Schools of Excellence: The No. 1 ECE & Private School Leadership Podcast
Chanie WilschanskiIf you are an Early Childhood director or childcare owner, prepare to transform your school and life with the Schools of Excellence podcast. Tune in each week to learn from Chanie Wilschanski, the founder and host of the Schools of Excellence Podcast and a mom of 4 kids. Each episode will be packed with tools and strategies - equipping school leaders to improve staff retention, increase teacher mo... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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You can have a leadership team, directors, job descriptions, titles, and processes. And somehow the school still works because you're the one underneath it all, noticing, anticipating, remembering, and asking the next question.
From the outside, it ... more
I don't bring guests onto this show very often. Most weeks it's just you and me, working through leadership, one honest conversation at a time. But every so often I want to hand you a different voice, because getting to witness yourself in someone el... more
You coach her. You remind her. You give her grace, adjust the deadline, understand her season, and hope this is finally the time it sticks. Then you're back on the ride again.
I was on a coaching call recently with a group of owners, and I asked the... more
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I am not exaggerating when I say that Chanie changed my life as a Preschool owner. This podcast is full of extremely helpful information to help change your mindset as a leader. I have worked with Chanie in the past and could not speak more highly of her. If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or overworked, The Schools of Excellence will help you!
Apple Podcasts5SakCas
United States2 months ago - THE PLACE for school owners & directors
If you are a part of childcare and want your school to be a place you’re pumped about, that brings you and the community you serve peace, stability, and exponential growth-then join this group for you. Follow the podcast, get a membership, do it all. Chanie challenges the status quo and bring content you don’t find elsewhere to go behind the day to day in order to up-level yourself and those around you. I’m own a single-site large center (250 kids) and it’s been a good program with incredible lo... more
Apple Podcasts5dazechaleeUnited States3 years ago - Multi site owner
Chanie’s podcasts are amazing! They always seem to provide a conversation around something that is relevant currently . They are a wonderful means of up leveling your ability to lead and to confirm what is happening isn’t just happening to you! I love these podcasts and look forward to listening to them as any easy way to improve my leadership skills and provide meaningful content for my team!!
Apple Podcasts5Gray kathyUnited States3 years ago - Invaluable
Chanie provides such wonderful insight into the world of leadership. The messages are positive, practical, and there is consistency in the detail. I often share episodes with my leadership team, and we reflect together. I also love how she refers back to previous episodes when she hits a particular theme, allowing you to go deeper and delve a bit more. Thanks for your wonderful podcast Chanie!
Apple Podcasts5Trisha from Aus!
Australia3 years ago - Insightful and impactful
As the owner of a large school in high growth mode, Chanie’s podcasts are very insightful and provide clarity into the big issues leaders face. She delivers these insights in a way that challenges our status-quo for the better. She is succinct, impactful and no-nonsense - an approach that motivates me to take action. I highly recommend this podcast to all school leaders who won’t settle for less than excellence.
Apple Podcasts5The Aspen Grove SchoolUnited States3 years ago
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A practical, leadership-focused show for early childhood directors and childcare owners. Across episodes, the host and guests unpack how to run multi-site centers with stronger systems, clearer standards, and healthier team dynamics—from enrollment engines and calendar discipline to delegation, staff development, and culture-shifting leadership. Real-world case studies, templates, and step-by-step playbooks are common, with an emphasis on measurable improvements in enrollment, retention, and overall school performance. It stands out for its action-oriented framework, data-informed approaches, and a candid look at the personal and organizational challenges of leading in early education.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Katie Young
2. LaShawn Bridges
3. Connie Wilczanski
4. Sharon Jayakumar
5. Tori Rodriguez
6. Hany Walshansky
7. Aliyah Johnson Roberts
8. Charlie Marcotti
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