Cindy Foley is the Executive Deputy Director for Learning, Experience, and Engagement at the Columbus Museum of Art, and led the charge to open their award-winning Center for Creativity. Her spirit and passion will inspire us as educators to dig deeper with children, and awaken ourselves to their wonder, curiosity, and questioning. Find out more on the Columbus Museum of Art website https://www.columbusmuseum.org/ and be sure to listen to Cindy's amazing Ted Talks. They are mind-shifting!

Ben Mardell, from Harvard's Project Zero, using a multitude of examples, speaks about documentation, play, and developing a more robust image of the child. 

Louise Boyd Cadwell is the author of Bringing Reggio Home and Bringing Learning to Life, iconic resources about the Reggio Approach. She shares her amazing experiences in the Reggio schools, her partnership with educators as they study the philosophy of Reggio Emilia. and most currently her initiative to bring sustainability education to schools. Connect with Louise at cadwellcollaborative.com.

Listen to the second part of the interview with the incomparable Amelia Gambetti, in which she shares her personal stories from the history of the Reggio Emilia Approach. She will offer many insights to help us elevate our images of the child, educator, and family as well as strengthen our understanding of the role of the educator. 

In Part 1 of the interview with Amelia Gambetti, we are taken on a beautiful journey of growth and transformation. As one of the most noted educators from the history of the Reggio Approach, it is thrilling to hear Amelia share stories of her relationship with Loris Malaguzzi, of learning alongside the children, and of seeing the environment "as a living protagonist."   Stay tuned for Part 2, which will be out shortly.

World-renowned educator and author, Ann Pelo, shares her journey of pedagogical transformation, inviting us to see our moments with children and our understanding of learning in a new way.  Please check out her most recent book, From Teaching to Thinking, which is a powerful and tangible guide to deepening our practice. 

Barbara Moser is a studio teacher at the remarkable Reggio-inspired Cyert Center at Carnegie Mellon University. In this episode of the podcast, she clarifies and highlights the role of questions and materials in the culture of research that can live in the early childhood classroom and school. Barb's beautiful examples give us a window into the importance of listening to and learning from the child.

Dr. Naama Zoran returns to the podcast to help to shift our understanding about the Image of Learning. How can we, the educators, listen and respond to the powerful messages the children are sending us in order for us to partner with them in their research about the world? Please send your questions and comments to [email protected], and I will share them with Naama before her next visit. If you wish to reach out to Naama, please do so through her Facebook page.

Jen Azzariti, the first studio teacher in the United States, gives us new insights into the meaning of the Hundred Languages and shares her amazing journey and interactions with Loris Malaguzzi.

With her stories from Reggio-inspired classrooms, teacher-researcher, consultant, and author,  Pam Oken-Wright, teaches us about creating a climate for listening, dialogue, and learning in the context of a classroom community. Her new book, “Mommy, They’re taking away my imagination!”: Educating your Young Child at Home, has just been published, is available on Amazon, and is a wonderful resource for families and educators. If you want to find out more about Pam, visit her website at...

Hedda Sharapan, an expert in child development, and Fred Rogers' long time friend and Associate Producer, shares beautiful stories and important considerations about the image of the child and the role of the adult in a child's life.

With her amazing wealth of experiences at the University of Vermont's Reggio-inspired Campus Children's Center, Emerita Faculty member and author, Dr. Jeanne Goldhaber, deepens our understanding of the educator as researcher. For more information about RIVET's Children and Trees research please see NAREA's September 2019 edition of Innovations or to share your Children and Trees observation or story with Jeanne, please contact Sandy. 

Dr. Naama Zoran, shares amazing insights into the origins and the beautiful philosophy of the Reggio approach. Naama is a Developmental Psychologist and member of the Reggio Children International Network. She spends as much time as possible learning in Reggio, and speaks internationally about the approach. You can reach her at [email protected] for speaking engagements and pedagogical consultation.