https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartwork-live--5882204
voicEd Radio was honoured to be on hand to capture some of the conversations from the day. In this series, you'll hear the voices of early childhood educators, keynotes, workshop presenters and organizers as they reflect on their work in the field, and the importance of this type of professional learning experience.

Welcome to Heartwork Live!]]>enEducationCopyright voicEd Radiohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64344f242b04165170f4be94f3518881.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartwork-live--5882204Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:48:20 +0000voicEd RadiovoicEd Radiofeeds@spreaker.comOn May 15, 2023, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent gathered over 500 members of the early childhood and child care community at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre for a system-wide day of Professional Learning. Heartwork and So Much More was an...
voicEd Radio was honoured to be on hand to capture some of the conversations from the day. In this series, you'll hear the voices of early childhood educators, keynotes, workshop presenters and organizers as they reflect on their work in the field, and the importance of this type of professional learning experience.

Welcome to Heartwork Live!]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep-09-the-language-nest-nwewnan-sasaang-with-mino-giizhajad--57734901https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57734901Mon, 20 Nov 2023 20:27:27 +0000voicEd RadioMino Giizhajad leads a unique, early childhood education program on Walpole Island where, from a very early age, children are immersed in the Anishinaabe language. Mino Giizhajad joins Nadine Ladouceur to reflect on the power of the Language Nest...1076identity,language,the_nest,walpole_islandfalse29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep-08-visions-for-the-future-of-heartwork-pd-with-jennifer-smith--57734905https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57734905Mon, 20 Nov 2023 20:02:02 +0000voicEd RadioJennifer Smith is an administrative assistant for the Early Years and Child Care Team at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. She has played an important role in bringing the "Heartwork and So Much More" PD days to life and she drops by to speak with us...688falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep-07-helping-families-looking-for-childcare-with-audrey-van-der-zon--57734903https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57734903Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:56:52 +0000voicEd RadioAudrey Van der Zon works in Client System and Supports at Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Part of her role is to assist parents and guardians to find child care, including managing the waitlist process. In this episode, we hear more about Audrey's work...723falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep-06-starting-in-the-profession-with-britney-phillips--57734900https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57734900Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:53:39 +0000voicEd RadioBritney Phillips is a new ECE assistant and a self-proclaimed student of the profession. Hear the perspective of someone who is just entering the profession and some of what draws her here.705early_childhood_student,new_ecefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep-05-mentoring-in-early-childhood-education-with-kelsey-stepniak--57734899Growing Together Family Resource Centre in Blenheim, Ontario. She is also part of the Chatham-Kent Ambassador program and she dropped by to talk about the importance of mentorship in early years education, and how the Ambassador program has been created as an important part of the mentorship journey.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57734899Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:50:57 +0000voicEd RadioKelsey Stepniak is an RECE with the https://www.gtfrc.org/ in Blenheim, Ontario. She is also part of the Chatham-Kent Ambassador program and she dropped by to talk about the importance of mentorship in early years education, and how the Ambassador...Growing Together Family Resource Centre in Blenheim, Ontario. She is also part of the Chatham-Kent Ambassador program and she dropped by to talk about the importance of mentorship in early years education, and how the Ambassador program has been created as an important part of the mentorship journey.]]>664ambasssador,chatham_kent,mentorshipfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep-04-well-being-in-the-workplace-with-lauren-uher--57734902Bloom Wellness In 2018 Lauren opened her own private practice to serve the community through counselling. She primarily works with kids, teens and young adults. She has also been involved with pediatric crisis intervention and long-term and crisis counselling. Lauren focuses on the mind-body connection, and understands that there are many moving parts to bring healing.

We were able to spend some time with Lauren to talk a little more about wellness in the early childhood education context.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57734902Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:47:04 +0000voicEd RadioLauren Uher is the founder of https://www.bloomwellnessck.com/ In 2018 Lauren opened her own private practice to serve the community through counselling. She primarily works with kids, teens and young adults. She has also been involved with pediatric...Bloom Wellness In 2018 Lauren opened her own private practice to serve the community through counselling. She primarily works with kids, teens and young adults. She has also been involved with pediatric crisis intervention and long-term and crisis counselling. Lauren focuses on the mind-body connection, and understands that there are many moving parts to bring healing.

We were able to spend some time with Lauren to talk a little more about wellness in the early childhood education context.]]>1412lauren_uher,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep-03-trust-and-belonging-with-rumeet-billan--57734920Dr. Rumeet Billan is an award-winning, internationally recognized entrepreneur, learning architect, speaker, author, and humanitarian. Her mission is to transform workplace cultures through research, training, and experiences that foster trust, belonging, and resilience.

Dr. Billan's keynote address at this year's Heartwork and So Much More PD day was entitled, "The Science of Belonging".

