“LSL has had a profound impact on both my personal and professional growth. I was able to recognize the strengths I had within myself. I was able to expand my family by connecting with an amazing cohort and grow my professional network. I will make sure to share and empower other educators in my community.”
“LSL I am happy! In my community, I was a natural leader. LSL gave me more tools to overcome obstacles and advocate in my community, among California educators, and in Sacramento, the capital city where I come from. Here, I have been educated and empowered with all the information provided every Saturday. LSL has been a wonderful experience for my personal and professional development. LSL strengthened my leadership skills and empowered me to continue being an agent of positive change in my community. Many thanks to Deziree and my super mentor Yvonne Cottage and all her staff!”
“We can all do it; the most important thing is to take the first step. We have a leader within us.”
“Let us raise our voices and not give up, continue learning and be an inspiration to our peers so that we can continue to grow together.”
“LSL has taught me that if something isn’t feeling right to speak out. We all need and have a voice. So it is important that you stay true to your values while also balancing working with others.”
“LSL has affected me by giving me the chance to see the opportunities in front of me and encouraging me to grow personally and professionally as a leader and an educator. Through this process I’ve found my voice and learned to capitalize on my strengths. I’ve treasured this experience and look forward to what the future will bring.”
“For me, it was a great blessing to be part of this group with such talented people and to be able to learn. And to have more knowledge so that I can be a blessing to other providers in my state and especially to the Latino community.”
“I learned that we are a community and we should work together for the same common cause. The children, and why they are important. I will always advocate for the children and their families and their needs and welfare.”
“One of the best experiences that LSL has taught me are the great skills for both my personal leadership and the direction of my childcare business. It provided me with a deeper understanding of what it means to lead with purpose, clarity, and confidence within the early childhood education field and how to lead by lifting others.”
“LSL has given space for self awareness and personal accountability. LSL has helped me to be open and speak out and take ownership of action and outcomes. I commit to continuous growth in learning and improving skills. Thank you! Building a food program that will support providers in WA state and eventually nationwide.”