Ep: 17 - Cosy Cottage Conversations

With special guests, Cindy Green and Diane Kashin

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally is joined by Cindy Green, RECE, Professional Learning Consultant, and Diane Kashin, EdD, RECE, at Diane’s cottage for thoughtful conversations about the intertwining nature of mentoring and professional friendship, engagement, listening, and having our voices really heard. Joining in is Sheri Spriggs, RECE, Lauren Goossens, RECE, and our Community Animators, Kayla Bartlett, RECE and Haille Ifabumuyi, MA, RECE, to make our biggest group on the podcast yet! Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast · Ep: 17 - Cosy Cottage Conversations with Cindy Green and Diane Kashin

Guest Bio

Cindy Green (she/her), BSc., RECE, was a Professor in the School of ECE at Seneca College. She has worked with children as a frontline educator and at a managerial level. In her role as a community consultant, Cindy has created and hosted numerous professional learning sessions for staff, students, colleagues, and families. Reflective and responsive practice, inclusive naturalistic environments and emergent curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to learning continue to be a few of Cindy’s passions.

Diane Kashin (she/her), RECE, EdD was a retired ECE professor and workshop and webinar presenter. Diane is also a published author and her new book, Cultivating Professional Friendships, is now available. You are also invited to connect with her Instagram and the Facebook page, Professional Friendships in Early Childhood Education. Diane passed away after her journey with Breast Cancer. To celebrate her legacy, Ally Scott, Strive Manager, and Sheri Spriggs, Quality Initiative Coordinator for St. Thomas Elgin Social Services wrote sentiments about their cherished relationships with Diane, which can be read HERE.

• Links

  Cultivating Professional Friendships in Early Childhood Education by Diane Kashin

  Technology Rich Inquiry Based Research - Blog by Diane Kashin

  • Reflecting on Mentorship and Professional Friendship in Early Childhood Education

  • Professional Partnerships and Professional Friendships

  • Not Just an ECE: Focus on Your Capacity and Competence

  Dr. Hopi Martin - Edge of the Bush

  • A Seasonal Pedagogy

• Related Podcast Episodes

  Ep: 08 - Making Sense of Mentorship with Haille Ifabumuyi and Kayla Bartlett

  Ep: 06 - Creating a Culture of Relationships with Lauren Goossens

• Related Professional Learning Events

  London, Middlesex, and Elgin professionals can see Dr. Hopi Martin at our next system-wide professional learning day, The Courage to Care! (PAST EVENT)