Chat Transcripts
Topic
Chat Session 3
Date
2025-12-08
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301569| User | Timestamp | Message |
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| Johnson, Zina | 06:53:53 pm | Good evening |
| Butler-Robinson, Lafayette | 06:54:56 pm | good evening |
| Sadiki, Nazliya | 06:55:46 pm | good evening |
| Snabb, Jackie | 06:58:05 pm | Hi guys! |
| Gantt, Tricia | 06:58:37 pm | Hi everyone! |
| Hernandez Alcoser, Cinthia | 06:59:05 pm | Hello everyone! |
| DeVaughn, Heather | 06:59:13 pm | Hello! |
| {Ellingson, Dana} | 07:00:43 pm | Hello everyone! As you join, let's start with a random question that I find fun- What food do you love that a lot of people might find a little odd? |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:01:22 pm | Front loops soy sauce |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:01:23 pm | HMM - the lovely chocolate covered cherries that come out for the holidays! With the creme inside. 🙂 |
| Snabb, Jackie | 07:01:38 pm | pickled herring! |
| {Ellingson, Dana} | 07:01:52 pm | I like a wild mushroom (chicken of the woods) that we find in the woods (edible) that we fry like chicken nuggets. Tastes like it too. |
| DeVaughn, Heather | 07:01:52 pm | I like my chicken alfredo cold |
| Sadiki, Nazliya | 07:02:12 pm | meltod ice cream |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:02:28 pm | OH Dana, I love mushrooms - that sounds good! |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:02:37 pm | Nazliya - my dad likes his the same way! |
| Villa, Johanna | 07:03:00 pm | hello! |
| {Ellingson, Dana} | 07:03:05 pm | Heather- not sure I could do that. lol |
| Butler-Robinson, Lafayette | 07:03:47 pm | just give me some Maryland blue crabs or Alaskan crab legs |
| Sadiki, Nazliya | 07:03:55 pm | I am not big fan of ice cream but if melt i can eat. I have seen someone microvae it too |
| Sadiki, Nazliya | 07:04:22 pm | crabs yum. I cook as curry version my son love that. |
| Snabb, Jackie | 07:04:26 pm | I also like frog legs, which no one else I know will eat. Heather, you are a tough girl, I don't think I could do that either. |
| {Ellingson, Dana} | 07:04:51 pm | Lafayette- love blue crab! I worked at Joe's Crab Shack when I was in my teens and 20's and loved eating pounds and pounds of all sorts of crab. |
| Snabb, Jackie | 07:04:52 pm | Lafayette, YES!! |
| DeVaughn, Heather | 07:05:15 pm | Im in for crab legs...yum |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:05:30 pm | Love crab legs |
| Ferrusca, Lady | 07:05:36 pm | hello everyone |
| {Ellingson, Dana} | 07:05:49 pm | Alright, shall we begin? * |
| Butler-Robinson, Lafayette | 07:05:49 pm | * |
| Snabb, Jackie | 07:05:53 pm | * |
| DeVaughn, Heather | 07:05:55 pm | * |
| Villa, Johanna | 07:06:00 pm | * |
| Sadiki, Nazliya | 07:06:00 pm | * |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:06:04 pm | Yum!! I love crab legs too - had blue crab at a beach resort once and was a little freaked about how I had to get in there and break it apart! |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:06:05 pm | * |
| Hernandez Alcoser, Cinthia | 07:06:06 pm | Crab legs are delicious!!* |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:06:11 pm | * |
| {Ellingson, Dana} | 07:06:30 pm | Section I-3A.1 of the Code states a responsibility “to establish and maintain relationships of respect, trust, confidentiality, collaboration and cooperation with coworkers”. How might this look in practice? |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:07:02 pm | Clear communication, professionalism, keeping sensitive information private, supporting each other, assuming positive intent, and being consistent and fair. It means showing up for each other, not gossiping, and modeling the behavior we expect from staff. |
| DeVaughn, Heather | 07:07:09 pm | For me it looks like asking my teacher for her opinions, ideas, and insights, especially when we are dealing with a tough situation, family or changes in policy that might impact her work. It means respecting her time and taking the time to understand her values (ie family) It means allowing her to do her job in a way that differs from the way that I would do it because it is more comfortable for her and makes her happy, rather than micromanaging. The kids are happy, well cared for an learning! |
