Strive
Share
Vision: Engaged and empowered early years community
Mission: Leading inspired learning
Values: Collaboration, Care, Continuous learning
Supported by the City of London, County of Middlesex, Oxford County, and Elgin County.
In episode 83, Ally, Strive Manager, hosts Jessie Collins and Vanessa Eastmure from the London Children's Museum to reflect on what it means to create a museum built for children, by children. They share how children and their caregivers were consulted throughout the museum design process and how children’s feedback continues to shape exhibits, programs, and learning experiences today. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!
Listen now at www.striveswo.ca/podcast-posts/ep-83 (or on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube)!
Have you listened to (or watched!) the last episode of Leading Inspired Learning, a Strive Podcast? 🎙️ If not, now’s the perfect time!
In this episode, Ally, Strive Manager, hosts Erika Murray, RECE, to share her perspective on how professional learning can be meaningfully supported in early childhood settings. They explore the role of leadership in ensuring professional learning truly counts through aligned systems, including intentional planning, protected time, and fair compensation. This episode invites leaders to reflect on how thoughtful leadership practices can remove barriers, honour educators’ professionalism, embed learning into the culture of their organization, and how authentic investment supports educator growth, retention, and quality practice. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!
Listen now at www.striveswo.ca/podcast-posts/ep-84 (or wherever you get your favourite podcasts)! This episode is also available in video via the link above, on Spotify, or on our YouTube channel!
Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and review! ✨
06/02/2026
NEWLY ADDED! 📣
Educators ready to take on the outdoors, join us for our next Outdoor Play Community of Practice! 🌿🤸♀️
Facilitated by Childreach’s WILD CHILD team (Nadine Reeves, RECE, Tandy Morton, MSc, OCT, and Nicole Van Beers), this Community of Practice invites professionals who work with children in outdoor environments to come together and collaboratively reflect on leading and supporting outdoor play and learning in various early learning and childcare programs.
📅 Tues. July 14
🕡 6:30 - 8:00 PM
📍 Westminster Ponds (930 Western Counties Rd., London)
Registration closes Mon. July 13 at 12:00 PM. All Community of Practices are FREE for professionals in the regions we operate. A reminder that ticket type is based on the county you work in. Learn more at www.striveswo.ca/event-posts/cop-outdoor-july
We do think the educators in our community deserve the world! Every day, you provide the best care to the children and families you serve. It's an honour to be your capacity-building team! 💛💙💚
06/02/2026
Thank you to all of the ECEC leaders who joined us on Friday for two sessions of The Aware Leader! We hope this half-day professional learning provided insight into the impact words and actions can have in creating inclusive workplaces. We also hope you left feeling empowered with the tools provided to facilitate Strive's new DEIB microlearnings, ensuring every educator in our sector has a foundational understanding of these important topics.
A special thank you to Mariam Waliji, Caitlin Villeneuve, and Eaman Fahmy for facilitating our morning keynote, leading us through such an impactful presentation, and creating a space for thoughtful reflection and conversation.
Thank you to the City of London for funding this special learning opportunity for leaders.
Finally, thank you to everyone in attendance who donated products to help us Fill the Truck with Fairy Godparents London & Area! We appreciate you so, so much!
06/01/2026
Hear all about our upcoming opportunities for learning, connection, and reflection during your June 2026 Professional Learning Update with Andera! 🎤
Listen now at www.striveswo.ca/podcast-posts/minisode-43 or through our link in bio!
Also available on Soundcloud, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! ✨
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Telephone
Website
Address
265 Maitland Street
London, ON
N6B2Y3
