As our child care teams and communities are diverse, this workshop invites you to explore the qualities of an inclusive leader. Join us in creating a space for self-reflection on the skills necessary for inclusivity, examining personal biases in your environment, and gaining insights to refine your leadership style. Discover strategies that cultivate a supportive team culture and sense of belonging amongst team members. Equip yourself with the tools needed for a leadership journey that fosters a mindset of continuous learning and growth in your daycare setting.

Offered in collaboration with the Justice Education Society of BC. Project funded by Women & Gender Equality (WAGE) Canada, “Increasing Access to Quality Child Care in BC”.

Living Inquiries:

Engagement with others, materials, and the world.
Communication and literacies.
Identities, social responsibility, and diversity.
Pathways:

Foster a sense of belonging among team members.
Identify personal biases as they relate to your work environment.
Demonstrate effective communication across diverse gender and cultural backgrounds.
Implement strategies for an inclusive and supportive team culture.
Learn how to evaluate and adjust your practices for continuous learning
Suitable for ECE students, adult instructors/administrators, intermediate and experienced early care and learning professionals working with children of all ages, from infants/toddlers to school age children, including children with extra support needs.

Facilitator(s): Zenia Ferreira

Zenia received a Bachelor of Arts from McMaster University and a Master of Public Service where her interest and frustration in health inequities led her to explore health policy. She has spent the last 10 years working in a variety of fields from health economics, change management consulting towards diversity and inclusion, and market research. The underlying thread has been to understand behaviour and strategy when working towards a joyful and equitable future.