Lisamarie Rollins-Lyles

April 20, 2015

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.

“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).

Aligning PCCH Preschool Environment and

Pedagogical Practices with Program Philosophy,

Mission and Vision.

“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.

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

March 02 – June 04, 2015 (12 weeks)

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

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

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

Effective & Positive Director Transitioning

Solid Staff/Team Cohesion

Active Staff Participation

Program Development

Practiced Demonstration of Program Philosophy,

Mission & Vision

Everything!

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/