ECE Leadership Support That’s Personal, Practical, and Built Around You
Because every early childhood leader deserves support that fits their vision, their realities, and their budget—with practical, accessible guidance that meets them where they are.
Support for Every Stage of Your Leadership Journey
You’re committed to leading a strong early childhood program. Maybe you’re feeling stretched thin and need support sorting out the chaos. Or maybe things are running fairly smoothly—but you know they could run better, and you're ready for fresh ideas, a streamlined plan, or deeper staff development. That’s where I come in. At Lumen Walker ECE Consulting, I meet early childhood leaders right where they are—whether you’re navigating growing pains, tackling a specific project, or simply ready to level up. I bring clarity, structure, and creativity to the table, so you can strengthen your systems, support your team, and reconnect with the joy in your work.
You’re committed to leading a strong early childhood program. Maybe you’re feeling stretched thin and need support sorting out the chaos. Or maybe things are running fairly smoothly—but you know they could run better, and you're ready for fresh ideas, a streamlined plan, or deeper staff development. That’s where I come in. At Lumen Walker ECE Consulting, I meet early childhood leaders right where they are—whether you’re navigating growing pains, tackling a specific project, or simply ready to level up. I bring clarity, structure, and creativity to the table, so you can strengthen your systems, support your team, and reconnect with the joy in your work.
Project-Based Consulting: Hands-on support to help you plan and implement systems, solve problems, or bring ideas to life.
Staff Development & Training Customized workshops and coaching that engage your team and support real growth.
Leadership CoachingConsistent, supportive guidance for directors and providers who want to grow without burning out.
Community & Resource Mapping Helping you connect with local resources, partnerships, and supports that align with your goals.
Staff Development & Training Customized workshops and coaching that engage your team and support real growth.
Leadership CoachingConsistent, supportive guidance for directors and providers who want to grow without burning out.
Community & Resource Mapping Helping you connect with local resources, partnerships, and supports that align with your goals.
How I Can Help You
Project-Based Consulting
What This Can Include:
What You Get:
- A project kickoff session
- A step-by-step action plan
- Hands-on support
- Follow-up coaching or check-ins
Whether you’re launching a new idea, fixing what’s not working, or ready to streamline your operations, I help early childhood leaders move from overthinking to action—so you can focus on what matters most.
Whether you’re launching a new idea, fixing what’s not working, or ready to streamline your operations, I help early childhood leaders move from overthinking to action—so you can focus on what matters most.
- Licensing support
- Child Care Management System (CCMS) setup or optimization
- Enrollment/billing
- Marketing help and messaging refresh
- Curriculum planning
- Family engagement planning
Leadership Coaching
What This Can Include:
What You Get:
- Ongoing coaching (biweekly/monthly)
- 3-session coaching package
- Hands-on support
- One-time strategy session
- Customized plan
Leadership doesn’t have to feel lonely. I offer confidential coaching that supports you as a whole person—so you can lead your program with clarity, strategy, and heart.
Leadership doesn’t have to feel lonely. I offer confidential coaching that supports you as a whole person—so you can lead your program with clarity, strategy, and heart.
- Staff management
- Communication
- Goal setting & prioritization
- Stress management
- Delegation & confidence-building
- Navigating tough decisions
Staff Development & Training
Topics May Include:
What You Get:
- Customized staff trainings
- One-time workshops
- Small-group coaching
- Full PD day planning
- New staff onboarding series
Training that actually connects—with your team and your goals. From one-time workshops to ongoing coaching, I deliver engaging, relevant, and practical PD that supports your team’s real needs.
Training that actually connects—with your team and your goals. From one-time workshops to ongoing coaching, I deliver engaging, relevant, and practical PD that supports your team’s real needs.
- Positive team culture
- Communication and collaboration
- Leadership for lead teachers
- Observation & documentation
- Using AI for lesson planning or admin
- New staff onboarding package
Community & Resource Mapping
Support Includes:
You’re not in this alone—let’s tap into what’s around you. I help you build meaningful connections with local partners, tap into grants or support networks, and make your program more visible and resourced.
You’re not in this alone—let’s tap into what’s around you. I help you build meaningful connections with local partners, tap into grants or support networks, and make your program more visible and resourced.
- Finding local orgs and supports
- Family resource guides
- Grant help
- Community partnership outreach
- Templates and contact scripts
What I Bring:
- Strategic thinking and practical tools
- Experience with both center- and home-based programs
- A collaborative spirit and deep respect for your work
- Humor, heart, and systems that work
My Style:
🧩 Pragmatic and playful🤝 Relationship-driven💬 Supportive and honest📋 Big-picture friendly and detail-oriented
Support Rooted in Experience—Designed for Today’s ECE Leaders
My name is Audrey Walker, and I created Lumen Walker ECE Consulting to offer the kind of support I once needed as a teacher, administrator, and coach. With a Master’s in Education and a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education, I bring both formal training and real-world experience to every partnership—meeting leaders where they are and helping them move forward with clarity and confidence.
The name reflects my mission: to help light the way while walking alongside you—not ahead of you. You already have the vision. I help you move forward with clarity and confidence. I started this work to support people, not sell packages. If cost is a concern, let's talk. I believe every leader deserves access to thoughtful, practical guidance—no matter their budget.
Why Lumen Walker?
Contact
Let's Connect
(737) 248-1627 (Text okay)lumenwalkerece@gmail.com
Have a question, idea, or project you want to explore? I’d love to hear from you.
Worried about budget? Don’t be. If you think my support could help your program, please reach out. I’m committed to making this work accessible and can tailor options to fit most budgets.
Worried about budget? Don’t be. If you think my support could help your program, please reach out. I’m committed to making this work accessible and can tailor options to fit most budgets.
My Values
Empowerment
I believe in your vision—and I want you to believe in it too. My role isn’t to fix your program; it’s to help you step into your leadership with confidence, creativity, and renewed energy. Through practical tools, honest feedback, and ongoing support, I help you and your team grow in ways that are sustainable, strengths-based, and uniquely yours.
Connection
At the heart of everything I do is meaningful connection—with the leaders I support, the teams they guide, and the children and families they serve. I believe strong relationships are the foundation of great programs, and that change happens best when it’s rooted in trust, collaboration, and respect. I don’t come in as the expert who knows it all—I show up as a partner, walking alongside you every step of the way.
Clarity
In the day-to-day whirlwind of early childhood leadership, clarity can feel like a luxury. I help bring calm to the chaos by breaking big ideas into manageable parts, building systems that actually work, and supporting you in making confident, values-aligned decisions. Whether we’re redesigning a process or mapping out a plan, I’m here to help you move forward with purpose and focus.