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Thought-leadership webinar
Nov 26, 2025
3:30pm - 4:30pm PACIFIC TIME / 6:30pm - 7:30pm EASTERN TIME
Free

Strong connections for every child - Building circles of support for young children with diverse needs

This two-part webinar series brings together educators, families, and specialists to strengthen the circle of support around young children with diverse needs.

Part 1 focuses on the foundations of collaboration — building trusting relationships, listening to children’s input, and creating genuine partnerships with families.

Through shared stories and practical strategies, this webinar invites participants to reflect on how both in-person and digital collaboration can create more inclusive, responsive, and connected early learning communities.

This will be a practical and inspiring session, where our speakers will share insights from both the educator and parent perspectives.

Meet our speakers:
As a registered early childhood educator, Athena Skliros has over two decades of experience spanning teaching, family support, and curriculum development.

Hannah Collado is an early years specialist with a master’s degree in early childhood education and has spent her career supporting inclusive, relationship-based early learning. Since becoming a Complex Care Mom in 2020, Hannah has woven her personal and professional experiences to advocate for collaboration that truly centers every child.

Join us as we reflect on the power of collaboration. Where children’s input, family insight, and educator expertise come together to support every child’s unique journey.

We’re really looking forward to this series and hope to see you there for Part 1!

Note: When you register, you’ll automatically be signed up for both sessions in the two-part series. Date for Part 2 to follow.

Can’t make it live? No problem, simply register and we’ll send you the recordings. Certificates of attendance are available to those who attend the full, live webinar.

Register here!

What you’ll take away:

Strategies for providing equitable support during transitions

Approaches for fostering healthy collaboration through intentionality in communication styles

Practical ways to value and honour the input of children and families

Athena Skliros

Pedagogical Consultant | Storypark

Athena Skliros

Athena is a registered Early Childhood Educator with over two decades of experience in early childhood education, spanning roles in teaching, family support, curriculum development, and higher education. She has delivered keynote speeches, conference presentations, and training sessions with expertise in both center-based and home child care environments. She has a strong foundation in anti-bias approaches and principles, and integrating inclusive practices into early childhood education and family support programs. Recognized as an Exchange Leader by Child Care Exchange magazine in 2018, she has contributed articles on pedagogy and pedagogical leadership and has been quoted in industry publications.

Hannah Collado

Pedagogical Consultant | Storypark

Hannah Collado

Hannah is an early years specialist based in Ontario, Canada. She holds a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Western University and has spent her career supporting inclusive, relationship-based early learning. For the past two and a half years, Hannah has worked with Storypark, while also lecturing in the Early Childhood Education Program at Fleming College. Prior to these roles, she trained and supported teams across multiple environments serving children with additional support needs. Since becoming a Complex Care Mom in 2020, Hannah has woven her personal and professional experiences together to thoughtfully advocate for children with diverse needs—and for the families and caregivers who care for and champion them.

Meet the speakers

Meet the speakers

Athena Skliros

Pedagogical Consultant | Storypark

Athena is a registered Early Childhood Educator with over two decades of experience in early childhood education, spanning roles in teaching, family support, curriculum development, and higher education. She has delivered keynote speeches, conference presentations, and training sessions with expertise in both center-based and home child care environments. She has a strong foundation in anti-bias approaches and principles, and integrating inclusive practices into early childhood education and family support programs. Recognized as an Exchange Leader by Child Care Exchange magazine in 2018, she has contributed articles on pedagogy and pedagogical leadership and has been quoted in industry publications.

Hannah Collado

Pedagogical Consultant | Storypark

Hannah is an early years specialist based in Ontario, Canada. She holds a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Western University and has spent her career supporting inclusive, relationship-based early learning. For the past two and a half years, Hannah has worked with Storypark, while also lecturing in the Early Childhood Education Program at Fleming College. Prior to these roles, she trained and supported teams across multiple environments serving children with additional support needs. Since becoming a Complex Care Mom in 2020, Hannah has woven her personal and professional experiences together to thoughtfully advocate for children with diverse needs—and for the families and caregivers who care for and champion them.