We had the chance to catch up with Dr. Billan following her keynote and were able to pick up on a few of the threads from her talk and her work.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57734920Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:44:08 +0000voicEd Radiohttps://rumeet.com/#about is an award-winning, internationally recognized entrepreneur, http://viewpointleadership.ca/, https://www.nsb.com/speakers/rumeet-billan/, https://www.whodoiwanttobecome.com/, and humanitarian. Her mission is to transform...Dr. Rumeet Billan is an award-winning, internationally recognized entrepreneur, learning architect, speaker, author, and humanitarian. Her mission is to transform workplace cultures through research, training, and experiences that foster trust, belonging, and resilience.

Dr. Billan's keynote address at this year's Heartwork and So Much More PD day was entitled, "The Science of Belonging".

We had the chance to catch up with Dr. Billan following her keynote and were able to pick up on a few of the threads from her talk and her work.]]>1002belonging,rumeet_billan,trustfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep-02-early-literacy-imagination-and-play-with-carrie-myers--57734904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57734904Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:40:41 +0000voicEd RadioCarrie Myers is a retired (but still active) Early Literacy Specialist in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Carrie dropped by to talk about her work, the importance of Early Literacy and how it is different than what K-12 educators mean by literacy.1103chatham_kent,early_literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep-01-getting-the-day-started-with-justin-langois-and-shaun-moore--57734898
Justin Langlois is a Dad, Stepdad, Bilingual Registered Early Childhood Educator, and Certified Self Reg Champion from The Mehrit Centre. Having been a RECE for nearly 10 years, Justin can be found wearing a super-hero cape while engaging with children at the EarlyON Centre in Tilbury, Ontario.

Shaun Moore is a Dad, Registered Early Childhood Educator, Child and Youth care graduate, and is currently working toward his Forest Practitioner certificate. Currently Shaun works at an Early On Centre.

In this opening conversation, we catch up to set the context for the day.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57734898Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:38:24 +0000voicEd RadioOnce again, we're fortunate to have the voices of two early childhood educators in Chatham-Kent join us for our conversations today. Justin Langlois is a Dad, Stepdad, Bilingual Registered Early Childhood Educator, and Certified Self Reg Champion...
Justin Langlois is a Dad, Stepdad, Bilingual Registered Early Childhood Educator, and Certified Self Reg Champion from The Mehrit Centre. Having been a RECE for nearly 10 years, Justin can be found wearing a super-hero cape while engaging with children at the EarlyON Centre in Tilbury, Ontario.

Shaun Moore is a Dad, Registered Early Childhood Educator, Child and Youth care graduate, and is currently working toward his Forest Practitioner certificate. Currently Shaun works at an Early On Centre.

In this opening conversation, we catch up to set the context for the day.]]>646early_childhood_education,ece,recefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gem-moments-with-martin-liberio-erin-tiffin-and-kaitlyn-burridge--54826132
Martin Liberio has contributed his expertise as co-author of "Educators in Native Child Care Services", the author of the Educational Program: "Learning through Play", and has written and created many pedagogical platforms for various early childhood organizations.

Erin Tiffin is a Developmental Support Worker in the Municipality of Chatham Kent.

Kaitlyn Burridge is on the road to becoming an ECE for Chatham Kent.


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54826132Thu, 22 Jun 2023 22:42:24 +0000voicEd RadioIn this conversation we speak with Martin Liberio, Erin Tiffin and Kaitlyn Burridge about GEM moments in the early years classroom. Martin Liberio has contributed his expertise as co-author of "Educators in Native Child Care Services", the author of...
Martin Liberio has contributed his expertise as co-author of "Educators in Native Child Care Services", the author of the Educational Program: "Learning through Play", and has written and created many pedagogical platforms for various early childhood organizations.

Erin Tiffin is a Developmental Support Worker in the Municipality of Chatham Kent.

Kaitlyn Burridge is on the road to becoming an ECE for Chatham Kent.


]]>1013earlychildhood,earlyyears,ecefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/connect-the-blocks-with-jessica-brodie--54823344Jessica Brodie is an Early Years Strategy Specialist for the Muncipality of Chatham-Kent and is part of the organizing team at Heartwork and So Much More. But she is also the imaginative force behind an initiative designed to connect community assets throughout the Muncipality.

In this conversation, Shaun Moore, Karen Kennedy and Stephen Hurley explore the vision behind Connect the Blocks with Jessica.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54823344Thu, 22 Jun 2023 22:42:17 +0000voicEd RadioJessica Brodie is an Early Years Strategy Specialist for the Muncipality of Chatham-Kent and is part of the organizing team at Heartwork and So Much More. But she is also the imaginative force behind an initiative designed to connect community assets...Jessica Brodie is an Early Years Strategy Specialist for the Muncipality of Chatham-Kent and is part of the organizing team at Heartwork and So Much More. But she is also the imaginative force behind an initiative designed to connect community assets throughout the Muncipality.