| Hernandez Alcoser, Cinthia | 07:07:38 pm | communicating respectfully, keeping sensitive information private, supporting coworkers when needed, collaborating on decisions, and being reliable so trust can grow within the team. |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:07:53 pm | As a leader, I show respect by listening to their ideas, acknowledging their strengths, and speaking to them in a professional, compassionate tone—even during difficult conversations. I build trust by being consistent, following through on what I say, and maintaining confidentiality when staff share personal or sensitive information. Collaboration shows up in shared decision-making, asking for input on classroom needs, and offering support instead of judgment. Cooperation means working together toward common goals, stepping in when someone needs help, and promoting a team atmosphere where everyone feels valued. Ultimately, this responsibility is demonstrated through daily actions that create a safe, supportive workplace culture. |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:08:13 pm | Heather - I love that communicating with your teacher in that way! Their input really does matter. |
| Ferrusca, Lady | 07:08:54 pm | In practice, I believe that our center does its best to handle these situations appropriately. I work with a director who truly prioritizes this approach and strives to uphold it under any circumstance, even when some teachers or families are going through tense moments and do not maintain the same respectful language. However, I have noticed that among the teachers themselves, this environment of respect and cordiality is sometimes disrupted, creating significant gaps between them. This is where we step in to work with the staff and try to keep communication at the highest possible level. Nevertheless, it can often be challenging. |
| Hernandez Alcoser, Cinthia | 07:08:57 pm | Zina: Your approach beautifully reflects the Code listening, maintaining confidentiality, inviting input, and supporting staff all help build a respectful, trusting, and truly collaborative team culture. |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:08:58 pm | Cinthia, I like communicating respectfully |
| Snabb, Jackie | 07:09:02 pm | Having meetings to talk things over with coworkers, Keeping private information private, no gossip for staff and families. Being kind and respectful in those conversations or meetings. |
| Sadiki, Nazliya | 07:09:16 pm | In practice it means treating coworkers with kidness and professionlisum. listening to their ideas, communicating openly, and showing appreciation for their work. It also means keeping private information confidential, being dependable, and supporting each other when challenges come up. Essentially, it’s about creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, trusted, and able to work together comfortably. |
| Hernandez Alcoser, Cinthia | 07:09:37 pm | Tricia; Well said those practices create a trustworthy, respectful team culture and set the standard for how everyone should work together. |
| Villa, Johanna | 07:09:40 pm | between coworkers it means coming from a place of curiosity and trust that others are striving to do their best. Sometimes that may show up differently than your best, sometimes we can teacher others, sometimes others can teach us- having a willingness to learn from others and an openness to others. It means trusting each other to keep information private so that you can go to them for support and collabosrtionw with out fear that they will judge you or talk poorly about you to others |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:09:42 pm | Jackie, yes having meeting talking things over, communication |
| Butler-Robinson, Lafayette | 07:09:53 pm | In practice means building respectful, trusting relationships with coworkers by communicating professionally, keeping information confidential, and working together with flexibility and cooperation to support the team and the children. |
| Sadiki, Nazliya | 07:10:14 pm | Hi Zina, Comunication that hap[pen with two people cannot be share that is true |
| Snabb, Jackie | 07:10:18 pm | Nazliya, I like communicating openly, not just because they have too |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:10:41 pm | Right Lafayette, agree practice means building |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:10:43 pm | I love the part about working together WITH flexibility, Lafayette |
| Hernandez Alcoser, Cinthia | 07:11:08 pm | you have a great point Lafayette. |
| {Ellingson, Dana} | 07:11:10 pm | Great responses! You all emphasized that this responsibility shows up through respectful communication, maintaining confidentiality, valuing each other’s ideas, and consistently supporting one another to build trust and true teamwork. Altogether, your responses describe a workplace where professionalism, kindness, and collaboration create a safe and positive environment for everyone. |
| Snabb, Jackie | 07:11:17 pm | support, not judgement, I love that! |
| Butler-Robinson, Lafayette | 07:11:29 pm | everyone needs to trust everyone |
| {Ellingson, Dana} | 07:11:34 pm | * With that in mind, how can you actively foster this kind of atmosphere within your own team or classroom? |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:11:48 pm | By being transparent, approachable, and consistent. Celebrating strengths, offering coaching instead of criticism, and using the Code to explain expectations. I set the tone by modeling respect in how I speak about families, children, and staff. |
