Ep: 20 - On Radical Inclusivity
Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Liz is joined by Abbey Buist, RECE, Master of Arts student at The University of Toronto Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, to dive into radical inclusivity. Abbey shares what led her to choose this as a field of study and breaks down some of the most essential components of radical inclusivity, highlighting her own disability and work in the community. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!
Minisode: 11 - November 2023 Professional Learning Update
In this minisode, join Kayla, Strive Professional Learning Lead, as she outlines the upcoming professional learning events for November 2023.
Ep: 19 - Reflections on a Changing Workforce
Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally is joined by Hannah Carr, RECE, a recent Early Childhood Education graduate to discuss the impact of her education journey. Together, they reflect on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and generation shifts on the ECEC workforce. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!
Ep: 18 - The Impact of SWAG
Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally is joined by Kathy Harris, RECE, and Sheryl Third, MA, RECE, to discuss the various impacts of stuff we all get, better known as SWAG. If you are joining us at the Courage to Care on November 17, hearing we will not be giving out swag at this event may cause some mixed emotions. Kathy, Sheryl, and Ally dig into the reasons behind this decision. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!
Minisode: 10 - October 2023 Professional Learning Update
In this minisode, join Kayla, Strive Professional Learning Lead, as she outlines the upcoming professional learning events for October 2023.
Ep: 17 - Cosy Cottage Conversations
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!
Ep: 16 - Thinking Resourcefully
Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally is joined by our ECE Professional Resource Centre Specialists, Hadil Alshaghnoubi, RECE and Sara D’Alessandro, RECE to chat about their work. Together, they highlight the community research that informed the physical and digital redesign of the Resource Centre and share their aspirations for future use. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!
Minisode: 09 - September 2023 Professional Learning Update
In this minisode, join Kayla, Strive Professional Learning Lead, as she outlines the upcoming professional learning events for September 2023.
Ep: 15 - School Age Possibilities
Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Kayla is joined by Kale Cabrera, school age educator, to dive into caring for school age children. Kale discusses the unique opportunities and challenges that come with school age programs while sharing strategies for supporting play across a wide age range. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!
Ep: 14 - Reflecting on our Journeys
Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Amy and Olivia, Strive’s former Early Childhood Leadership (ECL) interns, are joined by Jenn and Liz, Strive’s current ECL Interns, to dig into their internship opportunities. Together, they reflect on meaningful learning moments, the value of a caring and accountable community, and the joy of professionally pursuing your passions. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!
Ep: 13 - Reimagining Space
Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally is joined by Kathy Harris, RECE, to discuss the atelier space at London Bridge’s Huron Heights Early Childhood Learning Centre location. Kathy dives into the thoughtful, imaginative design of this space, explaining the dreams and pedagogical foundations that inspired it. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!
Minisode: 08 - August 2023 Professional Learning Update
In this minisode, join Bre, Strive Project Associate, for a special (and fun) update for August 2023.
Minisode: 07 - Educator Spotlight
Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this minisode, Ally is joined by Ebonee, an RECE who works in London, to hear her story. Together, they discuss the importance of family diversity and reproductive rights. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!
Ep: 12 - Uplifting Identity
Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally is joined by 3 members of the Strive Team, Bre, Jenn, and Liz, to discuss how to cherish and celebrate differing identities. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!
Minisode: 06 - Educator Spotlight
Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this minisode, Ally is joined by Mac, a child care assistant who works in London, to hear their story. Mac discusses the impact being transgender, non-binary has had on their life and career in the early years and shares some important advice to those seeking to be in allyship with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!
Ep: 11 - Caring for Community
Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Bre is joined by Shel Secrett, RECE, to talk about visibility and community. Shel shares stories of both her personal and professional life, as well as some Canadian 2SLBGTQIA+ history, to demonstrate the importance of living, loving, and caring in community. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!
Ep: 10 - Defining Your Worthiness
Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Meaghan is joined by Darci Lang, Motivational Speaker and Author of four titles within her "Focus on the 90%" series. Together, they deconstruct understandings of worthiness and spotlight the resiliency derived from our work in the early years. Listen, LAUGH, learn, reflect, enjoy!
Minisode: 05 - July 2023 Professional Learning Update
In this minisode, join Kayla, Strive Professional Learning Lead, as she outlines the upcoming professional learning events for July 2023.
Ep: 09 - Role Modeling & Change-making
Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Liz is joined by Liam Sands, RECE. Liam shares stories of his experiences as an Indigenous educator, reflecting on the importance of modelling joy & care that transcends gender, culture, and race. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!
Ep: 08 - Making Sense of Mentorship
Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally is joined by Haille Ifabumuyi, RECE and Kayla Bartlett, RECE, Community Animators and newest members of the Strive team. Together, they delve into the conceptions of mentorship and highlight their plan to support our community in this work. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!