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ABOUT WONDER AND WELLIES

Learning Forward

I believe that alternative educational perspectives should be more available and accessible to each individual who seeks it. Since online resources have become increasingly more popular and valuable, I decided to expand my reach and create a platform for people to both share and receive knowledge with people from all over the world.


MY INTENTION IS TO MAKE IN IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE.
My aim is not only to provide information about education, but also to passionately advocate for children and families. One of the biggest factors which is impacting children is family wellness.  Whether you are a teacher, parent, or mentor, the Reggio approach is here to help children develop the skill of learning how to learn. It is an approach which embeds investigation and understanding things deeply. 

High emphasis on testing, standards and scores have undermined what we know children need to learn in thoughtful, engaging ways. Creating a generation of critical thinkers who are connected to their community and their planet happens through emergent curriculum and thoughtful, reflective instructors. 

I understand the challenges that standardized education presents when guiding young children and their education.  I began my work as a university laboratory school early childhood educator, licensed in birth through kindergarten. I then moved into early intervention and outreach in the community. I observed firsthand the challenges communities are facing, and saw the disparities to nourishing food, natural environments, home and school settings and qualified educators. Our families have less resources and more illness than ever before, and our education model, in my opinion, is not adequately addressing the issues. My aim is to provide top-quality articles and resources, to provoke thoughtful and meaningful discourse.

Reggio is a beautiful philosophy that has always aimed to be inclusive of families and communities. However, when brought to the Western world, it seems that this privilege is only available to high quality education centers, leaving many families out. I hope to unveil some of the mystery and involve more families in the Reggio way. Not only does this help us to truly see our children, but it also helps us to connect with the adults who are engaged in the philosophy.

 

Above all, I am a child rights advocate. Presently, the choices and policies enacted have had ripples of great detriment to child education and welfare. Through my own personal experiences and family story, I was confronted with a choice to maintain the status quo, or to ask bigger questions- moving out of the known and into the wonder. This awareness has grown and shaped me into the fiery, multi-faceted mother, educator, trauma-informed yoga instructor, gut health coach and neuroimmune advocate that I am today. It is not enough to change what's happening in our own homes. We must unite and extend out impact. Our children deserve something better.

 

. I hope that by sharing my knowledge, expertise and training, that I will make a difference in the lives of many. I encourage you to scroll, click, read, share and enjoy this everlasting, constantly evolving learning experience with me. If you have felt called to do things differently, you are in the right place. I can't wait to see what emerges for you on this incredible journey.

The world is changed by your example, not your opinion.

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