| DeVaughn, Heather | 07:12:08 pm | Take the time to get to know my teacher, ask the right questions, and take time to check in. Create an open door policy and over communicate. |
| Hernandez Alcoser, Cinthia | 07:12:23 pm | By modeling respect, encouraging open communication, offering support, recognizing strengths, and staying consistent and fair, you help create a team culture where everyone feels valued and safe to work together. |
| Ferrusca, Lady | 07:12:33 pm | focus on modeling the behaviors and values I expect from others. This includes consistently using respectful communication, practicing active listening, and approaching conflicts with a calm and solution-oriented mindset. I also work on creating clear expectations and providing regular opportunities for open dialogue, so team members feel safe expressing concerns before issues escalate. Additionally, I emphasize the importance of collaboration by encouraging teachers to support one another and recognize each other's strengths. When tensions arise, I intervene promptly and fairly, guiding the conversation toward mutual understanding. By being intentional, transparent, and consistent, I aim to cultivate a positive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. |
| DeVaughn, Heather | 07:12:50 pm | I love that coaching vs criticism Tricia |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:12:56 pm | Answer: I foster this atmosphere by modeling respect, keeping communication open, and supporting my team consistently. I listen, follow through on expectations, address issues calmly, and celebrate teamwork. By showing trust and valuing everyone’s contributions, I help create a positive, cooperative environment. |
| Snabb, Jackie | 07:13:05 pm | By being professional and keeping those doors of communication open. Help staff to feel comfortable enough to come in and openly share thoughts, ideas, concerns questions. I try to always be inviting |
| Ferrusca, Lady | 07:13:16 pm | Heather, i agreed when u mention take the time toknow the teachers. |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:13:19 pm | Modeling respect is huge - we should lead and support how we would want to be led and supported! |
| Hernandez Alcoser, Cinthia | 07:13:23 pm | great point Lady |
| Sadiki, Nazliya | 07:13:47 pm | You can foster this kind of atmosphere by being intentional about how you show up each day. This includes communicating clearly, listening without judgment, and being open to others’ perspectives. Building trust can come from following through on your commitments and keeping sensitive information private. Creating regular opportunities for collaboration like team checkins, shared problemsolving, or celebrating small winsalso helps people feel connected. Most of all, modeling respect, kindness, and patience sets the tone for everyone else and encourages a positive, supportive environment. |
| Snabb, Jackie | 07:14:02 pm | We must model this or one can not gain trust |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:14:14 pm | * |
| Butler-Robinson, Lafayette | 07:14:26 pm | I can foster this atmosphere by modeling respectful communication, keeping information private, inviting team input, and supporting coworkers during busy moments. Staying flexible and addressing concerns calmly helps build trust and cooperation in the classroom. |
| {Ellingson, Dana} | 07:14:34 pm | Tricia- Your focus on transparency, consistency, and modeling respectful behavior sets a powerful tone that naturally encourages others to follow your lead. |
| Villa, Johanna | 07:15:03 pm | in a small scale, my teachers have expressed appreciating time to connect with another outside of the classroom. they shared enjoying the small moments of appreciation throughout the work day. Modeling respectful communication, especially when talking about other people- it can be easy to slip into a "venting" space that can quickly turn into gossiping or negative info dump. |
| {Ellingson, Dana} | 07:15:06 pm | Heather- Taking time to truly know your teacher and communicating openly shows a level of care and trust-building that strengthens your entire working relationship. |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:15:11 pm | I think being transparent helps with being ethical all around@ |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:15:34 pm | Focus on modeling behavior I like that Lady |
| Ferrusca, Lady | 07:15:42 pm | it is interest because today i was talking with a float in the lunch time and we just talked about the different behavior and personality that the people can have, and she said well i prefer do not say nothing and just do my job, it was a little hard to explaint her that it is not the point to work in a team, the communication is very important. |
