Early Years Thriving Presents

Our 6th Online Summit to Support Learning in the Early Years Community

  • 20 Speakers

    Our summit includes 10 hours of learning from ECE speakers, workshop facilitators, thought leaders, and early years experts.

  • Recording Options

    Certificates of completion are available to those who purchase an "All Access Ticket." 10% of ticket sales go toward a charitable donation.

  • Bonus Materials

    Speakers sometimes share coupon codes for discounts on their products and courses. Check them out below.

Learn for FREE during the OPEN dates and times!

August 15, 16, 17 (9am-9pm Pacific Time)

About the Organizer

Hi, I am Ana, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me.

Owner and Founder of Early Years Thriving Ana Valle Rivera

Ana is a parent, public speaker, workshop facilitator, consultant and the Founder of Early Years Thriving. Ana has a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor's Degree in Child and Youth Care, and is currently completing a Master's Degree in Professional Education.

Meet Our Amazing Speakers

Please Note: More speakers will be added as they are onboarded!

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Maggie Dent

Parenting author, educator and podcaster

Maggie Dent is one of Australia's favourite parenting authors, educators and podcasters. She is the author of 10 major books, including the bestselling 'Mothering Our Boys', 'From Boys to Men', 'Girlhood' and 'Help Me Help My Teen'. Maggie hosts The Good Enough Dad podcast and hosted six seasons of the award-winning ABC podcast Parental As Anything. Maggie is a dedicated advocate to quietly changing lives in our families and communities, a mother of four sons and a very grateful grandmother.
Learn more about Maggie

Dr. Jasmine Moses

Anti-Bias Early Childhood Educator

Dr. Jasmine Moses (she/her) is an educator, advocate, and proud toddler mama, passionately living and applying the socially conscious and developmentally appropriate practices she teaches. As the host of the Children Deserve Better podcast and founder of Equity in Bloom, she empowers parents, caregivers, and educators to rethink harmful systems and nurture socially conscious children through equitable, anti-bias, anti-racist, and justice-driven approaches. With a doctorate in education and years of hands-on experience, Dr. Moses offers transformative professional development sessions that equip educators and communities to create spaces of equity, connection, belonging, and liberation—where every child and family is valued, celebrated, and free to thrive.
Learn more about Jasmine

Erica Saccoccio

Podcast Host of The Childcare Director’s Chair

Erica Saccoccio is a multi-location childcare center owner, podcast host of The Childcare Director’s Chair, and a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Speaker, and Trainer. As a co-author of Women Excelling Everywhere, she is passionate about heart-centered leadership and empowering early childhood education professionals to grow and thrive. Erica brings vision, experience, and dedication to every conversation about leadership and personal development in the ECE field.
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Patrick Makokoro

Principal Consultant

Patrick Makokoro (Ph.D) is a visionary leader, author, social entrepreneur and strategic consultant with over 24 years of extensive experience in early childhood development, non-profit leadership, participatory grant making, and international development.
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Bridgitte Alomes

CEO + Founder, Natural Pod

Bridgitte Alomes is the CEO and founder of values-based learning solutions company Natural Pod, a local BC business that manufactures educational furniture. Natural Pod strives to enhance the well-being of students by addressing the needs of learners and educators from early childhood into elementary and beyond in educational environments.
Learn more about Bridgitte

Cameile Henry

Professor - Sheridan College, CEO and Co-Founder - Strengthen Hands Educational Resources

Cameile Henry is an award-winning early childhood educator, children's author, educational consultant, and co-founder of Strengthen Hands Educational Resources. She creates affirming books, crochet characters, and workshops that build resilience and celebrate diversity in young children. With a passion for community empowerment, she partners with schools and organizations across Canada and the U.S. to support families, educators, and children through inclusive storytelling and hands-on learning.
Learn more about Cameile

Jammie Trinidad

Early Learning Assistant Director, Certified Behavioural Intervention Specialist

Passionate about early learning, Jammie support educators and childcare professionals to create nurturing spaces where children thrive through Play and Exploration. With a background in education and behaviour support, Jammie empowers educators and childcare professionals to embrace curiosity and child-led learning. As an Assistant Director, consultant and mentor, Jammie advocates high-quality practices rooted in Saskatchewan’s Play and Exploration framework.
Learn more about Jammie

Tyler J Summers

Council member of the Provincial Child Care Council and Founder of Nurturing Play

With over 35 years of experience in leadership roles across both public and private sectors, Tyler Summers has established a reputation as an Administrator, Educator, and Skilled Facilitator. Currently, Tyler serves as the Co-Founder and Principal of The Summers Life Creative Inc., a marketing and social media firm specializing in the education sector. His commitment to championing the rights of early and middle-years children and their families drives his passion for promoting access to affordable, high-quality child care.
Learn more about Tyler

Ashleigh Davies

ECE, Workshop Facilitator, College Instructor

Ashleigh Davies is an early childhood educator with her bachelors in Early Childhood Education & Care and has worked with children in a variety of roles over the last decade. Ashleigh is the current head coordinator of the ECE program with Burnaby Continuing Education. Ashleigh presents her workshops throughout Canada, bringing her passion for ECE into every session and can be found online as Pedagogyandchill
Ashleigh

