Post by National Head Start Association

Sometimes the most important thing you can do is slow down and focus on what matters most. In the latest episode of Out in the Hall, hosts Keri and Tim sit down with two rural Head Start directors — Mark Lackey in Alaska and Jim Haugen in Minnesota — for a conversation about people, connection, and what it really means to lead a Head Start program. Mark and Jim don’t shy away from the hard realities, like staff retention, burnout, and the pressure to keep up with what’s new. But they keep coming back to the same truth: The programs that thrive are the ones that invest deeply in their people and stay rooted in their communities. 🎧 Listen to the episode: https://hubs.la/Q04mVlv90 #HeadStart #InvestInKids #EveryChildMatters