| Butler-Robinson, Lafayette | 07:15:41 pm | i always take the time to check in with my teachers and children throughtout the day |
| Snabb, Jackie | 07:15:48 pm | Tricia, yes! |
| Sadiki, Nazliya | 07:16:12 pm | I think I do toomuch of checkin |
| {Ellingson, Dana} | 07:16:20 pm | Lady- Your intentional approach of modeling calm communication, creating space for dialogue, and addressing tension fairly, shows real commitment to building a healthy and collaborative team culture. |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:16:51 pm | Lafayette: that’s a great point, I can get so busy that the day goes by, I have to set my phone timer to stop and go check. |
| Villa, Johanna | 07:16:54 pm | While my teachers have expressed they appreciate receiving praise or positive acknowledgment from the director, I am also working to build a greater culture of praising each other. Giving each other gratitude/ appreciation when they help each other out etc. |
| {Ellingson, Dana} | 07:17:19 pm | Cinthia- Your emphasis on modeling respect, open communication, and fairness reflects exactly the kind of leadership that helps teams feel valued and supported. |
| Sadiki, Nazliya | 07:17:20 pm | That is very great Johana |
| {Ellingson, Dana} | 07:17:58 pm | * |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:18:01 pm | * |
| Ferrusca, Lady | 07:18:04 pm | * |
| Villa, Johanna | 07:18:05 pm | * |
| Snabb, Jackie | 07:18:10 pm | * |
| Butler-Robinson, Lafayette | 07:18:08 pm | Zina- checking in allows me to see what the classroom is doing but I very think the children especially my toddlers and preschoolers loves the hugs and games I play with them |
| Hernandez Alcoser, Cinthia | 07:18:13 pm | * |
| DeVaughn, Heather | 07:18:13 pm | * |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:18:33 pm | * |
| Sadiki, Nazliya | 07:18:34 pm | * |
| {Ellingson, Dana} | 07:18:55 pm | What would you need from your supervisor (or other outside professionals) to assist you in fostering such an environment? |
| Butler-Robinson, Lafayette | 07:18:54 pm | * |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:19:12 pm | Support, clarity on policies, space to problem-solve, and encouragement. Consistent expectations and backup when difficult decisions arise. I also value having a mentor to talk through ethical dilemmas. |
| DeVaughn, Heather | 07:19:35 pm | ? I just need extra time…sometimes I get going so fast or feel overwhelmed and I need to make sure that I am still prioritizing that relationship with staff. |
| Hernandez Alcoser, Cinthia | 07:19:47 pm | I would need clear expectations, consistent feedback, trust to make decisions, access to professional development, and support when challenges arise. Having a supervisor who models respect and open communication also reinforces the environment I’m trying to build. |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:19:58 pm | We have 1:1 monthly check ins with our supervisors which is also helpful! |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:20:11 pm | I would need consistent communication, clear expectations, and supportive guidance from my supervisor. Having access to professional development, encouragement during challenges, and someone I can turn to for problem-solving helps me maintain a positive, collaborative environment for my team. |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:20:52 pm | Zina - helping maintaining a positive environment is huge. Negativity is so dang draining! |
| Hernandez Alcoser, Cinthia | 07:20:53 pm | Tricia, Yes the 1:1 check ins are very important. |
| Snabb, Jackie | 07:21:24 pm | To be supportive of me and the staff, someone to bounce ideas off of or help collaborate on ideas or plans. To offer guidance in making hard decisions or choices. A resource for where to look for more help if she can't help |
| Villa, Johanna | 07:21:38 pm | Similar to Tricia and heather, I believe we need to have regular space for problem solving and connection (which requires time which is challenging when our work involves maintaining ratios). I have weekly 1:1 check ins with teachers but our teachers have expressed really wanted to connect with each other (which maybe is part of our cooperative structure). |
| Ferrusca, Lady | 07:21:47 pm | I definitely believe that what we need most in my center is time to meet as a team and openly discuss the feelings each of us has regarding the day-to-day dynamics. Honestly, something I miss from my country is that we used to have monthly or bi-monthly meetings where we could talk and reflect on what had happened in the previous weeks. Here, I feel like it’s a constant rush every single day—just day after day—and many things are left unresolved or incomplete. Sometimes there are topics we would like to address together, to hear everyone’s opinions and feedback so we can bring closure and ensure we are all on the same page. But unfortunately, we don’t have those spaces because the center operates continuously |
