Growing With Children & Director's Chair Conferences 2008

Director's Chair General Information

The Art of Communication
and Becoming a Great Leader

Two Workshops from Lynnette McCarty
Executive Director and Owner of Serendipity Children’s Center

Lynnette is the Executive Director and Owner of Serendipity Children's Center in Tumwater, Washington.  She purchased Serendipity Children's Center 14 years ago.  Since then, her center has grown from 62 children to two centers now serving 155 children.  Her dedication to the field of early care and education is evident.

Lynnette holds a BA in Business Administration and has been in child care management for the past 18 years.  She began serving NACCP as a State Liaison for the State of Washington and moved to the Board of Directors four years ago.  Lynnette has served the youth of her community as drill team assistant coach for a local high school, Board Member for the Kids at Play theatre program, and currently serves as a Board Member for the Children's Hand's on Museum.  The philosophy of others success is where she applies her energy.

Lynnette works with the state licenser providing assistance and guidance for new directors relating to childcare management issues.  Lynnette is a State Training And Registry System (STARS) trainer for Administration and Professionalism in the state of Washington.  She has trained nationally and inspires those who have dedicated their lives to early care and education.  She believes that management skills are an important element toward providing superior care for the children of our nation.

The Art of Communication:  This training will increase your knowledge of effective communication skills.  You will learn methods to insure effectiveness.  You will understand personal areas of growth and we will develop an individual plan to insure your leadership potential. You will understand behaviors, patterns, habits, and beliefs regarding our personal ability to communicate.  You will have a raised awareness of your own communication skills, prepare for any change necessary for improved communication and observe how you relate to others.

Becoming a Great Leader:  Learn how to maximize your role as leader and understand the qualities of a great leader.  Assess where you are and examine your own needs for improvement.  Be ready for the importance of change, the reality of change, and your role during change.  Think outside the box and move from “Good to Great”!