In this conversation, Shaun Moore, Karen Kennedy and Stephen Hurley explore the vision behind Connect the Blocks with Jessica.]]>871falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/martin-liberio-avec-justin-langois--54827446
Martin Liberio has contributed his expertise as co-author of "Educators in Native Child Care Services", the author of the Educational Program: "Learning through Play", and has written and created many pedagogical platforms for various early childhood organizations.

Justin Langlois is a Dad, Stepdad, Bilingual Registered Early Childhood Educator, and Certified Self Reg Champion from The Mehrit Centre. Having been a RECE for nearly 10 years, Justin can be found wearing a super-hero cape while engaging with children at the EarlyON Centre in Tilbury, Ontario.


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54827446Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:44:18 +0000voicEd RadioA unique opportunity to hear conference presenter Martin Liberio speak with host Justin Langois, en Français! Martin Liberio has contributed his expertise as co-author of "Educators in Native Child Care Services", the author of the Educational...
Martin Liberio has contributed his expertise as co-author of "Educators in Native Child Care Services", the author of the Educational Program: "Learning through Play", and has written and created many pedagogical platforms for various early childhood organizations.

Justin Langlois is a Dad, Stepdad, Bilingual Registered Early Childhood Educator, and Certified Self Reg Champion from The Mehrit Centre. Having been a RECE for nearly 10 years, Justin can be found wearing a super-hero cape while engaging with children at the EarlyON Centre in Tilbury, Ontario.


]]>703falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forest-schools-and-a-vision-for-mentorship-with-jessica-holder-and-karen-eilersen--54817624
Jessica Holder (RECE, BSc, Forest School Practitioner) has been passionately committed to the field of Early Childhood Education for over a decade. She is the Pedagogical Leader at Discovery Child Care Centre where she works collaboratively with educators to reflect on their pedagogical choices and to grow the programs they co-construct with children and families.

Karen Eilersen (RECE, Forest School Practitioner) is the founder and Director of Discovery Child Care Centre: one of Ontario’s very first licensed child care centres that is also a certified Forest and Nature school, founded in 1998.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54817624Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:24:23 +0000voicEd RadioIn this episode, we speak with conference presenters Jessica Holder and Karen Eilerson about their work at Discovery Professional Learning. Forest Schools, a unique mentorship partnership with the municipality of Chatham-Kent and so much more in this...
Jessica Holder (RECE, BSc, Forest School Practitioner) has been passionately committed to the field of Early Childhood Education for over a decade. She is the Pedagogical Leader at Discovery Child Care Centre where she works collaboratively with educators to reflect on their pedagogical choices and to grow the programs they co-construct with children and families.

Karen Eilersen (RECE, Forest School Practitioner) is the founder and Director of Discovery Child Care Centre: one of Ontario’s very first licensed child care centres that is also a certified Forest and Nature school, founded in 1998.

]]>1241falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reflections-on-the-day-with-tina-fox-chantelle-wilson-and-kathy-light--54553271Tina Fox, Chantelle Wilson and Kathy Light, to talk about their impressions of the day. What did they learn? What will they take back for Tuesday morning?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54553271Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:18:08 +0000voicEd RadioWe caught up with conference attendees, Tina Fox, Chantelle Wilson and Kathy Light, to talk about their impressions of the day. What did they learn? What will they take back for Tuesday morning?Tina Fox, Chantelle Wilson and Kathy Light, to talk about their impressions of the day. What did they learn? What will they take back for Tuesday morning?]]>414falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-2slgbtqai-inclusive-early-learning-environments-with-shel-secrett-and-whitney-jacobs--54155284"Building 2SLGBTQAI+ Inclusive Early Learning Environments for Children, Families and Staff"

Whitney Jacobs is a staff development coordinator with the Family Centre in Wallaceburg, Ontario. She also works as a call-in for the Centre.

Shel Secrett is a registered early childhood educator at Emmanuel at Brighton Child Care in Waterloo, ON. Shelley is very involved in Waterloo Region’s vibrant 2SLGBTQAI+ community by hosting fundraisers, raising awareness and empowering people to be who they are.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54155284Fri, 09 Jun 2023 13:28:50 +0000voicEd RadioIn this episode, Justin Langois and Stephen Hurley speak with Whitney Jacobs and Shel Secrett about Shel's presentation at the conference, "Building 2SLGBTQAI+ Inclusive Early Learning Environments for Children, Families and Staff" Whitney Jacobs is..."Building 2SLGBTQAI+ Inclusive Early Learning Environments for Children, Families and Staff"

Whitney Jacobs is a staff development coordinator with the Family Centre in Wallaceburg, Ontario. She also works as a call-in for the Centre.