| Butler-Robinson, Lafayette | 07:21:54 pm | having that extra outside helps you realign what is important and how to micromanage your schedule |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:22:35 pm | I would need consistent communication, clear expectations, and supportive guidance from my supervisor. Having access to professional development, encouragement during challenges, and someone I can turn to for problem-solving helps me maintain a positive, collaborative environment for my team. |
| Sadiki, Nazliya | 07:22:50 pm | At the moment I am the superviosor. if there is a supvisor I would say guiance on where what standard to maintain. professional development opertunity, reguler checks in emotional support and trust |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:23:14 pm | Oops word did twice sorry |
| Butler-Robinson, Lafayette | 07:23:20 pm | that is part of me being a consultant is to be that extra ear of reasoning |
| {Ellingson, Dana} | 07:24:31 pm | Again- rich conversation here. You all highlighted that having clear expectations, consistent communication, supportive guidance, trust, and ongoing professional development from your supervisors helps you create the collaborative, respectful environment you strive for. These forms of support give you the confidence, clarity, and stability needed to lead effectively and model the culture you want for your teams. * |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:24:36 pm | * |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:24:38 pm | Lady, I agree more time. |
| Sadiki, Nazliya | 07:24:41 pm | * |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:24:45 pm | * |
| DeVaughn, Heather | 07:24:49 pm | * |
| Ferrusca, Lady | 07:25:05 pm | * |
| Hernandez Alcoser, Cinthia | 07:25:06 pm | * |
| Villa, Johanna | 07:25:10 pm | * |
| Snabb, Jackie | 07:25:18 pm | * |
| {Ellingson, Dana} | 07:25:34 pm | How can you share principles of the Code of Ethics with staff when explaining your decisions and/or policies? Why/How would this be beneficial? |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:26:21 pm | I connect decisions to the Code so staff understand I’m not acting on personal preference; it’s professional responsibility. It builds trust, reduces defensiveness, and helps staff see the “big picture” behind policies. |
| DeVaughn, Heather | 07:26:29 pm | “ You know something that I learned in my Director’s Cert. course was xyz… and I think as professionals we have a responsibility to apply that to this situation.” |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:26:47 pm | I can share the principles of the Code of Ethics by explaining how my decisions and policies align with our responsibilities to children, families, and each other. When staff understand that choices are based on ethical guidelines—not personal preference—it builds trust and clarity |
| Ferrusca, Lady | 07:27:26 pm | Definitely, the most effective way is to always have our handbook readily available, since it contains this information and can be shared with the teachers whenever we need to provide feedback or have a Coach Conversation with them. This allows us to remind them of the ethical policies we follow at the center and what we expect from them. |
| Hernandez Alcoser, Cinthia | 07:27:44 pm | Share the Code of Ethics by referencing specific principles when explaining decisions or policies, providing examples of how they apply in daily practice, and discussing the reasoning behind choices. This helps staff understand the ethical foundation of your decisions, promotes consistency, reinforces professional standards, and encourages reflective, thoughtful practice. It also builds trust, showing that policies are rooted in care and responsibility rather than personal preference. |
| Sadiki, Nazliya | 07:28:00 pm | Code of ethics does help to clear the staff that there are no person prefernece. using the Code as a shared foundation helps build a positive, ethical workplace culture where everyone understands their role in creating a safe, respectful, and high quality learning environment. |
| Hernandez Alcoser, Cinthia | 07:28:39 pm | Yes Lady, i agree with you! |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:28:46 pm | Tricia: agree with you sharing and proving proof, help staff understand and support the policy and vision |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:28:50 pm | Nazliya - love the no person preference! |
| Snabb, Jackie | 07:29:01 pm | When discussing issues that arrise the code is used and communicated between myself and involved staff so they realize we are all collectively making the ethical decision regardless of any one persons personal thoughts or feelings. It helps the "behind the scenes" conversations and gossip of how others would've have done it differently and also helps them learn the code and begin to use it more themselves |
