509 Speak Up or Burn Out: Why Educators Need Safe Spaces

Send us Fan Mail In this no-holds-barred episode of The Child Care Director's Chair, host Erica Saccoccio sits down with educator Ruth A. Baugh to talk about the real deal: educators need to be heard—or risk burnout. From advocating for mental health to holding leadership accountable, Ruth shares her journey, practical strategies, and tough truths about creating work environments where teachers actually feel supported. If you care about culture, community, and sanity in early childhood education, this conversation is your wake-up call. Support the showThe Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner in early childhood education.WatchMeGrow helps child care programs strengthen family engagement through secure live-streaming, classroom video access, and communication tools that build transparency, trust, and peace of mind for families. Their innovative technology empowers programs to enhance safety, strengthen relationships, and showcase the incredible learning happening in their classrooms every day.To learn more about how WatchMeGrow can support your program, visit www.watchmegrow.com.Thank you to WatchMeGrow for supporting our mission to inspire, equip, and empower child care leaders around the world.