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: 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!
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!
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!
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!
Ep: 04 - The Power of Connection
Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally is joined by Sue Bechard RECE, Family Resource Support and Community Connector, and Kirsti Cheese, Community Connector System Coordinator, to discuss the family-centered service system and the power of connection. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!
Ep: 01 - Welcome to the Podcast!
Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In our first episode, we introduce the Strive team, dig into our why, set intentions, play a game, and laugh...a lot! Joyful chaos abounds! Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!
Ep: 00 - Teaser
Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning, a Strive Podcast. Join Ally Scott, Strive Project Manager, as she introduces Strive and highlights our intentions for this podcast. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!