Leading Inspired Learning

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Liz is joined by Mela Swayze, PhD, to take a deeper dive into equity. Mela discusses their RISE Framework for Early Learning, which was developed to advance equity in the early years, and breaks down the four pillars of the framework. Mela also discusses their work in supporting educators and care professionals in the early y...

In this minisode, join Raluca, Strive Professional Learning Lead, as she outlines the upcoming professional learning events for February 2024. Check out all of our current events: striveswo.ca/our-events/

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally is joined by Raluca Wood, MPEd, HBECL, RECE, the interim Professional Learning Lead at Strive. Raluca shares parts of her professional journey, her passion for ECEC, and her motivations for bringing inspired professional learning in her new role. We also say goodbye to Ally as this is her final episode as host before goi...

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally is joined by some members of the Licensed Child Care Network (LCCN) Marketing Committee, Nicole Blanchette, RECE, Kathy Harris, RECE, Julie Keens, RECE, Jennifer Smith, and Joe Winser. In this episode, they discuss LCCN’s new marketing campaign, Little Moments, Big Impact. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

In this minisode, join Kayla, Strive Professional Learning Lead, as she outlines the upcoming professional learning events for January 2024. Check out all of our current events: striveswo.ca/our-events/

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,...

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.

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.

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally is joined by Todd Dickey, RECE, to unpack some assumptions about the early years sector. While reflecting on his own professional journey, Todd breaks down some of the stereotypes of men working in the field and shares his passion for advocacy. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

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!

In this minisode, join Kayla, Strive Professional Learning Lead, as she outlines the upcoming professional learning events for December 2023. Check out all of our current events: striveswo.ca/our-events/

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!

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 d...

In this minisode, join Kayla, Strive Professional Learning Lead, as she outlines the upcoming professional learning events for November 2023. Check out all of our current events: striveswo.ca/our-events/

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!

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 reaso...

In this minisode, join Kayla, Strive Professional Learning Lead, as she outlines the upcoming professional learning events for October 2023. Check out all of our current events: striveswo.ca/our-events/

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 Goosse...

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, re...

In this minisode, join Kayla, Strive Professional Learning Lead, as she outlines the upcoming professional learning events for September 2023. Check out all of our current events: striveswo.ca/our-events/

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!

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 pas...

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!

In this minisode, join Bre, Strive Project Associate, for a special (and fun) update for August 2023.

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!