| Sadiki, Nazliya | 07:29:04 pm | Cinthia true main part is licensing and following rule. to that add the value of the center |
| Villa, Johanna | 07:29:45 pm | I am currently editing our policy handbooks and I am including "why" for the policies. this is looking like linking siting the statue, siting the NAEYC standard, siting the NAEYC code of ethical conduct. While it can feel like over kill upfront, I think it will provide preemptive transparency of why policies exist or why we can't change |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:30:10 pm | Johanna - love that! Sometimes people need to see the why to get it |
| DeVaughn, Heather | 07:30:18 pm | Johanna...so smart! |
| Butler-Robinson, Lafayette | 07:30:28 pm | I can share COE principles by explaining how my decisions or policies connect to our responsibilities such as respect, safety, fairness and professionalism. This helps staff understand the "why", builds trust and ensures everyone is working from the same ethic foundation. |
| Ferrusca, Lady | 07:30:54 pm | lafayette could you share with me that please? |
| Snabb, Jackie | 07:31:16 pm | Johanna that's a great idea! |
| Butler-Robinson, Lafayette | 07:31:31 pm | Zina- yes i agree ethical guidelines and not personal |
| Butler-Robinson, Lafayette | 07:32:33 pm | Lady- which part would you like for me to share |
| Villa, Johanna | 07:32:40 pm | We have also added the NAEYC code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment doc to our onboarding. Again it is a lot of info up front but we want to be as transparent as possible and provide staff with as much understanding of why and how we are achieving the level of high quality care we say we deliver |
| Villa, Johanna | 07:32:45 pm | https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/position-statements/Ethics%20Position%20Statement2011_09202013update.pdf |
| {Ellingson, Dana} | 07:32:58 pm | You all emphasized that connecting decisions to the Code of Ethics through explanations, examples, shared documents like handbooks, and consistent references to professional responsibilities, helps staff understand that policies are grounded in ethical standards rather than personal preference. This approach builds trust, reduces defensiveness, strengthens consistency, and supports a positive, professional culture where everyone understands the “why” behind decisions. |
| {Ellingson, Dana} | 07:34:07 pm | * |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:34:11 pm | * |
| Snabb, Jackie | 07:34:12 pm | * |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:34:14 pm | * |
| Villa, Johanna | 07:34:14 pm | * |
| Hernandez Alcoser, Cinthia | 07:34:16 pm | * |
| DeVaughn, Heather | 07:34:17 pm | * |
| Ferrusca, Lady | 07:34:22 pm | * |
| Sadiki, Nazliya | 07:34:24 pm | * |
| Butler-Robinson, Lafayette | 07:34:24 pm | * |
| {Ellingson, Dana} | 07:34:34 pm | Last question of the night! How could the COE play a role in your interviewing/hiring process? Performance reviews? |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:35:04 pm | I can ask scenario-based questions tied to ethical responsibilities: like confidentiality, respect for families, or mandated reporting. Their answers show whether they align with the Code and our values. |
| DeVaughn, Heather | 07:35:24 pm | I think that asking if the candidate is familiar with the code of ethics can give you an idea as to whether or not you need to build that learning into their initial training. You could say, “According to the code of ethics, XYZ, knowing that, how would you handle this situation?” For a performance review, you could look at your notes in regard to your staff member and run it through the lens as to how their behaviors match or fail to match the code of ethics. It could then be an opportunity to review the code with them and ask them how they might handle things differently in the future. |
| Hernandez Alcoser, Cinthia | 07:35:34 pm | The Code of Ethics can guide hiring by helping you look for candidates whose values align with professionalism, respect, and child-centered practices. For performance reviews, it provides clear standards for evaluating behavior, decision-making, and teamwork, ensuring feedback is fair, consistent, and focused on ethical practice. |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:36:24 pm | The Code of Ethics can guide both interviewing and performance reviews by setting clear expectations from the start. During interviews, I can ask questions that reflect the COE—such as how candidates handle confidentiality, teamwork, or ethical dilemmas—to see if their values align with ours. For performance reviews, the COE provides a consistent framework to evaluate professionalism, relationships with families, and responsibilities to children |
