EPISODE · Oct 13, 2025 · 10 MIN
Bouns The Power of One Voice: Supporting Bilingual Educators Through the CDA
from The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast · host Erica Saccoccio
Send us Fan MailIn celebration of the CDA’s 50th Anniversary, The Child Care Director’s Chair honors the voices and visionaries shaping the future of early childhood education. In this inspiring episode, Erica sits down with Najwa Dahdah, M.A., a remarkable educator and advocate whose journey began with earning her CDA and has since grown to include an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and now a Master’s degree.Najwa shares her powerful story of perseverance, advocacy, and community impact. Passionate about supporting bilingual and immigrant educators, she’s helping candidates earn their CDA in their home language or the language of the bilingual children they serve. Her work bridges gaps, removes barriers, and ensures every educator has a seat at the table.Tune in to celebrate 50 years of the CDA’s legacy and hear how leaders like Najwa Dahdah are continuing to lift others up — one voice, one educator, and one child at a time.Support the show
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Send us Fan Mail In celebration of the CDA’s 50th Anniversary, The Child Care Director’s Chair honors the voices and visionaries shaping the future of early childhood education. In this inspiring episode, Erica sits down with Najwa Dahdah, M.A., a remarkable educator and advocate whose journey began with earning her CDA and has since grown to include an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and now a Master’s degree. Najwa shares her powerful story of perseverance, advocacy, and community impact. Passiona...
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