Special Episode 7: Sharon Burnett
Welcome to a special edition of Tym Talk, recorded live at the 42nd Annual Association for Learning Leaders National Conference!
In this episode, we sit down with Sharon Burnett, owner of Celebrate Successful Early Learning. Sharon shares her passion for early childhood education, how the field has evolved over the years, and what continues to inspire her work today.
Celebrate SEL is dedicated to supporting young learners with engaging, research-based resources that build a strong foundation for school success. Their approach blends music, literacy, and social-emotional learning to help children develop essential skills in a way that feels natural and fun. Through their well-loved "Sing & Read" product line, they continue to bring timeless songs and stories into classrooms and homes, helping children connect language, rhythm, and meaning as they learn.
Special Episode 6: Erin Glenn
Welcome to our special edition series of Tym Talk at the 42nd Annual Association for Learning Leaders National Conference!
For this week's episode, we're joined by Erin Glenn, Director of Accreditation at the National Accreditation Commission. Erin shares with us her journey to her current role, the benefits of becoming an Accredited program in the early education space, and how her and her team can you support you in that journey.
Special Episode 5: Teri DeLucca
Welcome to our special edition series of Tym Talk at the 42nd Annual Association for Learning Leaders National Conference!
In episode 5, we visit with Teri DeLucca, founder and CEO of Impact Early Education and creator of LUMA by Impact™. Teri shares her career journey and invites centers to join Luma, the proprietary AI system that blends brain-based research with decades of real-world classroom and leadership experience.
Special Episode 4: Sherry Phillips
Welcome to our special edition series of Tym Talk at the 42nd Annual Association for Learning Leaders National Conference!
In this episode, we sit down with Sherry Phillips, owner of A Leap in Learning and a longtime friend of Tym. Sherry shares how the Association for Learning Leaders shaped her journey, the challenges she faced throughout her career, and the meaningful friendship she’s built with Tym.
This is one of many conversations we've had during this AELL conference, so stayed tuned for more!
In this episode of Tym Talk, we sit down with Jimmy Guinn from Shiloh Benefits Group to talk about employee benefits for child care programs.
Shiloh partners with more than 500 child care centers to offer flexible benefit options that work for programs of any size and budget. We discuss the challenges smaller employers face when trying to provide quality benefits, especially for lower wage workers, and predictions on the future of healthcare benefits. Many of their options have no minimum participation requirements, and employers can contribute at a level that fits their budget.
Thanks to Jimmy for sharing practical insight on a topic that matters to leaders and teams alike.
Episode 2: Greg "Greg the Chemical Guy" Watkins
We're kicking things off with Beth Cannon, author of "Transform Your Team" and a respected keynote speaker for early education leaders. Beth joins Tym for a thoughtful conversation about the early days of their careers, navigating challenging moments in leadership, and the lessons behind her new book.
This episode is honest, reflective, and full of insight for anyone leading teams in early education.
Thank you to Beth Cannon for bringing such openness and perspective into the studio. This is just the beginning, with many more conversations ahead!