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Artifacts:

1. Incident Reporting

2. Health and Safety Awareness

3. WMHIS

Work Experience

Reflection:

Being trained in WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System), incident reporting, and health and safety awareness is essential for early childhood educators because it ensures a safe and responsive learning environment for young children. These trainings equip educators with the knowledge to identify, handle, and report hazardous materials properly, reducing the risk of exposure and injury. In a setting where children are naturally curious and often unaware of potential dangers, educators must be vigilant and informed. Understanding WHMIS protocols and incident reporting procedures allows educators to act quickly and appropriately in emergencies, ensuring the safety of both children and staff.

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Artifacts:

1. Author Open Educational Resource- Reflective Practice

2. Author Open Educational Resource-Child Development Practitioner

3. Co Author- Holistic Health and Wellness

4. My Reggio Inspired Blog

5. CECE Video

6. Child abuse training

Work Experience

Reflection:

These artifacts reflect my personal commitment to advocating for children, families, and the early childhood profession. Creating Open Educational Resources on reflective practice and the child development practitioner program allowed me to share my own values and experiences in ways that support educators and, ultimately, the children they serve. Co‑authoring the Holistic Health and Wellness resource grew from my belief in nurturing the whole child and strengthening family, children and educator well‑being. My Reggio‑inspired blog is a space where I champion children’s voices. The CECE video and child abuse training represent my responsibility to protect children and uphold ethical practice. Together, these pieces express my passion for this profession and that to children, families and future educators.

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Artifacts:

1. Mentoring Workshop

2. PODCAST - Wonder and Awe

Work Experience

Reflection:

Designing a mentoring workshop and participating in a podcast on "wonder and awe" are clear demonstrations of advanced program and curriculum development skills. The mentoring workshop showcased my ability to conceptualize and structure a learning experience that is both purposeful and responsive to participant needs. It involves identifying key learning outcomes, curating relevant content, and facilitating meaningful interactions that promote growth and reflection.

The podcast on wonder and awe further illustrates curriculum development through innovative and emotionally resonant content delivery.

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Artifacts:

1. Certificate - Toddlers and Land Based Learning

2. Video: Reading a Book

Work experience

Reflection:

As an Early Childhood Education and Care Professor it is important to remain current on areas related to child development. The session on land-based learning emphasized the importance of considering Indigenious worldviews for all children from birth onward.

Understanding developmental schemes translate to creating a learning space that will challenge the child.

Being able to choose books according to interests and skills demonstrates an awareness of child development

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Book Information

Book Description

This resource will provide a context that will allow the reader to consider their obligation to reflect from their own perspective and will explore how to create a practice that best suits their professional setting. This book will bring together in one place the history, the values, the skills and disposition required to be a reflective practitioner. It is a textbook with elements of a workbook, embedded are opportunities to watch, to think, to write, and to listen allowing the reader to become a purposeful and intentional reflective practitioner.

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Reflective Practice in Early Years Education - Simple Book Publishing

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This resource will provide a context that will allow the reader to consider their obligation to reflect from their own perspective and will explore how to create a practice that best suits their professional setting. This book will bring together in one place the history, the values, the skills and disposition required to be a reflective practitioner.

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Book Information

Book Description

Holistic Care and Wellness in Early Years Settings provides information and resources for students to learn more about health promotion and barriers to health and wellness experienced by children and their families in Canada and locally in Ontario. Legislation and training resources are shared to support educators' understanding of health, nutrition and safety in early years settings. Holistic care and wellness for educators is promoted to guide new graduates through the important task of caring for themselves while caring for others. Holistic wellness through the lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion is discussed to prompt reflective practice and advocacy for vulnerable populations including children and early years educators who are leading the way for the next generations. A toolkit of local resources is included for new graduates to access when embarking on their new career as Registered Early Childhood Educators.

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Holistic Care and Wellness in Early Years Settings - Simple Book Publishing

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Holistic Care and Wellness in Early Years Settings provides information and resources for students to learn more about health promotion and barriers to health and wellness experienced by children and their families in Canada and locally in Ontario. Legislation and training resources are shared to support educators' understanding of health, nutrition and safety in early years settings.

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Artifacts:

1. PODCAST

2. Empowered Educator - Micro Credential

3. Athabasca University - Research Project

4. Nature Based Programs Professional Learning

5. Teaching with AI - Micro Credential

Work Experience

Reflection

These artifacts collectively demonstrate my ongoing commitment to professional learning as a Registered Early Childhood Educator and professor. Creating a podcast has pushed me to explore new ways of sharing knowledge and engaging with current issues in our field. Earning the Empowered Educator and Teaching with AI micro‑credentials reflects my dedication to expanding my skills and staying responsive to emerging practices. My Athabasca University research project strengthens my ability to think critically and contribute to evidence‑informed pedagogy. Ongoing professional learning enriches my teaching and strengthens my capacity to provide exceptional learning experience in my college classes I teach.