Tina Geers

Play Advocate

Tina is a passionate early childhood educator and Play advocate. She brings 20+ years of experience, background in education and early learning and passion for play to inspire other ECES on their professional learning journey and Play advocacy journey. She is the owner of Inspired Minds ECC Consulting Inc., the founder of AECPCN and a member of various Early Learning and Child Care organizations and play groups. Her energy, playfulness and joy are contagious, so get ready to be inspired as we share our passions, stories and perspectives!
Learn more about Tina

Adva Hanan

Teacher, Coach and Speaker

Adva is an early childhood educator, teacher mentor and speaker. She is also the host of a podcast called Shaping Little Minds. Adva has bachelor’s degrees in psychology and early childhood education and a master’s degree in education with specializations in special education and educational leadership. Adva currently runs a small business helping teachers uplevel their life, reignite their love for teaching and ditch burnout.
Learn more about Adva

Monique Belanger

Supervisor at À:lmèlhàwtxw Early Education Centre and Project Lead of the Dual Credit Enhancement Program

Monique has been an ECE for 23 years! Throughout her career, she has worked with children 6 months to 5 years (and beyond) striving to provide a loving, engaging environment for children. She's recently started working with the Dual Credit students in her district, focusing on shaping their understanding of the important work involved in the early years. It's her hope, in contributing to their knowledge of the sector, they will make informed career decisions for the future.
Learn more about Monique

Ilam Muralidharan

Early Childhood Educator and Workshop Facilitator

Ilam is an early childhood educator, working in the Tri-Cities for nearly 15 years, a workshop facilitator and have taught ECE and supervised practicums at post-secondary institutions. Ilam holds a bachelor's degree in ECE and am currently purusing a Masters of Education at Western University. She is passionate about creating and cultivating spaces for educators to engage in dialogue and reflection about the work we do with children and families.
Learn more about Ilam

Chris Yin Ren

ECE, Master of Education & Workshop Facilitator

Chris is a passionate educator and mother of two and holds a Master of Education from Simon Fraser University. After a decade of experience teaching Chinese in Vancouver, she then discovered a deep interest in early childhood education. Driven by this passion, Chris pursued further studies in ECE, Special Needs, and Infant-Toddler education and now work as an Early Childhood Educator in Coquitlam.
Learn more about Chris

Stefanie Hohl

Founder, ABC See Hear, Do

Stefanie Hohl is the creator of ABC See, Hear, Do, an innovative phonics program that helps kids learn to read through movement and fun. As a literacy advocate, author, and educator, she has helped thousands of children develop a love for reading. Stefanie is passionate about making learning engaging, especially for active kids.
Learn more about Stefanie

Melissa Probert-Gilhooly

Professor of Early Childhood Education; Registered Early Childhood Educator

Melissa is a PhD in Education student at the University of Ottawa. She received her Master of Arts in Education from Ontario Tech University, Honours Bachelor of Arts specializing in Psychology from Laurentian University, completed an Early Childhood Education diploma from Algonquin College, and is a Registered Early Childhood Educator. Melissa is a Professor of Early Childhood Education and is interested in examining stressors, specifically interpersonal relationships among Early Childhood Educators, and their impact on educators’ mental health and well-being.
Learn more about Melissa

Maria Villamera

Instructor, Consultant, Author

A dedicated educator with a deep passion for fostering inclusive learning environments. Prior to coming to BC and practicing in Ontario, she actively contributed to initiatives that support students with diverse abilities, ensuring equitable access to education for all learners. Maria's work reflects a commitment to creating spaces where every student can thrive.
Learn more about Maria

COLLABORATIONS

Thank you to our speakers for supporting our ECE community

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is this professional development live or self paced?

    This online summit includes pre-recorded interview sessions with 20 + experts. FREE ticket holders will only be able to access the recordings on August 15-17th.

  • How long will this Professional Development be available?

    "All Access Ticket" holders will get access until August 2028. Annual Subscribers will get access in this time frame for as long as their subscription is valid.

  • What technology do I need?

    You need a device with a screen, audio and internet. You can use a laptop, iPad, tab or phone. You can also access all course material through the thinkific app.

  • Can I get a receipt or confirmation?

    Once you register you will see a confirmation webpage and you will receive a receipt email. If you need a more detailed receipt please contact us.

  • Can I get a refund or credit after purchase?

    Yes, however refunds are not available once participants unlock their certificate. It is up to the participant to go through the material at their own pace. If you are unsatisfied with the material please contact customer service ([email protected])

  • Will I get a certificate of completion?

    Yes, certificates will be available automatically upon completion of the workshop. We keep record and track participation of all who register.

  • How do I replace a lost certificate?

    Remember to download your certificate and any resources. If you lose your certificate, just contact us and we provide you with a new one.

  • Will this professional development be accepted by the ECE registry in my province or state?

    Ultimately it is up to the participant to ensure this workshop would be accepted by the ECE authority in their province or state. Each certificate of completion will include our contact information so that we can support educators to get their professional development hours. PLEASE COMPLETE ALL MATERIALS IN FULL. You must complete all the materials in full and answer all questions so that we can ethically verify your certificate with any ECE registry.

  • Who do I contact for help?

    Email [email protected] for support and we will get back to you as soon as possible.