Seasons of Mentorship: A Leadership Gathering

625 Springbank Dr, London, ON N6K 4T1, Canada, London, ON, Canada

About the Event

Seasons of Mentorship: A Leadership Gathering

Facilitated by: Kayla Paquette, RECE, Strive Community Animator and Nyiel Nhial, RECE, Strive Community Animator

Join us this December for a special in-person edition of our Leadership Community of Practice! As the year winds down, we’re creating space to gather together, enjoy some good food, and deepen our professional connections.

This session will feature light discussion and reflection, with an intentional focus on networking and relationship-building. Whether you’re a familiar face or joining us for the first time, this is a welcoming opportunity to share ideas, celebrate the work you’ve done this year, and connect with fellow leaders who share your experiences and understand the unique challenges of leadership. 

We'll leave time at the end of the session to continue conversations and build new connections. Let’s wrap up the year with inspiration, insight, and a strong sense of community!

This session is designed for professionals in a leadership role within their organization.

Kayla Paquette (she/her) is a registered Early Childhood Educator. She graduated from Fanshawe College’s Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership program in 2019. Prior to this role, Kayla worked as a Pedagogical Mentor for a childcare and early years centre. She looks forward to connecting with the broader community through Strive, offering her support in a greater capacity.

Nyiel Nhial (she/her) graduated from Fanshawe College in 2014 with a diploma in Early Childhood Education and is currently a Registered Early Childhood Educator. Over the years, she's worked across various age groups, including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, with a strong foundation in child development and care.
In 2015, she earned her TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification through Oxford Seminars, which opened the door to an incredible experience teaching English abroad in rural South Korea within the elementary school curriculum. More recently, she's expanded her professional skill set by completing a certificate in Organizational Leadership.
Nyiel is deeply passionate about supporting the growth and development of children and building strong relationships with families. She's now excited to take that passion further by connecting and engaging with the broader community.

Pedagogical Focuses: Leadership - Networking

Standards of Practice: Standard I: Caring and Responsive Relationships, Standard II: Curriculum and Pedagogy, Standard III: Safety, Health and Well-Being in the Learning Environment, Standard IV: Professionalism and Leadership, Standard V: Professional Boundaries, Dual Relationships and Conflicts of Interest, Standard VI: Confidentiality, Release of Information and Duty to Report

Registration closes: Tuesday, November 18 at 12:00 PM

*Ticket types are based on the county you WORK in. 

While we welcome participation from outside of the Early Years sector, please note these learning opportunities are intended for early years professionals and the early years lens will be emphasized.

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