Gigi Schweikert

Gigi Schweikert is CEO of Lightbridge Academy overseeing 60 open centers in seven states. Gigi is an international thought leader in early childhood education and supervision. With 30 years of experience and 18 published books, in three languages, Gigi has appeared on CBS, NBC, Fox, and The Wall Street Journal Lunch Hour News. Ms. Schweikert has been quoted in The New Times, Entrepreneur, and Forbes.

Ms. Schweikert was the former Director of the United Nations Child Care Centre. Gigi developed and managed on-site employer-sponsored child care programs for Fortune 500 companies including, Johnson & Johnson, Bank of America, and SC Johnson Wax. Gigi was the host of the TV show, “Today’s Family,” but her greatest accomplishment is being the mother of her four children. Learn more about Gigi.

Websites: gigischweikert.com | redleafpress.org

Courses

Owning Your Role as a Supervisor

When an early childhood classroom teacher is promoted to a supervisory role, he or she must transition from guiding young children to supporting staff members. Based on the book series Winning Ways for Early Childhood Professionals, we will explore topics that will encourage, empower, and equip leaders with knowledge and confidence to work with other adults.

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About Us

I am the Coach and CEO of Childcare by Design Coaching Inc. I've worked in the field of Out of School Care since 1993 and have worked to design systems that give you the confidence, skill, and mindset to thrive no matter what challenges each day brings.

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