Kĭnder L.I.G.H.T.S.
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -It’s all about raising the profile of early learning and celebrating wonderful Kindergarten educators, as they share stories of their highs, lows and some of the wild fun in between!
You’ll hear unvarnished truths and advice about teaching in Kindergarten learning spaces, shared by educators, who are L.I.G.H.T.S. of hope, joy and love for their students.
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Episode #11 - Debbie Tannenbaum
August 02, 2022 20:00 - 20 minutes - 37.2 MBDebbie Tannenbaum has served as both a classroom teacher and a technology coach in elementary classrooms. She is a conference presenter and a blogger. From helping students to effectively integrate tech tools into their learning and across social media platforms, to helping teachers overcome possible reluctance and fear of making use of technology so that they can better support the development of agency in their students, Debbie provides professional development opportunities within the ver...
Episode #10 - Helen Bartlett
July 02, 2022 19:25 - 19 minutes - 35.8 MBFrom a humorous story of a student learning to print the letter "S", to the importance of finding your voice and believing in yourself, to play-based "teaching", Helen Bartlett shares from her extensive international teaching experience. Helen has been teaching early childhood for 20 years in New Zealand, England, Thailand, Australia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Oman and she is currently teaching in the Democratic Republic of Congo. As a play purist, Helen is a passionate believer in...
Episode #9 - Michael Palagi
June 01, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 35.7 MBMichael speaks of the joys of teaching abroad and talks about the many benefits of honouring students' curiosity and encouraging student-driven learning. He also shares a truly humourous story about one child's willingness to celebrate a particular day of the week in a way that seemed totally 'normal' for her! Michael's passion for teaching and learning is truly infectious! Michael is an Early Years and Primary teacher who has spend the past 11 years teaching in Japan, Germany, and now Thai...
Episode #8 - Michelle van Heugten
May 01, 2022 19:56 - 20 minutes - 37.1 MBStories running the gamut from glue that exploded onto the classroom ceiling, to the completely unexpected as she concluded her first teaching interview, to finding balance in life and finishing with great advice! You won't want to miss this 20-minute episode! Come, explore and enjoy the world of early learning! My guest, Michelle van Heugten, has a love of the visual arts and anything creative. Michelle graduated from university with a four-year honours degree in Visual Arts, with a major ...
Episode #7 - Lia Gyore
April 01, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 36.7 MBStories running the gamut from a live turkey running loose, to heartbreak, to inspiration and finishing with great advice! You won't want to miss this 20-minute episode! Come, explore and enjoy the world of early learning! My guest, Lia Gyore (Lee-uh Jerra), is currently a Transitional Kindergarten teacher in Southern California. She has taught preschool, kindergarten and fourth grade. Lia is passionate about creating an emotionally safe classroom where children can learn to recognize and r...
Episode #6 - Kyrstie Stubbs
March 01, 2022 07:00 - 19 minutes - 35.9 MBKyrstie started her career in education as a key stage 2 teacher twenty years ago but worked across all year groups including Early years. She went on to become head at two schools and in both schools, the development of early years was instrumental in improving the schools. In her last school the Early years provision was graded as outstanding. Kyrstie has just started a new role as Deputy CEO for Inspire Trust. Kyrstie can be contacted as follows: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @Ky...
Episode #5 - Susan Wright
February 01, 2022 10:14 - 19 minutes - 36.5 MBSusan Wright founded Nurtured Inspirations. She offers digital resources, courses, and consulting services. She loves to collaborate in pedagogical partnerships alongside parents, educators, educator teams, leaders, and directors who nurture, guide, and inspire children. An advocate for play, emergent learning and everything childhood, Susan shares her everyday experiences as a consultant, teacher, researcher, mentor, co-learner, and thinking partner. Susan can be reached at: mailto: Website:...
Episode #4 - Theresa Holloran
January 01, 2022 08:00 - 20 minutes - 37.5 MBTheresa Holloran is an experienced Kindergarten/Early Years educator, sharing exciting, enlightening and life-giving moments from her 32 years as a teacher. Currently she is in her 6th year of pre-Kindergarten teaching. Previous to this, she served for 12 years as a first grade teacher and for 14 years as a Kindergarten teacher.
Episode #3 - Louise Heard
December 01, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 17.1 MBLouise Heard is an experienced Kindergarten/Early Years educator, shares exciting, enlightening and life-giving moments from her years as an international teacher.
Episode #2 - Nadine Osborne
October 29, 2021 20:09 - 20 minutes - 16.5 MBNadine Osborne, experienced Kindergarten educator, shares exciting, enlightening and life-giving moments from her years as a Canadian Kindergarten teacher.
Episode #1 - Alana Stanton
September 26, 2021 20:17 - 20 minutes - 38 MBAlana Stanton, experienced Kindergarten educator, shares exciting, enlightening and life-giving moments from her years as a Kindergarten teacher.