Carpools, Commutes and Child Care

Join Tess and Erin from FCF VT as they look ahead to what's happening in July and reflect on highlights from June. Catch the latest early childhood education news from around Vermont in a fun, lighthearted conversation!

Come along for the ride as we introduce you to Andrew Van Leuven, Assistant Professor at the University of Vermont in the Department of Community Development and Applied Economics. With degrees from The Ohio State University, and institutions in Pennsylvania and Utah, Erin & Andrew talk about the forces that shape local economic vitality and community well-being in rural and small town America...

At Hula in Burlington, Lucia Campriello is helping shape the future of Vermont’s entrepreneurial and innovation economy. As CEO of one of the region’s most vibrant hubs for founders, creatives, investors, remote workers and community leaders, Lucia is a driving force behind the connections and collaborations fueling regional momentum. Known for her visionary leadership and community-first approach...

Join Erin and Tess once again for the June edition of the newsletter! In this spirited conversation, they reflect on the month of May while sharing exciting updates, upcoming events, and all things relevant for June and the summer ahead. We had plenty of smiles recording this one, and we hope it brings a smile to your face too!

Champlain College student Kassim joins Erin for a thoughtful conversation about the challenges of child care, and the importance of staying calm, grounded, and confident through them. Kassim shares his personal journey from Somalia to the United States, reflecting on culture, identity, and what it has meant to navigate child care while raising a young child. He opens up about moments of feeling di...

Janet McLaughlin, the eyes and ears of the Vermont Department of Children and Families. Making big time decisions in the best interest of littlest Vermonters and their families. A leader who is not afraid to take a stand for what matters, she does what she does out of a commitment to public service. Join Erin and Janet as they chat about all things child care, memorable commuting and carpool stori...

Join FCF's Erin Roche for a neighborly, on-the-road conversation with her neighbor and former colleague, Zoe Kaslow. Deeply rooted in her community, Zoe has served on numerous civic and nonprofit boards and brings both personal and professional connections to the world of child care. Together, Erin and Zoe catch up on all things child care, swap business insights, share carpool and commute stories...

Is your inbox swamped with emails and newsletters? Would you rather listen to what First Children's Finance Vermont has been up to? Use this episode to catch up on all of the happenings in Vermont's ECE world from April and a look into what’s to come for May. From business sustainability to updates from the field, your hosts Erin & Tess have a lot to say and reflect on this month. Tune in to t...

Like Loretta Lynn, Rebecca is a real life coal miner’s daughter from West Virginia-but with a background in historic preservation and the many historic buildings in Vermont, it’s destiny that Rebecca ended up in Vermont. Join Erin in this entertaining and enlightening conversation with Rebecca as they chat all things family, early childhood education, the intricacies of human interaction and much...

Go back in time to 2017 and learn about Sherry Carlson and all of the groundbreaking work she steered through the Vermont Community Preschool Collaborative to Universal PreK. Navigating policy twists and turns, Carlson stepped into building capacity for infants and toddlers with the now Make Way for Kids Infant/Toddler Capacity Grant Program. Fast forward to today, Sherry continues to be inspiring...

Is your inbox swamped with emails and newsletters? Would you rather listen to what First Children's Finance Vermont has been up to? Maybe you don't have time to read our digital newsletter. Well, here is your opportunity to listen in as FCF VT Director Erin Roche, and colleague Tess Bates chat about all of the happenings that are coming up in April and reflections of the past month. Enjoy!

Join First Children's Finance VT Director, Erin Roche, as she catches up with Aly Richards; former CEO of Let's Grow Kids and, among other things, a well-known Early Childhood Education Advocate. This engaging conversation takes listeners on a ride through the thoughtful insights and powerful perspectives drawn from Aly's leadership experience-be a part of the conversation, and enjoy some laughs w...

Carpools, Commutes and Child Care intro episode will give listeners an idea of what's to come as we dive into the world of Early Childhood Education in Vermont and the drivers of influence for the field. Come along for the ride!