Bouns: Voices of the CDA: Celebrating 50 Years with Jerletha McDonald

Send us Fan MailAs part of our CDA Council 50th Anniversary Celebration and live podcast experience at the CDA Leadership Conference, Erica is joined by the one and only Jerletha McDonald — presenter, family child care advocate, and absolute powerhouse in early childhood education.In this lively and heartfelt episode (bloopers and all!), Jerletha shares what the CDA means to her, the impact it’s had on her journey, and how it continues to elevate the field of early childhood education. A longtime friend of The Child Care Director’s Chair podcast, Jerletha brings her signature warmth, humor, and real talk to the mic for a conversation you don’t want to miss.Join us as we laugh, learn, and celebrate 50 years of the CDA’s legacy — and the incredible people who make it shine.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.