My Journey

About Stories We Hold Together

In early childhood education, we often hear the phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child.” That same truth lives at the heart of meaningful ECE practice.

Children’s learning, identity, and emotional development are shaped through relationships—between educators, families, programs, and community. Planning, documentation, and teaching become stronger and more sustainable when they are held collaboratively.

Stories We Hold Together is a professional learning workshop series designed to support early childhood educators through storytelling, reflection, and relationship-based practice.

Workshops are available online and on-site, and can be booked individually or as a complete series.

About the Facilitator

I am an early childhood educator and workshop facilitator based in Alberta, Canada. I support educators and childcare teams through professional learning that is practical, reflective, and grounded in real classroom experience.

My workshops focus on storytelling, belonging, emotional regulation, and leadership—helping educators strengthen their confidence, deepen their practice, and build strong learning communities.

My Journey

I bring over 13 years of experience in early childhood education, and my journey began humbly—as an educator learning alongside children, families, and teams every day.

This workshop series was created from lived experience in childcare settings: the moments of connection, the moments of challenge, and the everyday stories that shape our work.

My approach is also shaped by my learning as a mother, and through my background in Child and Youth Care. My studies at the University of Victoria strengthened my understanding of development, mental health, and relationship-based practice. I also completed ELCC leadership through Red Deer College, which continues to shape the way I support educators and teams.

My learning has also been shaped by coursework and practice that explored Indigenous perspectives, including the teaching of Two-Eyed Seeing—a reminder that we can hold multiple ways of understanding the world with respect and care. This lens influences how I approach leadership, storytelling, and community in early learning environments.

Let’s Connect

If you are interested in bringing a workshop to your centre, team, or organization, you are warmly invited to connect.

Request a workshop to receive availability and next steps.