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Artifacts:

1. College Level Courses

2. Provocation and Invitations Workshop

3. Curriculum and Pedagogy What does it mean ?

4. Global Perspective Padlet

Courses: Work experience

Reflection

The following artifacts demonstrate my ability to create and provide up to date research and information in the field with a focus on creating a informed pedagogical practice.

By providing this evidence I demonstrate a broad base of knowledge in the field of early education and care and the ability to share this knowledge with students and early childhood educators through professional learning.

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Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast

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Ep: 18 - The Impact of Swag with Kathy Harris and Sheryl Third by Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast

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Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally is joined by Kathy Harris, RECE, and Sheryl Third, MA, RECE, to discuss the various impacts of stuff we all get, better known as SWAG. If you are joining us at the Courage to Care on November 17, hearing we will not be giving out swag at this event may cause some mixed emotions. Kathy, Sheryl, and Ally dig into the reasons behind this decision. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

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Title:
THE EFFECTS OF REGULAR REFLECTIVE WRITING ON EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS EFFECTIVENESS IN THE WORKPLACE( file size: 660k )

Keyword(s):
Early Childhood Education, Reflective Practice, Reflective Writing

Supervisor(s):
Dr. Nanci Langford

Abstract:
As the profession of early childhood education itself is experiencing transformation, educators too are looking to redefine or transform their practice. This research paper examines reflective practice through the lens of Early Childhood Educators while investigating the theory of reflection and reflective writing from a psychological, social, spiritual and educational context. The research suggests there is evidence that writing can influence the ability of educators to elevate their reflective practice skills in their daily work with children, families and colleagues. Reflective writing requires Early Childhood Educators to examine and hold their thinking in place in order to dialogue and reflect on their practice. As Early Childhood Educators begin their journey through the reflective process, writing can act as a catalyst to embrace new skills and pedagogical practices.

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Title: THE EFFECTS OF REGULAR REFLECTIVE WRITING ON EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS EFFECTIVENESS IN THE WORKPLACE( file size: 660k ) Keyword(s): Early Childhood Education, Reflective Practice, Reflective Writing Supervisor(s): Dr. Nanci Langford Abstract: As the profession of early childhood education itself is experiencing transformation, educators too are looking to redefine or transform their practice.

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Welcome to my professional portfolio, which reflects more than 30 years of dedicated experience in the Early Learning and Human Services field.

Throughout my career, I have contributed to the field in diverse and meaningful ways—from supporting adults with developmental disabilities in a group home environment, to coordinating parenting programs, conducting applied research, and serving as an early childhood resource consultant. Each role has strengthened my commitment to fostering inclusive, supportive, and research-informed services for children, families, and communities.

For the past 20 years, I have had the privilege of teaching in the Early Childhood Education Program, where I have developed curriculum for multiple program streams. This work has allowed me to mentor future educators and demonstrate excellence in post‑secondary teaching and program development.

My leadership and advocacy have been recognized within the sector, including receiving an Advocacy Award in 1999 for my contributions to human services. These experiences have shaped my strong abilities in interpersonal communication, professional practice, applied research, and reflective, theory‑informed decision making.

Together, my depth and breadth of experience speak to a career grounded in compassion, critical thinking, and a commitment to continuous learning.

I hope you find my work both meaningful and inspiring.

Sheryl

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Please read our statement related to the $13.2 billion agreement announced on March 28, that is committed to increased affordability and access to high quality child care in Ontario. Qualified professional educators are at the heart of high-quality early learning and care.

COVID-19 Updates: Resources, vaccine information and updates can be found here. Staff are operating as usual, however our office is closed at this time.

New to the College? : Click here to apply to be a Registered Early Childhood Educator.

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Resources: Earth School Wild About Vancouver Evergreen Outdoor Learning and Play Basecamp Conversations Canadian Parks and Recreation Association Global Recess Alliance Statement Government of Canada Risk Mitigation Tool for Child and Youth Settings Government of Canada Risk Mitigation Tool for Outdoor Recreation Trans Canada Trail Guidelines on Trail Operations Ottawa Public Health Guide on Being Active Outdoors Play England: Play After Lockdown ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth Increasing Outdoor Play in Early Learning and Child Care in the Context of COVID-19

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Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast

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Ep: 05 - Wonder & Awe with Sheryl Third, RECE, MA by Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast

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Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally is joined by Sheryl Third, RECE, MA, to discuss how we can come back to ourselves and our why through wonder and awe. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

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Recipients of the Teaching with AI badge have demonstrated their ability to apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program, showcasing their readiness to implement these competencies in postsecondary education. They have deepened their understanding of AI concepts, ethical considerations, institutional guidelines, and effective applications in postsecondary teaching and learning. (March 2026)