Chronicles of a Daisy

In this episode of "Chronicles of a Daisy," host Emily Daisy Gasca interviews Michelle Eggarter Lewis, a passionate dual language kindergarten teacher from West Chicago. Michelle shares her journey and philosophy of implementing play-based learning, highlighting its benefits for early childhood development, social-emotional learning, and academic success. The discussion emphasizes the evolving nat...

**Meet Brenda Perez Mendoza** Brenda’s story is not just about education. It's about determination, perseverance, struggle, and relentless self-belief which ultimately led her to become a successful educator and a powerful voice in her community.  An ardent educationist, Brenda commenced her professional journey sixteen years ago, enabling students by integrating a love for learning with a str...

Empowering Education: Insights from Tomas Lobato, a Dedicated Early Childhood Educator In this episode of Chronicles of a Daisy, host Emily Daisy Gasca interviews Tomas Lobato, an educator, activist, and remarkable teacher known for transforming the lives of many children. Lobato shares his educational journey, including his experience studying abroad, teaching English in South Korea, Spain, and F...

The story of Crystal Jameau and Emily Daisy Gasca is more than just an account of two educators. It's a call to action for all of us—to recognize the transformative power of education and commit ourselves to making that power accessible to every child. It's a reminder that in the hands of passionate and dedicated educators, education can be a catalyst for change, a tool for equity, and a path to a...

Emily Daisy Gasca interviews Briana Morales, a teacher and the 2023 Illinois Teacher of the Year. Briana shares her personal journey, including facing childhood trauma, finding her purpose as an educator, and the impact she's making in the lives of her students. She also discusses her nonprofit organization, Sisterhood of Hope, which aims to empower girls of color through mentorship and schola...

Embracing Joy and Patience: Chronicles of a Daisy Season 2 Kickoff In this episode of Chronicles of a Daisy, host Emily Daisy Gasca shares her insights on living with intentionality and joy, highlighting the value of patience, wisdom, and the impact of our roles in others’ lives. Emily begins by expressing her mission to support women through cultivating environments filled with love, joy, and pea...

The script is a podcast episode introduction by Emily Daisy Gasca. She welcomes the listeners and expresses gratitude for their support. She also invites them to follow her on various social media platforms and explains her mission of equipping children and creating a loving and peaceful environment. Emily encourages self-care and challenges the listeners to identify three words they want to embod...

✨ "Hello, hello! Welcome to 'Chronicles of a Daisy,' where we cultivate joy, love, peace, and kindness. 🌻 Join me on this podcast journey as I equip educators and moms with biblical truths and scientific research to create nurturing environments for our children. 🎧 Check out Episode 4, where we discuss the power of identifying roles and setting boundaries. Share this empowering epi...

Hello beautiful People, Welcome, Bienvenidos! In this episode, Emily will walk you through the family dynamics and roles. She shares questions to ponder as you apply this to your lives, as a family, and as educators. Emily shares practical ideas and strategies to help align the foundations for our families. Please share, follow and leave a review if you find this information valuable ❤️

Surprise episode: In this Episode Emily shares how to establish a classroom Environment that is aligned with the Danielson Framework for teachers. She shares ideas and strategies on how to create a conduce learning environment for all learners. This episode was recorded in 2022 but still hold value today. Hope you enjoy !

Welcome, Bienvenidos! In this episode, Emily Daisy shares the journey she has gone through as a wife, mom, and educator. She introduces herself and explains what you can expect from Chronicles of a Daisy!