Leading Inspired Learning

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally, Strive Manager, hosts Sarah Meka, Behaviour Analyst, to get to the bottom of the behaviours educators may experience with the children in their care, and offer a reminder about the human underneath the “behaviours”. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

In this minisode, join Andera, Marketing & Communication Specialist at Strive, as she outlines upcoming professional learning events for November 2025. Check out all of our current events: striveswo.ca/our-events/

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally, Strive Manager, hosts Anne Martin to discuss ways educators can bring a trauma-informed approach into their practice and support children from a place of empathy. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this special bonus episode to celebrate Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, we invited our community to submit stories of appreciation - for one another, for the children in their care, for the moments they felt appreciated, and more! Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally, Strive Manager, and Kayla, Strive Professional Learning Lead, dive into the notion that not every professional learning opportunity is made for every professional (and that's okay!). Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Andera, Strive Marketing & Communications Specialist, hosts Kale Cabrera of Beyond the Bell to dive into some more of the common misconceptions about school age education and do a final round (for now!) of myth-busting! Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

In this minisode, join Andera, Marketing & Communication Specialist at Strive, as she outlines upcoming professional learning events for October 2025. Check out all of our current events: striveswo.ca/our-events/

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally, Strive Manager, hosts Avery Lomax and Jazmine George, Strive's Interns from this summer, to reflect on their learning over the past few months and discuss what's next for them! Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Andera, Strive Marketing & Communications Specialist, hosts Kale Cabrera of Beyond the Bell to dive into some more of the common misconceptions about school age education and do some myth-busting! Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

In this minisode, join Andera, Marketing & Communication Specialist at Strive, as she outlines upcoming professional learning events for September 2025. Check out all of our current events: striveswo.ca/our-events/

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally, Strive Manager, hosts Mary Mitches, Kelly Patterson, and Emily Purdon from Fanshawe College! Get an inside look at how Fanshawe supports Early Years field placements, from student preparation to mentor expectations. They clarify key logistics, debunk common myths, and highlight the role of OER and inclusive practices. L...

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Andera, Strive Marketing & Communications Specialist, hosts Kale Cabrera of Beyond the Bell to dive into some of the common misconceptions about school age education and do some myth-busting! Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

In this minisode, join Andera, Marketing & Communication Specialist at Strive, as she invites you to join us in our August 2025 professional learning pause, with a little look ahead to Fall 2025. Check out all of our current events: striveswo.ca/our-events/

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally, Strive Manager, hosts special guest Marcia Nicole of Ispyr to Educate to discuss DEI and Marcia's lived experiences as a Black Educator! Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Kayla, Strive Professional Learning Lead, hosts Caitlin Villeneuve and Eaman Fahmy of Hush&Hum Consulting, to examine the Brave Spaces Framework! Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy! Learn more about Caitlin and Eaman's work at www.hushhumconsulting.ca/ or contact them at hello@hushhumconsulting.ca. Some additional resources to exp...

In this minisode, join Andera, Marketing & Communication Specialist at Strive, as she outlines the upcoming professional learning events for July 2025. Check out all of our current events: striveswo.ca/our-events/

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally, Strive Manager, and Kayla (KP!), Strive Community Animator, explore our Communities of Practice: how they can help you connect, engage, and grow as an educator! Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Kayla, Strive Professional Learning Lead, hosts Caitlin Villeneuve and Eaman Fahmy of Hush&Hum Consulting, to explore ways educators and leaders can move beyond a checklist approach to DEIB! Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy! Learn more about Caitlin and Eaman's work at www.hushhumconsulting.ca/ or contact them at hello@hushhumco...

In this minisode, join Andera, Marketing & Communication Specialist at Strive, as she outlines the upcoming professional learning events for June 2025. Check out all of our current events: striveswo.ca/our-events/

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally, Strive Manager, hosts Cara Caudle, MEd, BASc, RECE, to reflect on creative professional learning and how reflective practices encourage well-being! Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally, Strive Manager, hosts Tandy Morton, WILD CHILD Playgroup Facilitator, Childreach, and Nadine Reeves, Program Manager, Childreach to explore outdoor play through every season! Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

In this minisode, join Andera, Marketing & Communication Specialist at Strive, as she outlines upcoming professional learning events for May 2025. Check out all of our current events: striveswo.ca/our-events/

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally, Strive Manager, and Kayla, Strive Professional Learning Lead dive into the impact of professional learning and capacity building! Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally, Strive Manager, hosts Chris Blain from the City of London to explore what CWELCC (commonly known as the $10-A-Day Initiative) even is! Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally, Strive Manager, hosts Sheri Spriggs to dive into Strive’s history! Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy! Want to learn even more about our journey towards inspired learning? Read more at www.striveswo.ca/blog-posts/history-of-strive