{"product_id":"the-intentional-director-cultivating-excellence-in-early-childhood-programs-paperback","title":"The Intentional Director: Cultivating Excellence in Early Childhood Programs - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAngel Stoddard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePam Boulton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLead with purpose. Build with clarity. Grow with intention. Early childhood program directors carry enormous responsibility. They shape the culture of a program, support the growth of staff, partner with families, and ensure children experience high-quality care and learning. Yet many directors step into the role without a clear roadmap for navigating its complexity. \u003c\/p\u003eThe Intentional Director is that roadmap. Drawing on more than sixty years of combined experience, Angel Stoddard and Pam Boulton offer a practical, grounding framework that brings together leadership, management, relationships, and reflection. With honesty and encouragement, they illuminate what directors need most to build thriving programs for children, families, and staff. Inside, you'll find tools and insights to help you: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen the essential dispositions of purposeful, emotionally centered leadership \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild sustainable business practices without losing sight of mission \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeepen quality through relationship-based programming \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the difference between excellence and perfection--and why it matters \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflect on your growth with self-assessments, prompts, and real-world vignettes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWhether you're new to leadership or seeking deeper alignment in your practice, The Intentional Director supports you in leading with confidence and clarity--so your entire community can thrive. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAngel Stoddard\u003c\/b\u003e, MS, has designed and presented professional growth opportunities for local, state, and national audiences. She teaches courses in early childhood administration, leadership, and program development. Most recently, Angel was recognized as an Exchange Leader. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePam Boulton\u003c\/b\u003e, EdD, is Child Care Director Emeritus after her 40-year tenure as the Director of the UW-Milwaukee Children's Center. She participated in the development and teaching of the Administrator, Leadership and Program Development Credentials in Wisconsin--a 42-credit series specifically for child care directors and administrators and those who support them. She has served as the coordinator for the Exchange Leadership Initiative for \u003ci\u003eExchange\u003c\/i\u003e Magazine, is a member of the leadership team for the Exchange ROW (Reimagining Our Work) Initiative, is actively engaged with the World Forum Foundation Working Group on Children's Rights and has been involved in the Wisconsin Nature Action Collaborative for Children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 10.8 x 8.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 23, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48711321125113,"sku":"9781605548647","price":50.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/wnY1a1s50z9781605548647.webp?v=1784981643","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-intentional-director-cultivating-excellence-in-early-childhood-programs-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}