistant Teacher (mixed group)
 Team Member: Bernadette, Assistant Teacher (mixed group)
 Team Member: Dorothy, Lead Teacher (toddlers)
 Team Member: Nigel, Spanish Teacher (pre-k & mixed
groups)
 Team Member: Patricia, Parent Volunteer & Committee
Member
 Team Groups - Teacher Assessment Team (TAT) - April,
Nigel, Michelle; Environment Assessment Team (EAT) -
Dorothy, Bernadette, Patricia

10.  New Director & Staff Cohesion
 Active Staff Participation & Input for Program
Improvement
 Generate New & Creative Ideas for alignment of
Classroom Environment, Practices with Program
Philosophy, Mission and Vision
 Effective Staff Needs Assessments for Improved
Program Practices & Classroom Environment

11.  Effective & Positive Director Transitioning
 Solid Staff/Team Cohesion
 Active Staff Participation
 Program Development
 Practiced Demonstration of Program Philosophy,
Mission & Vision

12. Everything!

13.  Kouzes, J., Posner, B. (2012). The Leadership Challenge
Workbook. (3rd ed.). (pp. 11 - 29). CA: Jossey-Bass
 The Ten Dimensions of Organizational Climate. (n. d.). Retrieved
from
https://ccp.instructure.com/courses/1077110/assignments/3732274
?module_item_id=808221
 The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill. (2015). Week Day Pre-
K. Program. Retrieved from
http://www.chestnuthillpres.org/education/weekday-pre-k/