Karyn Callaghan
In addition to working as an early childhood educator with children and parents for several years, I was a faculty member in the ECE program at Mohawk College and in the Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies program at Charles Sturt University for a total of 30 years. Since 1997, I have been exploring the philosophy that has guided the early education programs in Reggio Emilia, Italy. I co-founded and coordinated the Reggio-inspired Artists at the Centre – Making Thinking Visible project throughout its 15 year history. In addition to my role as president of the Ontario Reggio Association, I am a board member of the North American Reggio Emilia Alliance, and represent Canada on the Reggio Children International Network. I have authored and co-authored articles published in national and international journals, and have been a keynote speaker at conferences across Canada and in the United States, Asia and Australia. I consulted with the Ministry of Education as they developed the “Think, Feel, Act” and “How Does Learning Happen?” documents, and participated in preparing support materials for the Ministry website. I have also had the pleasure of co-authoring a book entitled “Documenting Children’s Meaning: Engaging in Design and Creativity with Children and Families” with Carol Anne Wien and artist Jason Avery, published by Davis Publications. I am grateful for opportunities to be with others who are taking up the challenge of the complex philosophy that is generated in Reggio Emilia.
Other Board Members
Karyn Callaghan, President
Allison Barrow, Treasurer
Kathy Cope
Michelle Taylor-Leonhardi
Rosalba Bortolotti
Rachel Hughes