Ep: 84 - Professional Learning that Counts: Leadership, Systems, and Support
With special guest, Erika Murray
Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally, Strive Manager, hosts Erika Murray, RECE, to share her perspective on how professional learning can be meaningfully supported in early childhood settings. They explore the role of leadership in ensuring professional learning truly counts through aligned systems, including intentional planning, protected time, and fair compensation. This episode invites leaders to reflect on how thoughtful leadership practices can remove barriers, honour educators’ professionalism, embed learning into the culture of their organization, and how authentic investment supports educator growth, retention, and quality practice. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!
Guest Bio
Erika Murray is a Registered Early Childhood Educator and Program Supervisor at Kilworth Children’s Centre in Komoka, and the Chair of the Middlesex Professional Learning Committee. With a strong belief in the value of ongoing professional learning, she advocates for systems that support, recognize, and invest in educator growth. Erika is passionate about encouraging professional learning champions across Middlesex County and strengthening quality practice in the early years sector.