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Flashback Friday to a glitzy and glamourous night!
A year ago today, my husband and I hosted a 1920's Great Gatsby-themed Engagement Party/Jack and Jill Masquerade Ball for our close friends and family.I recognize that this blog is one where I share my...
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4Ever Friends
What better way to end off a cold Canadian February than with four friends having a blog date? Â On the last Thursday of the month, I met with my colleagues/friends Trista Dutt, Jocelyn Schmidt, and...
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My York University Kindergarten AQ course is completely full!
Happy March Break to all of the educators who are fortunate enough to have it off!!!Have you planned anything exciting? Â Last year at this time I went on an adventure to Costa Rica with one of my...
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Becoming a blogger
Becoming a blogger was never on my bucket list... It just sort of happened by accident, and I haven't really spoken about what prompted me to join the blogsphere. I started blogging exactly three and a...
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NEW! TransformEd Summer Workshop Series 2015
Happy first of May! In Greece, where my relatives are from, today is a national holiday similar to our Labour Day.May, also happens to be my favourite month!  Though I was born in May, and perhaps that...
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First comes love, then comes marriage...
First comes love, then comes marriage... A decade ago today, my hubby and I had our very first ever date at La Paloma in Woodbridge!  I can remember it just like it was yesterday...  He arrived late...
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A colourful collaboration!
I thought that I would share with you an example of one of my pedagogical documentation panels during a project that was in process.  This panel was created for educators to interpret the learning and...
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Sunday FUNday - Free Giveaway!
Starting to think about how you might set up your learning space(s) for September? #TransformEdConsultingServices has you covered with this summer giveaway !! It includes a vintage lace table runner,...
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Reflections from Reggio Emilia
Ciao!For those of you who have followed the blog since 2011, you might recall that I had the opportunity to travel to Reggio Emilia, Italy, and learn about their famous early childhood approach......
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What does it mean to be Reggio-inspired?
So it's been a week, and quite honestly I haven't really left my new TransformEd Consulting Services: Studio Office Space... (I promise to blog more about this creative place in a separate post!).When...
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Beauti-Fall day for a hands-on learning session !
I was recently invited to be a guest speaker in Orangeville, Ontario for the County of Dufferin.Thank you to Lisa Taylor and all of the Early Childhood Educators and Kindergarten Teachers who attended...
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Feeling grateful on Thanksgiving...
Photograph from ETFO advertisement in Professionally Speaking Magazine, Spring 2013.In May of 2013, ETFO (The Elementary Teacher's Federation of Ontario) visited our classroom at Bond Lake P.S. to...
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Feeling nostalgic…
In May 2013, ETFO (The Elementary Teacher's Federation of Ontario) invited us to participate in an Early Learning filming opportunity for their upcoming resources. Â When I found out that I would be...
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Designing professional learning opportunities that inspire creativity!
On Saturday, October 18th, 2014, I was invited to present at the 9th Annual Conference for the Durham Region Child Care Forum.I love to design professional learning opportunities that inspire...
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Instagram: A daily source for ideas
Instagram is my most used and loved social media platform! Â In an instance I am able to share ideas to inspire others, or browse popular hashtags such as #kindergarten, #teachersfollowteachers,...
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Playing dress up...
According to Kate Spade (one of my favourite designers), "dress up begins at age five and never truly ends!"Â I completely agree with this and often express my creative side through my personal...
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TransformEd Winter Workshops 2015
This winter, I will be offering three "breakfast and learn" workshops at the St. George's Golf and Country Club (1668 Islington Avenue Toronto, Ontario M9A-3M9) from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00...
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Dearest Blog followers,Thank you for all of your interest in the upcoming Winter Workshops! Â All three sessions are a go, and receipts/confirmations will be emailed by the end of this week with further...
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Looking back on 2014
Where did 2014 go? Did anyone else feel like it flew by faster than previous years?To be completely honest with all of you, 2014 was a year that I will never forget, however, in many ways I felt as...
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A new year, means new learning and opportunities!
Happy New Year!The holidays came and went so quickly, and somehow we are already halfway through the first month of 2015. Â Have you stuck to your New Year's resolutions? Â I am feeling really excited...
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