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Coaching with Mimi helps educators work through problems, fill in the gaps, and empowers early childhood directors to elevate their centers to the highest standards of excellence.
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Drawing on extensive experience and a deep understanding of best practices in early education, Mimi provides leaders with the tools, strategies, and support they need to thrive in their roles. Together, we foster meaningful growth and development that creates lasting, positive impacts for the children they serve. A leadership position in an early childhood center can be demanding and stressful, but working with Mimi will provide the guidance and support needed to help you rediscover the joy and fulfillment in your work.
Through personalized consulting and coaching, you’ll gain enhanced leadership skills, make confident decisions with clarity, and achieve your goals while surpassing expectations for success. Overwhelm will be replaced by a sense of assertiveness and accomplishment—because you’ve got this!
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For educators, in-person workshops and virtual training sessions offer opportunities to develop new skills, adopt effective strategies, and deepen their understanding of early childhood education practices. After attending a workshop, educators will have practical tools to implement in their classrooms, such as effective classroom management techniques, ways to enhance curriculum design, and strategies to foster meaningful engagement with children. You’ll leave feeling inspired and equipped to provide the very best for your students.
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Support is tailored to focus on three key areas:
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Leadership & Management
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Curriculum & Environment
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Behavior Support
Coaching, Workshops & Trainings for
Early Childhood Educators
Services
Coaching
Zoom coaching sessions are tailored to support early childhood directors in overcoming challenges, enhancing their skills, and growing as confident, effective leaders. Each one hour long session is designed to address unique needs, develop actionable strategies, and explore resources in key areas such as leadership, team management, curriculum development, and behavior support. These sessions empower directors to lead their centers with clarity and purpose​​
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Leadership Course
The leadership course is designed to foster a supportive environment where early childhood leaders can develop their skills within a collaborative, small-group setting. These sessions focus on building foundational leadership skills and cultivating mindset shifts for transformational growth. Held once a week for two hours over five consecutive weeks, the program is scheduled at various times throughout the year to accommodate busy professionals. This format encourages camaraderie, meaningful discussions, and growth within a structured coaching framework.​
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Staff Workshops
Engaging and interactive workshops tailored to the unique needs of schools and staff. These 1.5 to 2-hour sessions address essential topics such as developmentally appropriate curriculum, experiential learning, developmental milestones, behavior management strategies, and team building. Each workshop equips educators with practical tools and actionable strategies, empowering them to grow and deliver high-quality early childhood education.​​​​​
Site Visits
Personalized on-site visits offer a full day at the school, with a customized plan designed to address the unique needs of the institution. These visits may include full-day training for staff, hands-on support and guidance, classroom setup, and collaboration with administrators on strategies for overall improvement. Each visit is tailored to ensure practical, actionable support that aligns with the school’s specific goals.
Meet Mimi
M.Ed.
Certified Coach
Experienced Early Childhood Center Director
Mimi Wilhelm has two decades of experience in early childhood education, founding and directing The Gan Preschool, a Reggio-inspired Preschool for many years. In September 2023 she authored a Reggio Inspired Curriculum, already embraced by over 65 preschools nationwide. With a master's in education, specializing in curriculum design, Mimi passionately advocates for the formative years in a child's life and the pivotal role educators play. Mimi is a mom of eight and brings much of what she practices at home with her own children to her work with educators. Holding a coaching certification, she coaches preschool directors and conducts nationwide workshops. Mimi is committed to equipping educators with essential tools for effective leadership in early childhood education.
Past Clients ​
Directors Coaching Group Leadership Course- November & December 2024
Shore Jewish Academy, New Jersey, November 2024
Hillel School of the Shore Area, New Jersey, November 2024
Shalom Preschool, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, November 2024
The Gan Preschool, SW Portland, Oregon, August and November 2024
Gan Yeladim Preschool, NE Portland, Oregon, August & November 2024
Gan Israel Preschool in Malibu, California, August 2024
Gan Israel Preschool in The Valley, California, August 2024
Foundation School, SW Portland Oregon, August 2024
Menachem Educational Foundation Teachers Conference, Stamford, Connecticut, July, 2024
Cole Valley Gan Preschool, San Francisco, California - January & August 2024
Menachem Educational Foundation Directors Conference, Los Angeles, California, February 2024
Cheder Chabad, Raleigh, North Carolina, January 2024
Federations Day of Learning, SW Portland, August 2023
"I recently had the opportunity to work with Mimi Wilhelm as she helped me transition into a new role as a director. She was knowledgeable, patient, and always ready to listen to my concerns and offer valuable insights.
Throughout the coaching process, I learned a wide range of skills that have already proven to be invaluable in my new position. I learned how to implement a vision for the preschool,
effectively lead and create a team culture, and how to navigate
relationships with parents as challenges arise.
But perhaps most importantly,Mimi gave me the confidence and support I needed to successfully begin a new role."
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-Chaya Citron
Preschool Director at The Gan Preschool, Portland OR
Our preschool recently had the privilege of hearing from Mimi Wilhelm at our beginning of the year staff training. Mimi provided us with an excellent introduction to the Reggio Emilia approach, specifically detailing how to incorporate nature into our classrooms. Her presentation captured the essence of the Reggio philosophy while also providing us with concrete examples of how the approach can be applied in our everyday practice. Mimi also walked us through the process of setting up a "provocation" in the classroom with lots of hands-on materials. We all left feeling inspired to think more deeply about how to create spaces that truly honor children as active, capable learners, and to further explore the ways we can build meaningful learning experiences for young children"
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-Rivkah Montal,
Early Childhood Director at Village Jewish Preschool, The Valley, California
"Our school recently hosted Mimi for two fantastic workshops: "Teaching Literacy through Hands- On Learning" and "The Cooperative Classroom." Mimi is truly a fountain of wisdom! She shared an abundance of information, including many hands-on, user-friendly ideas that can be immediately implemented in the classroom. Her deep understanding of what helps children thrive, along with her genuine compassion for them, shines through in everything she teaches. Our staff left feeling energized and inspired, and we can't wait for the opportunity to welcome Mimi back for our next in-service day!"
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- Shaina Pollak, Educational Director,
Shore Jewish Academy Preschool, The Shore, New Jersey
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