| Snabb, Jackie | 07:36:46 pm | I like the relaxed approach to onboarding new employess. I also use this time to ask some of those what if questions, usually one of them involves an ethical dilemma. Their answer helps me in my hiring decision. |
| Sadiki, Nazliya | 07:36:51 pm | The Code of Ethics can guide both the interviewing and performance review process by helping me set clear expectations about professionalism from the very beginning. During interviews, I can use the COE to frame questions about confidentiality, teamwork, communication with families, and how candidates handle ethical dilemmas. This helps me understand whether their values align with the culture we want to build. Sharing parts of the Code during hiring also shows applicants that we prioritize integrity, safety, and respect not just classroom skills.In performance reviews, the COE becomes a neutral and consistent tool for reflection. Instead of focusing only on tasks, I can look at how staff uphold ethical responsibilities. |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:37:32 pm | Using the COE, ensures we hiring and support staff. |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:37:33 pm | We are also adding in quick 30 min classroom interactions into our interview process in the new year - it will be nice to see the Code played out in real life! |
| Ferrusca, Lady | 07:37:38 pm | This question seems very interesting to me because, in fact, our center is currently conducting interviews as we look to hire two new staff members, and tomorrow we will be meeting with four candidates who have different levels of experience and education. In my opinion, what helps us most about this Code is that it allows us to identify the possible assumptions or approaches these individuals might take when resolving situations—whether in the classroom, with coworkers, or with families. It’s important to know how teachers might respond in a complex situation, because this helps us understand how we will be able to handle an emergency in the future. I recently had an experience with a teacher who had a conflict with her coworker in the kitchen, since she was helping with kitchen duties at the time. Her reaction was completely negative—she ended up speaking poorly about the other person and complaining to other colleagues, which created a very tense and uncomfortable work environment. For this reason, I feel it is essential to ask teachers what they would do in certain situations, so we can better understand what to expect from them. |
| Hernandez Alcoser, Cinthia | 07:38:04 pm | Nazliya: Yes Using the COE in hiring and reviews sets clear expectations from the start, helps assess alignment with our values, and provides a consistent, ethical framework for feedback and reflection. |
| Snabb, Jackie | 07:38:04 pm | In our current review process, there is a section regarding ethical performance in the workplace. |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:38:15 pm | What is it about the kitchen? We recently had an issue in there too! |
| Sadiki, Nazliya | 07:38:15 pm | Tricia I like that how you can understand the person by the ethical qusions |
| Villa, Johanna | 07:38:52 pm | We ask a variety of scenario based questions- using the COE as a "rubic"/ metric to identify how close or far from the COE a condiate answer is. Additionally, it is a great source for creating an annual evaluation process for staff. |
| Butler-Robinson, Lafayette | 07:38:56 pm | Code of Ethics can support interviews and performance revies by modeling ethical conduct, helping ensure fair decisions and using the COE to guide how candidates and staff are evaluated |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:39:12 pm | Tricia, I really think that is a great ideal, 30 minute interaction. Helps support and helps see we’re supporting is needed. |
| Sadiki, Nazliya | 07:39:29 pm | Hi Cinthia When her hire ethical people it help you to run a good business |
| {Ellingson, Dana} | 07:40:30 pm | Everyone, great work tonight! Excited to see you all on the boards this week! Remember: Initial Post is due Wednesday, December 10th, with at least 3 additional posts to other participants by Friday, December 12th. |
| Gantt, Tricia | 07:40:45 pm | Thanks, Dana! Have a good week everyone! 🙂 |
| Ferrusca, Lady | 07:40:53 pm | thank you Dana |
| Sadiki, Nazliya | 07:40:55 pm | Thank you have a great night |
| Snabb, Jackie | 07:41:00 pm | Thank you! have a great week everyone! |
| Hernandez Alcoser, Cinthia | 07:41:02 pm | Thank You!! |
| Ferrusca, Lady | 07:41:03 pm | good week for everyone |
| Butler-Robinson, Lafayette | 07:41:04 pm | its snowing again. have a great week everyone |
| Johnson, Zina | 07:41:10 pm | *Thanks everyone |
| DeVaughn, Heather | 07:41:25 pm | thank you, goodnight |
| {Ellingson, Dana} | 07:44:22 pm | Goodnight! |
