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Episode 62: Une conversation sur la transformation des réunions du personnel en rassemblements significatifs 04/28/2026

Dans l’épisode d’aujourd’hui, Nancy Baverstock d’ASCY est jointe par sa collègue et collaboratrice de longue date Anna Minniti, leader pédagogique au Little Peoples Daycare à Hamilton, pour une conversation réfléchie sur la transformation des réunions du personnel en espaces intentionnels et significatifs pour la connexion, la collaboration et la pratique réflexive.

Ensemble, elles explorent comment s’éloigner des réunions guidées par des listes de contrôle et se tourner vers des « moments de rassemblement » intentionnels peut renforcer les relations, valoriser les voix des éducateurs et aligner les équipes autour de valeurs et d’une vision partagées. S'appuyant sur des années d'expérience, elles discutent des moyens pratiques pour que les dirigeants puissent créer des réunions qui deviennent respectueuses, engageantes et pertinentes, des espaces où les éducateurs se sentent vus, entendus et valorisés.

Cette conversation invite les auditeurs à faire une pause et à réfléchir à une question importante : Pourquoi nous réunissons-nous ? Et comment pouvons-nous nous assurer que notre temps ensemble soutient réellement la croissance, le bien-être et l'apprentissage professionnel? https://open.spotify.com/episode/24WMpWd0JgW1oQ1tLYYAuW?si=1cf06ce677eb49b7

Episode 62: Une conversation sur la transformation des réunions du personnel en rassemblements significatifs Can We Talk?: Conversations In The Early Years · Episode

Episode 61: A Conversation About Transforming Staff Meetings into Meaningful Gatherings 04/28/2026

In this episode, ASCY’s Nancy Baverstock is joined by colleague and long‑time collaborator Anna Minniti, pedagogical leader at Little Peoples Daycare in Hamilton, for a thoughtful conversation about transforming staff meetings into intentional, meaningful spaces for connection, collaboration, and reflective practice.

Together, they explore how shifting away from checklist‑driven meetings and moving towards purposeful “gathering times” can strengthen relationships, elevate educator voices, and align teams around shared values and vision. Drawing from years of experience, they discuss practical ways leaders can create meetings that feel respectful, engaging, and relevant, spaces where educators feel seen, heard, and valued.

This conversation invites listeners to pause and reflect on an important question: Why do we gather? And how can we ensure our time together truly supports growth, wellbeing, and professional learning?
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5PhLhDPGRDhXintqfo4o17?si=57f10300afa64826

Episode 61: A Conversation About Transforming Staff Meetings into Meaningful Gatherings Can We Talk?: Conversations In The Early Years · Episode

04/23/2026

This week we had the pleasure of holding our Toddler Infant Preschool (TIPs) Community of Practice session at Paramount Family Centre.

During our time together, educators in the preschool/kindergarten classroom generously opened their doors and their thinking, sharing how they approach planning and documentation with such care and intentionality. We explored how environments are thoughtfully set up to invite curiosity, how documentation becomes a living, reflective process, and how children’s voices are centered as a powerful guide for both planning and daily reflection.

What stood out most was the deeply personal and meaningful ways educators capture learning alongside children, using their words, ideas, and questions to shape the environment and inform what comes next.

Here are a few glimpses of the inspiring spaces and the thoughtful questions embedded within them.

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible team at Paramount Family Centre for your openness, reflection, and leadership 💛

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