About us

Educators who run a thriving center, sharing what works

Purpose and Practice grew out of the training we built for our own team. Now we bring it to childcare centers everywhere.
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Leann

Co-founder · Leadership coaching

Leann has spent 26 years in early childhood education and has owned and led a Michigan Montessori center for 11 years. She holds a master's degree in educational leadership and MACTE-accredited Montessori training for ages 0–6, and she is a published author. She coaches directors and owners on leadership, culture and running a center with purpose.

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Hailey

Co-founder · Workshops & training

Hailey is a center director and MiRegistry-approved trainer who has built and taught staff training for years. She leads hands-on workshops on classroom management, challenging behaviors and building confident, connected teaching teams.

What we believe

Great childcare starts with a team that feels supported, confident and connected. When teachers grow and stay, children and families feel the difference every day.

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