Ep: 24 - Transformative Environments
Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally is joined by a team of Orchard Park Early Learning Centre toddler educators, Lindsay Lamb, RECE, and Tracy Small, RECE, and their centre director, Lauren Goossens, RECE. Inspired by Ally’s Extreme Makeover: Classroom Edition professional learning session, this team undertook a big change in their space. In this episode, they share the challenges, triumphs, and reflections through the process. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!
Minisode: 14 - Year End Reflection YEAR END 2023
In this special 2023 year end minisode, join (most of) the Strive Team as they reflect on their favourite professional learning opportunities and podcast episodes.
Minisode: 13 - Early Years Appreciation YEAR END 2023
In this special 2023 year end minisode, listen to early childhood education and care professionals talk about what excites them about their work. Recorded on October 17, this special minisode was created to celebrate ECE and Child Care Worker Appreciation Day.
Ep: 22 - Revisiting Research
Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, The Strive Professional Learning Assistants, Amy Petrarca, RECE and Olivia Musico, RECE, co-host each other, diving into their Capstone Research Projects from their Early Childhood Leadership Degrees. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!
Minisode: 12 - December 2023 Professional Learning Update
In this minisode, join Kayla, Strive Professional Learning Lead, as she outlines the upcoming professional learning events for December 2023.
Ep: 21 - Measuring Meaning in Connection
Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally is joined by Kathleen Lee, RECE, Kim Baltare, RECE, and Zichen Li, RECE, the incredible Community Connector Coding Team, to discuss how we measure the work the Community Connectors do. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!
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!