Shel Secrett is a registered early childhood educator at Emmanuel at Brighton Child Care in Waterloo, ON. Shelley is very involved in Waterloo Region’s vibrant 2SLGBTQAI+ community by hosting fundraisers, raising awareness and empowering people to be who they are.]]>1536falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/emotional-resilience-and-the-early-years-with-sara-westbrook-and-theresa-mcfadden--54152035Sara Westbrook is a professional speaker, author, and Emotional Resilience Strategist. She has spent the last 16 years researching and presenting to over half a million people on the topic of emotions and the impact they have on choices, well-being and resilience in both adults and youth.

Theresa McFadden is the supervisor of Child Care Services with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, with a special focus on working directly with the two coterminus school boards in the Municipality.


In this episode, we begin by exploring how both Sara and Theresa come to this about early childhood education, before diving into a conversation about emotional resilience among our youngest learners.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54152035Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:11:27 +0000voicEd RadioSara Westbrook is a professional speaker, author, and Emotional Resilience Strategist. She has spent the last 16 years researching and presenting to over half a million people on the topic of emotions and the impact they have on choices, well-being...Sara Westbrook is a professional speaker, author, and Emotional Resilience Strategist. She has spent the last 16 years researching and presenting to over half a million people on the topic of emotions and the impact they have on choices, well-being and resilience in both adults and youth.

Theresa McFadden is the supervisor of Child Care Services with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, with a special focus on working directly with the two coterminus school boards in the Municipality.


In this episode, we begin by exploring how both Sara and Theresa come to this about early childhood education, before diving into a conversation about emotional resilience among our youngest learners.

]]>1657falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/supporting-the-work-of-child-care-professionals-in-chatham-kent-with-kelly-emery--54150414Justin Langois and Michelle Schurter join Stephen Hurley in conversation with Kelly Emery, Director, Child Care, Early Years, and Recreation for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

In this episode we chat with Kelly about her origin story and what it means to support vibrant and exciting childcare environments in Chatham-Kent]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54150414Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:11:08 +0000voicEd RadioJustin Langois and Michelle Schurter join Stephen Hurley in conversation with Kelly Emery, Director, Child Care, Early Years, and Recreation for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. In this episode we chat with Kelly about her origin story and what it...Justin Langois and Michelle Schurter join Stephen Hurley in conversation with Kelly Emery, Director, Child Care, Early Years, and Recreation for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

In this episode we chat with Kelly about her origin story and what it means to support vibrant and exciting childcare environments in Chatham-Kent]]>929falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-vision-for-heartwork-and-so-much-more-with-nadine-ladouceur--54149168Nadine Ladouceur, the coordinator and mastermind behind the Heartwork and So Much More event.

Nadine is an Early Years Strategy Specialist for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and her expertise and insights come shining through in this conversation with cohosts Karen Kennedy and Shaun Moore.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54149168Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:11:00 +0000voicEd RadioWe were fortunate the have the opportunity to sit down with Nadine Ladouceur, the coordinator and mastermind behind the Heartwork and So Much More event. Nadine is an Early Years Strategy Specialist for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and her...Nadine Ladouceur, the coordinator and mastermind behind the Heartwork and So Much More event.

Nadine is an Early Years Strategy Specialist for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and her expertise and insights come shining through in this conversation with cohosts Karen Kennedy and Shaun Moore.]]>1187falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-play-and-more-with-dr-jean-clinton--54116132Dr. Jean Clinton is renowned nationally and internationally as an advocate for children’s issues. Her special interest lies in brain development, and the crucial role relationships and connectedness play. Jean champions the development of a national, comprehensive child well-being strategy including a system of early learning and care for all young children and their families. She is equally committed to ensuring that children’s and youth's needs and voices are heard and respected.

We caught up with Dr. Jean Clinton just following the keynote address that she gave to launch this year's Heartwork and So Much More event.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54116132Tue, 06 Jun 2023 17:35:06 +0000voicEd RadioDr. Jean Clinton is renowned nationally and internationally as an advocate for children’s issues. Her special interest lies in brain development, and the crucial role relationships and connectedness play. Jean champions the development of a national,...Dr. Jean Clinton is renowned nationally and internationally as an advocate for children’s issues. Her special interest lies in brain development, and the crucial role relationships and connectedness play. Jean champions the development of a national, comprehensive child well-being strategy including a system of early learning and care for all young children and their families. She is equally committed to ensuring that children’s and youth's needs and voices are heard and respected.

We caught up with Dr. Jean Clinton just following the keynote address that she gave to launch this year's Heartwork and So Much More event.

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